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Three days of inspiring racing at Superyacht Cup Palma 2023 concluded today with the 24m Farr-designed Rose becoming the first Wally Yacht to win Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta.

The St. Regis Race Day finale delivered another instalment of the excellent race conditions that the Bay of Palma is famed for, with 10 to 12 knots of wind and bright sunshine.

With two wins in Class B already on account, Rose began the final day in pole position and was able to claim a third race victory — but only by five seconds on corrected time in front of the well sailed Swan 100 Onyx, who finished second in class.

Speaking at the celebratory Prize-Giving on the terrace of the Real Club Náutico de Palma Rose’s tactician Jesper Radich said: “This year was amazing for us — at times it was difficult but by the end we had super conditions. It was windy, it was sunny, it was shifty, so not a straightforward course and you really had to make decisions on every leg.

“So really challenging and we came out on the winning side. Today we only won by five seconds, and it doesn’t get any closer than that after two hours of racing. I’ve done a lot of match racing and that was what it was like out there, a lot of fun!”

Meanwhile in a similarly closely contested Class A the venerable and elegant J Class classic Velsheda claimed victory with two race wins, finishing a point ahead of her J Class rival Svea, who posted a 2-2-2 scoreline. Both were clear of the modern 33m Ribelle — who won day 2 — and her Malcolm McKeon-designed Vitters Yard stablemate Pattoo.

“We have just come out of a major refit, so it was great to be here, one hundred percent,” said skipper Barney Henshaw-Depledge.

“We had a good first day and then the second was more painful as we were OCS, but today I guess we got lucky. We have had ups and downs in Palma but it’s great and the conditions are so good. The regatta as always has been great!”

Announcing that Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 will be held between June 19 to 22 next year, and reflecting on this year’s 27th annual celebration of sail, SYC Event Director Kate Branagh said: “We have had a fabulous few days with fantastic racing and great weather, and everyone has enjoyed it. It’s been terrific to welcome boats back to Palma again and we are looking forward to seeing them next year.”

Branagh also repeated her gratitude for the support of long-running partners such as Preferred Hotel Partner St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Destination Partner New Zealand, and Official Timepiece Jaquet Droz.

Other SYC Partners and Friends also include Silver Partners  Pantaenius , Astilleros de Mallorca, Hill Robinson, RSB Rigging, RigPro,  Southern Spars ,  North Sails , Marinepool, and Friends Baltic Yachts, Marina Port Vell and Hoek Design.

Meanwhile this year’s charity support will be directed to the Save The Med Foundation and their work for a clean and healthy Mediterranean Sea. For more information and to support the charity, please  click here .

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24m Wally Rose wins the Superyacht Cup Palma

After three days of racing at the Superyacht Cup Palma, the 24-metre Wally sailing yacht Rose was crowned overall winner, becoming the first Wally to win Europe's longest-running superyacht regatta.

With two wins in Class B already on account, Rose began the final day of racing in pole position and secured the final win for a perfect scoreline — but only by five seconds on corrected time with Swan 100 Onyx and crew nipping at her transom, finishing second in class .  

Speaking at the prizegiving ceremony held on the terrace of the Real Club Náutico de Palma, Rose's tactician Jesper Radich said: "This year was amazing for us — at times it was difficult but by the end we had super conditions. It was windy, it was sunny, it was shifty, so not a straightforward course and you really had to make decisions on every leg. We only won by five seconds, and it doesn't get any closer than that after two hours of racing. I've done a lot of match racing and that was what it was like out there, a lot of fun."

Three of the five yachts competing in Class B were making their Superyacht Cup Palma debut Close competition, including Onyx, Lady M and 2021 Millenium Cup winner Miss Silver. 

Class A saw close contest too with the J Class classic Velsheda claiming victory with two race wins, finishing a point ahead of her J Class rival and former class winner Svea , who posted a 2-2-2 scoreline. Both were clear of Vitters sailing yacht Ribelle — who won day two — and Pattoo .

"We have just come out of a major refit, so it was great to be here, one hundred per cent," said the skipper of Velsheda Barney Henshaw-Depledge. "We had a good first day and then the second was more painful as we were OCS, but today I guess we got lucky. We have had ups and downs in Palma but it's great and the conditions are so good. It's been great."

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Top-level yacht racing is set to go ahead at Superyacht Cup Palma (SYC) 2021 with a new-look event adapted to local pandemic restrictions.

Organisers have put the focus firmly on the racing in the Bay of Palma from 23-26 June, with the shoreside venue relocating to Superyacht Cup’s long-standing race management collaborator Real Club Nautico De Palma (RCNP).

