by Natalie | Apr 12, 2018 | Features
Five of the Volvo Ocean Race boats are currently in the cradles in Itajaí, being given a once over by the Boatyard team, but two, Vestas 11th Hour Racing and Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag, are still out on the ocean, and making their way north to Brazil. The retirement of...
by Natalie | Apr 11, 2018 | Daily News, Features
Saint-Barth (April 10, 2018) – After an epic start off the Port of Gustavia for the second day of racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Barth Richard Mille, the fleet went on a wild ride up the southeast coast. With winds gusting upward of 25 knots, the fleet of 53 teams...
by Natalie | Apr 10, 2018 | Daily News, Features
The unsurpassable sight of billowing sails, the sound of rushing waves and a feeling of being connected with centuries of maritime history: those lured in by the romance of sailing can rest assured that there will be plenty to admire at the forthcoming Palma...
by Natalie | Apr 9, 2018 | Daily News, Features
(April 8, 2018; Day 16) – After the forecasted textbook North Pacific weather delivered some of the fastest, most furious and thrilling conditions of the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race, with reports of gusts heading well into the 50 knot range overnight,...
by Natalie | Apr 9, 2018 | Daily News, Features
Itajaí, Brazil (April 8, 2018) – The Spanish team MAPFRE, the last team still competing in Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race, crossed the finish line in Itajaí this morning to secure fifth place in the double-point leg. The result hands the overall lead of the 2017-18...
by Natalie | Apr 9, 2018 | Daily News, Features
Saint-Barth (April 8, 2018) – The French West Indies island of Saint-Barth is teeming with activity as hundreds of sailors prepare for the ninth edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Barth Richard Mille, which kicks off racing tomorrow. The regatta, which runs through...
