by Natalie | Nov 10, 2020 | Regattas News
Pip Hare on Medallia Since its inception in 1989, the Vendée Globe race has never before attracted such as a big and varied field, say its organisers. On November 8 in Les Sables d’Olonne, on France’s Vendée coast, 33 solo sailors are due to take the start. This time...
by Natalie | Oct 20, 2020 | Regattas News
15 August – Michael Clough Regatta – Pollença Regular readers will recall that this regatta is about more than outright speed – boat handling is also tested over the weekend! Once again, Michael wrote his own Sailing Instructions. This is as much about fun as outright...
by Natalie | Oct 15, 2020 | Regattas News
The 41st Rolex Middle Sea Race entry list stands at 65 yachts representing 18 countries. It is a remarkable achievement in this extraordinary year. And, while there are less than two months to the race start on 17 October, there will be more twists and turns for both...
by Natalie | Oct 10, 2020 | Regattas News
It is indeed significant that 10 days from the end of the Mediterranean season regatta finale, Les Voiles de St Tropez, it is still unclear as to whether the event will go ahead. The popular regatta is awaiting an imminent decision over the viability of this year’s...
by Natalie | Oct 5, 2020 | Regattas News
It is the oldest active sporting event known. The first regatta was run in 1851, and it is also the challenge that has remained uninterrupted for the longest time in the hands of a winner (132 years). Today I am telling the story of the regatta that gave origin to...
by Natalie | Sep 25, 2020 | Regattas News
18 July – fuego series day 2 – Pollença Going into the second regatta day, Wight Flyer was in a dominant position with 4 wins from 4 races, with fuego fatuo counting 4 seconds. All four boats from day one were there, and Martini, Speedy Gonzales, Flying Uschi, ESP and...
