by Natalie | Dec 27, 2021 | Daily News
The toll of strong southerly winds and rough seas on the first night of the 2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race continued to mount, with 24 boats of the 88 starters forced to retire by this morning. By 6:30pm (AEDT) today, the attrition increased to 34 teams that had...
by Natalie | Dec 22, 2021 | Daily News
On 09 January 2022, a fleet of 25 British-built yachts, ranging in size from 54-73 feet, will set sail on a circumnavigation of the world as the third edition Oyster World Rally begins from Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua. When Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, His...
by Natalie | Dec 22, 2021 | Daily News
The Australia Sail Grand Prix was one of the most intense SailGP events yet, as Sydney Harbour hosted thrilling and dramatic racing on December 17-18. Not only did the Aussies win on home waters to delight the watching crowds, but one of the most terrifying crashes in...
by Natalie | Dec 21, 2021 | Daily News
The owner of a car and trailer who blocked in the RNLI Calshot lifeboat while they went out on the water, later called for help from the same lifeboat station. The “inconsiderate” member of the public parked their car, with the trailer attached, in a yellow box in...
by Natalie | Dec 21, 2021 | Daily News
Over 200 sailors from at least 22 different nations will be competing in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, the 3,000 nm course across the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Island to Grenada which gets underway on January 8. The eclectic mix includes professional sailors...
by Natalie | Dec 20, 2021 | Daily News
The Ocean Race 2022-23 will visit nine international cities with leg one starting January 15 from Alicante, Spain. The start of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race will follow the Reyes holiday period in Spain, and see the two racing fleets (the foiling IMOCAs and...
