by Natalie | Nov 27, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The Ocean Race will return to Cape Town for the 12th time as the most challenging crewed offshore race in the sport comes to South Africa in the 2021-22 edition. Cape Town has been an iconic stop in the race since the very first edition in 1973 and has hosted the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Nov 26, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The Great Britain SailGP Team has gotten reorganized for the 2020 SailGP Season as Ben Ainslie has joined the squad, augmenting his preparation for the 36th America’s Cup with INEOS TEAM UK. “Of course, our major focus remains on preparing and building our AC75 ready...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Nov 26, 2019 | Daily News, Features
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), organisers of the Rolex Fastnet Race, will be changing the finish location for the 2021 and 2023 editions from Plymouth, UK to Cherbourg, France. The move encourages and secures the future development of the race as it permits more...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Nov 25, 2019 | Daily News, Features
While the continued professionalism of The Ocean Race (formerly Whitbread Round the World Race and Volvo Ocean Race) seemingly struggles to squeeze blood from the shriveling turnip, planning flies forward on the Ocean Globe Race (OGR) which seeks to turn back the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Nov 20, 2019 | Daily News, Features
News from the world’s largest marine trade show delivered direct to your inbox from IBI (International Boat Industry) Magazine >> Click here to download a full copy of today’s METSTRADE newsletter with coverage of: The 2019 DAME Award winners Words of wisdom...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Natalie | Nov 20, 2019 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
In a dramatic black and gold themed night within the amphitheatre of Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum, the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine, praised 36 shortlisted companies and named eight winners. More than 350...