With an encouraging level of interest from owners and skippers, organisers are optimistic the 25 th anniversary of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta will attract a competitive range of entries.

Adding to the appeal, 2021 will see the debut of the Superyacht Cup Performance Class. Featuring a competitive fleet start and racing on a separate course, the new Performance Class will join the long-standing original Superyacht Class and the non-spinnaker Corinthian Superyacht Class, which itself proved immediately popular when introduced in 2017.

“We know there is a yearning for competitive sailing after what has of course been a challenging time for everyone,” said SYC Event Director Kate Branagh.

“By keeping the focus out on the water, we know we can meet all local pandemic restrictions, keep owners, skippers, crews and our partners safe, and deliver exciting superyacht racing on what will be our 25 th anniversary at the home of Mediterranean superyacht sailing.”

Branagh also welcomed the “incredible” support for the 2021 regatta from SYC’s partners, friends, suppliers and collaborators, not least the RCNP, which is also making a few berths available for visiting competitors on a first come, first served basis.

The president of the Real Club Náutico de Palma, Emerico Fuster, is delighted with the agreement reached with the Superyacht Cup: “We have been collaborating with the Superyacht Cup Palma for years, contributing our organisational experience at sea, and we are proud to expand this support to offer our facilities and hospitality to the yacht owners and crews participating in the event. The partnership that we are launching this year benefits both our club, which has increased the calendar of its prestigious events, and the SYC, which joins its name with that of a world-renowned entity.”

The range of racing options has attracted early interest across the diverse superyacht world, with the 46m Dubois designed Ganesha looking set for a return in the Superyacht Class, while the lightweight 30m WallyCento Magic Carpet3 is a possible contender in the Performance Class.

Also eyeing a return is the 40m modern classic ketch Huckleberry, whose Superyacht Cup Palma debut in 2019 was rewarded when they received the inaugural North Sails Trophy, the Boat of the Day award dedicated to the memory of North Sails founder Lowell North which will be awarded annually.

“We had a great time at our first ever Superyacht Cup Palma and we have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to repeat the experience,” said Huckleberry captain Carlos Potier.

“This year the event will of course be a bit different, but the sailing weather is reliable and the racing out in Palma Bay is always outstanding, so we are counting the days to the start.”

In addition, entries from the J Class fleet are seen as a distinct possibility, with owners, captains and crews perhaps inspired by the venerable Velsheda’s narrow but fully deserved overall SYC Palma victory in 2018, when they held off a determined challenge from the superketch Mari-Cha III. Should three or more J Class yachts compete they will be given their own racing class, further adding to the Superyacht Cup’s broad offer.

To register your interest or request an Entry Form for the 2021 Superyacht Cup Palma please contact [email protected]

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Superyacht Cup Palma 2022

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Renowned for being Europe's longest-running regatta, the Superyacht Cup Palma will return to the Balearic waters for four days of racing action this June.

With its sparkling social programme, idyllic weather conditions and thrilling off-shore racing scene, the Superyacht Cup Palma is one of the most hotly-anticipated events for the Mediterranean sailing community.

Taking place around the Bay of Palma, the event invariably attracts some stellar superyachts eager to be crowned the victor of this prestigious regatta. Last year, Baltic Yachts' 33m/108ft sloop sailing yacht WinWin lived up to her name when she was awarded the winning title.

What to expect from the Superyacht Cup 2022

Organised by the Real Club Nautico de Palma, the fixture will see a day of J-Class racing before the superyacht fleet take to the waters for three days of action-packed competition.

The line-up of competing sailing yachts vary in size yearly, but this year we can expect around 15 yachts with an average length of 35m, or 115ft. 

Mallorca enjoys pleasant temperatures around June, which are complemented by a light sea breeze that will ensure the yachts can reach their top speeds as they slice through the water. 

Away from the races, competitors and spectators alike expect a fabulous shoreside programme for 2020. The fixture is known for its glitzy awards ceremonies, cocktail parties and dockside events, which all aid in creating a social and convivial ambience that's in keeping with the regatta spirit of camaraderie and teamsmanship.

The Superyacht Cup Palma is hosted in Muelle Viejo, a charming little marina just a stone's throw from Palma's history-steeped Old Town. Whether you are interested in participating in the Superyacht Cup as part of a regatta charter , or you'd rather watch on the sidelines from the comfort of a luxury superyacht, this marina is well-served to suit your needs. 

On top of this, those in town for the regatta can also soak up everything this blissful Spanish island has to offer. Dotted in the Balearic sea, Mallorca is home to pristine beaches, cultural sites and a thriving food and drink scene. 

