Vendée Globe by the numbers

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1

Held every four years, the Vendée Globe is a massive test for solo sailors, and arguably the greatest offshore challenge in sailing. Competing non-stop around the world in the 60-foot IMOCA, the class yacht is not easily harnessed, eager to challenge its rider for 80+...

Most pivotal day of 36th America’s Cup

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Daily News, Features

As most of North America changed their clocks on March 14 for Daylight Saving Time, that lost hour now moves America’s Cup racing deeper into the North American night (8pm PDT/11 pm EDT). If that wasn’t bad enough, the wind apps aren’t delivering great news either....

Tokyo 2020: 131 days to the Olympics

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Daily News, Features

The USA Women’s Skiff team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea, has had more than COVID-19 to manage in their path to the 49erFX podium. Here’s an update: We are currently in Lanzarote, which is a small island in the Canary Islands of Spain....

Charter yacht of the month – ODYSSEA

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Editorials, Features

Built by the celebrated Heesen yard, the custom 47m ODYSSEA was created in anticipation of exciting adventures as a true family yacht, providing an outstanding combination of performance, efficiency and luxury.   Launched in 2012, this stunning yacht has a...