by Natalie | Jan 11, 2021 | Daily News, Features
Day 2 – The IRC56 Black Pearl, sailed by Stefan Jentzsch, contacted the RORC Race Management Team at 11:30 UTC today to report that Black Pearl was retiring from the 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race and heading back to Lanzarote. After the start yesterday, Black Pearl was...
by Natalie | Jan 11, 2021 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
Day 64 – The Franco-German skipper Isabelle Joschke has been forced to abandon her Vendée Globe yesterday after a further failure of the keel canting system on board her IMOCA MACSF. As the first woman in the ranking sailing the 2007 VPLP-Verdier designed IMOCA, she...
by Natalie | Jan 11, 2021 | Daily News, Features
The six crew of the 32-metre trimaran Edmond de Rothschild set sail January 10 at 01 hours 33 minutes and 46 seconds UTC on a fresh attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy record. Setting off the race start line off the island of Ushant, the team of Franck Cammas, Charles...
by Natalie | Jan 11, 2021 | Daily News, Features
After 12 years at the helm of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), Eddie Warden Owen has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer in 2021. The identification of a replacement has already begun, and the intention is for Warden Owen to leave his role in October,...
by Natalie | Jan 8, 2021 | Editorials, Features
The annual insurance renewal is rarely a welcome email for any superyacht owner or Captain to receive, but having a reliable insurance partner who will ensure your premiums are competitive and the insurance cover tailored to your individual requirements can certainly...
by Natalie | Jan 8, 2021 | Daily News, Features
Day 61 – Escaping first out of a high pressure which had slowed the leading four boats, Vendée Globe leader Yannick Bestaven (Maître Coq) has gained over 200 miles on the solo skippers immediately behind him. The 48 year old from La Rochelle has the biggest lead of...
