Going to the Caribbean this winter season?

With Covid – 19 and the Corona madness still around, yacht owners, charter guests, captains and crew are questioning and investigating the possibilities to sail to the Caribbean ( or not ) this upcoming winter season. The Islander spoke with Jan Roosens, Managing...

America’s Cup: Shifting to the deuce

While each team can build two boats, the rules of the 36th America’s Cup stipulate that no two boat testing will be allowed, except by the Defender but only during the Challenger Selection Series. As a result, the challengers (and likely defender too) view their first...

On a mission to win The Ocean Race

For the USA-based 11th Hour Racing Team, their ambition to compete in and win The Ocean Race 2022-23 has taken a significant step by revealing the Team is building a brand new IMOCA 60 in Brittany, France. Led by American skipper Charlie Enright, and Team CEO Mark...

America’s Cup: British invasion arrives

The second race boat built by INEOS TEAM UK in their bid to win the 36th America’s Cup has landed in Auckland, New Zealand. The new 75-foot boat, code-named RB2, touched down at 20:55PM New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at Auckland Airport before heading to the team’s...