Volvo Ocean Race: Crossing The Equator

(November 13, 2017; Leg 2, Day 9) – The 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race frontrunners are into the Southern Hemisphere on Monday after crossing the Equator, the latest milestone in the drag race to Cape Town. Charles Caudrelier’s Dongfeng Race Team led the fleet over the...

Volvo Ocean Race – Close Encounters

(November 12, 2017; Leg 2, Day 8) – For the first time since early in Leg 2, less than 60 miles separate first from last with the Doldrums having the expected effect on the fleet of the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race. Dongfeng Race Team retains the lead in Leg 2 of the...

Clipper Race: Shifts shuffle standings

(November 9, 2017; Day 9) – PSP Logistics has moved into poll position among the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race teams charting a course to Fremantle. Sticking to the more southerly route, it has taken a 32 nautical mile lead over Sanya Serenity Coast, which until...

Volvo Ocean Race: Standing By For Fate

(November 8, 2017; Leg 2, Day 4) – Just when the leaders of the Volvo Ocean Race thought they had locked in to their final gybe to port and were looking forward to some straight southbound sailing toward Cape Verde and beyond, life happened. Amid softening and shifty...

Volvo Ocean Race: Big Decision Looming

(November 7, 2017; Leg 2, Day 3) – As the Volvo Ocean Race fleet continued to work their way south in the north Atlantic at breakneck speeds today, a crucial decision that could ultimately affect the overall outcome of Leg 2 was looming. With boat speeds soaring close...

Clipper Race: Southern Ocean Squalls

(November 6, 2017; Day 6) – The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race course across the Southern Ocean is known to serve up some of the most exhilarating and testing conditions of the entire circumnavigation and, over the last 24 hours, passing squalls have offered up...