If you'd like to learn more about any of the competing yachts, please reach out to your preferred yacht charter broker .

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Entries are open for the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

Palma, Mallorca - December 7, 2023 -  The Superyacht Cup Palma organisers have opened the doors to entries for the 2024 event while looking ahead to a busy and potentially memorable Mediterranean sailing season.

The Notice of Race is now available for the 19-22 June regatta , which will mark the 28th edition of Europe's longest-running superyacht festival of sail. The Superyacht Cup Palma invites entries over 24m in length and, to ensure fair racing, will use ORCsy rating rules and scoring, including the new Weather Routing Scoring method pioneered by ORC.

A regular feature of the Mediterranean season, The Superyacht Cup Palma will take place just weeks ahead of the America's Cup in Barcelona — the last occasion the America's Cup came to the Med in Valencia in 2007. SYC welcomed its largest-ever entry of 52 superyachts.

"All the indications are it's going to be quite a season in 2024, and we are ready, willing and able to welcome back returning yachts and greet any and all newcomers," said SYC Event Director Kate Branagh .

Among possible first-time entrants are the 39.4m Hoek Truly Classic 128 yacht Halekai , returning from a world cruise.

"It will be a debut at The Superyacht Cup Palma for Halekai," said captain James Saddington , "but I did the regatta back in 2019 on Kealoha, so I know what a wonderful and enjoyable event it can be with the professional racing and informal social scene — it will be great to be back."

Meanwhile, there is also the prospect of a return of the Swan 100 Onyx and regular attendee Velsheda  in what would be a third successive appearance for the celebrated J Class yacht.

"Velsheda and The Superyacht Cup Palma seem made for each other as the many repeat visits indicate," said her recently appointed captain, Will Gibbon , the yacht's former first mate.

"2024 looks like it could be quite a special year in the sailing community, so it will be good to be in the heart of the action starting in Palma next June," he added.

The J Class entries will use ORCsy rules and scoring for the first time.

SYC organisers are also delighted to be able to again welcome back valued supporters in the shape of Preferred Hotel Partner St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca, Destination Partner New Zealand, Official Timepiece Jaquet Droz and Silver Partners Astilleros, Pantaenius, RSB Rigging, North Sails and Southern Spars, as well as official clothing supplier Marinepool.

Kate Branagh added: " It is also wonderful to be able to continue our long-standing partnership with the prestigious Real Club Náutico de Palma for a further year. They will be our host and base once again, with more moorings available at the RCNP, which is a popular choice, so we advise early booking.

"As ever, all of us at The Superyacht Cup Palma are looking forward to the coming year and another gathering celebrating sailing and friendly, competitive racing — which is what it is all about."

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Entries have opened for Superyacht Cup Palma, the highlight of the Mediterranean superyacht calendar, with the  Notice of Race  now available for the 21-24 June celebration of sail.

Over a dozen prospective entries have declared an interest in joining the superyacht festival with racing on the Bay of Palma, including a trio of the awe-inspiring J Class yachts.

Alongside likely 2023 returnees Velsheda and Svea is Lionheart, last seen at SYC in 2014 when she took three race wins – including a dead heat finish – on the way to the top of a five-strong J Class fleet.

“It’s been a while since we last raced at Superyacht Cup Palma but you never forget a great event with terrific sailing conditions, so we are all looking forward to a long overdue return visit,” said Lionheart’s skipper Toby Brand.

“Having won the last time we were there we’ve clearly got a lot to live up to, but I know the owner and the crew can’t wait for the challenge ¬- not to mention the great social side ashore as well.”

Lionheart’s unusual history started in the 1930s originally as a Burgess and Stephens design which was not proceeded with, before finally seeing the light of day after being revisited by Hoek Design and launched in 2010. Along with Svea, Lionheart is a shining example of Hoek Design, a Friend of the Superyacht Cup.

Other superyachts potentially returning – several for a second successive year – include Archelon, Pattoo and Kiboko 3, the latter pair only separated on countback at the top of a hard-fought Class A in 2022, with the 33m Pattoo edging the win.

Meanwhile Superyacht Cup Palma welcomes the prospect of greeting a first-timer in the shape of the Swan 100 Onyx (ex-Aquarius Alfa, Flying Dragon II).

“This will be a Superyacht Cup Palma baptism for Onyx, but an event we are all expecting will be one of the highlights of our season,” said skipper Sam Forbes.

“The regatta has a well-deserved reputation for delivering great racing and I have no doubt this will be another memorable year.”

