by Natalie | Sep 27, 2019 | Regattas News
With high winds, broken pedestals, dented helmets and a broken nose plus the 50 knot barrier smashed at the SailGP Cowes the atmosphere was electric! This was not Bermuda where the six former America’s Cup catamarans had wowed the sailing world two seasons earlier....
by Natalie | Sep 20, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Regattas News
Race 2, Day 4) – The 11 teams in the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race are unanimous that they have been welcomed by favorable sailing conditions as the crew surf their way past the Canary Islands south, with yacht speeds into double figures, a welcome change...
by Natalie | Sep 13, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Regattas News
MerConcept, the French offshore sailing company founded by sailing legend François Gabart, and 11th Hour Racing Team, headed by leading American ocean racers Mark Towill and Charlie Enright, announced a strategic partnership today. The two sides will work closely...
by Natalie | Sep 11, 2019 | Regattas News
It has been a quiet time for fans of the America’s Cup over recent months with little exciting news coming out after the flurry of activity earlier this year around the three late challenges from Malta, the Netherlands, and a second American team. Since then the...
by Natalie | Sep 9, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Regattas News
Portimão, Portugal (September 9, 2019) – After starting September 2 from the Thames Estuary off London, Punta del Este claimed the win in the opening race of the 2019-20 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Despite being as low as sixth in the standings earlier in the...
by Natalie | Sep 5, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Regattas News
A large gathering of sponsors, suppliers, team members and their families, politicians, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, along with the general public attended the ceremony outside the Emirates Team New Zealand base. Team New Zealand christened their new...
