by Natalie | Nov 6, 2017 | Daily News
(November 5, 2017; Leg 2; Day 1) – Dongfeng Race Team converted a strong start into an early lead as the Volvo Ocean Race fleet embarked on Leg 2, a 7,000 nautical mile race from Lisbon to Cape Town. Conditions were perfect for the leg start, with bright blue skies,...
by Natalie | Nov 3, 2017 | Daily News
Seven teams will take the start of the Mirpuri Foundation In-Port Race at 14:00 local time (UTC) on Friday, November 3. This is the second in the Volvo Ocean Race In Port Race Series. In Alicante, MAPFRE beat Dongfeng Race Team with Vestas 11th Hour Racing completing...
by Natalie | Nov 2, 2017 | Daily News
Jimmy Spithill, after his loss in June as skipper of defender Oracle Team USA in the 35th America’s Cup, indicates the team will be back to challenge when New Zealand hosts the 36th edition in 2021. While it has already been revealed that future campaigns will...
by Natalie | Nov 1, 2017 | Daily News
Cape Town, South Africa (October 31, 2017) – The crew of Clipper Round the World Yacht Race team, Greenings (CV24), have been safely evacuated after running aground on the western side of Cape Peninsula, which sits roughly halfway between Cape Town and Cape Point...
by Natalie | Oct 31, 2017 | Daily News
In a statement (translated from French), French insurance group Groupama confirmed Monday (Oct 30) the end of its sponsorship with an internationally acclaimed yachtsman Franck Cammas. Groupama, which has supported the French sailor since 1997, decided not to follow...
by Natalie | Oct 30, 2017 | Daily News
World Sailing President Kim Andersen offers his monthly update on what is occurring within the international governing body for the sport of sailing. It is remarkable how quickly the year has gone by, with the 2017 World Sailing Annual Conference and Annual General...