Onyx faces the possibility of competing against a Nautor Swan stablemate Jasi (ex-Odin), a prospective SYC entry which has just successfully completed the 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race.

“As ever one of the pleasures of being involved with Superyacht Cup Palma as we go into its 27th year is welcoming newcomers and greeting old friends once again,” said SYC Event Director Kate Branagh.

“We are also delighted that we will be returning to our base at the prestigious Real Club Náutico de Palma, our long-standing race management partner.”

And Branagh also welcomed a new addition to the SYC family in the shape of the worldwide yacht management company Hill Robinson which is joining as a Silver Partner.

“The Superyacht Cup Palma has earned an excellent reputation in the sailing world for gathering a rich array of the world’s premier sailing yachts to race head-to-head. Hill Robinson was forged by the founding partners, Nick and Niall’s passion for classic sailing yachts; a love for the sea that we still retain today. So, we are genuinely excited by this opportunity to be involved with this prestigious event,” said Paul Cook, Chief Operating Officer of Hill Robinson.

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The organisers of the Superyacht Cup Palma have confirmed that the 2021 regatta will be going ahead, with a new-look event that will comply with local pandemic restrictions

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Racing will take place in the Bay of Palma from June 23-26, with the shoreside venue relocating to Real Club Nautico De Palma. Last year’s cancellation hasn’t dented the interest from owners and skippers, quite the opposite, with the 25th anniversary of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta already attracting provisional entries from 14 superyachts ranging from 24-27m.

Standout yachts include the 46m Dubois-designed Ganesha , set for a return in the Superyacht Class, while the lightweight 30m WallyCento Magic Carpet3 is a possible contender in the Performance Class.

Also eyeing a return is the 40m modern classic ketch Huckleberry , who won the inaugural North Sails Trophy in 2019.

“We had a great time at our first ever Superyacht Cup Palma and we have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to repeat the experience,” said Huckleberry captain Carlos Potier.

“This year the event will of course be a bit different, but the sailing weather is reliable and the racing out in Palma Bay is always outstanding, so we are counting the days to the start.”

In addition, entries from the J-Class fleet are seen as a distinct possibility, with owners, captains and crews perhaps inspired by Velsheda ’s narrow but fully deserved overall victory in 2018, when they held off a determined challenge from the superketch Mari-Cha III . Should three or more J-Class yachts compete they will be given their own racing class.

What’s more, 2021 will see the debut of the Superyacht Cup Performance Class. Featuring a competitive fleet start and racing on a separate course, the new Performance Class will join the long-standing original Superyacht Class and the non-spinnaker Corinthian Superyacht Class.

“We know there is a yearning for competitive sailing after what has of course been a challenging time for everyone,” said event director Kate Branagh.

“By keeping the focus out on the water, we know we can meet all local pandemic restrictions, keep owners, skippers, crews and our partners safe, and deliver exciting superyacht racing on what will be our 25th anniversary at the home of Mediterranean superyacht sailing.”

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A long-standing event partner, Real Club Nautico De Palma is making a few berths available for visiting competitors this year on a first come, first served basis.

“We have been collaborating with the Superyacht Cup Palma for years, contributing our organisational experience at sea, and we are proud to expand this support to offer our facilities and hospitality to the yacht owners and crews participating in the event,” said Emerico Fuster, president of the Real Club Náutico de Palma.

To register your interest or request an Entry Form for the 2021 Superyacht Cup Palma please contact: [email protected]

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Ready to summit (again)

Henri-Lloyd is going back to its roots with plans to make sailing gear that lasts for decades and a focus on offshore racing. New product launches

Smaller maxis endure storm en route to Tre Golfi victory

The Regata dei Tre Golfi, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece and which started from Naples on Friday, saw the upper half of the 25-boat

Action-packed offshore 24 hours for the Maxis in Regata dei Tre Golfi

Light weather yacht racing can easily be frustrating or boring. But the 69th edition of the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia’s Regata dei

IMA Maxi Europeans sets sail with Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore

The 69th edition of the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia’s offshore race, the Regata dei Tre Golfi sets sail this afternoon (Friday, 17

Oliver Heer completes Transat CIC after ‘nightmare’ transatlantic ordeal

It was with a huge measure of relief that the Swiss German solo skipper Oliver Heer brought his Transat CIC solo race across the North

Sam Goodchild: Ready to take on the world singlehanded

In the history of the IMOCA Class there have been few skippers who have completed a debut year to rival that of Sam Goodchild, who

The Vendée Globe switches to American time

With 6 months to go before the start of its tenth edition, the Vendée Globe is making an American aside. The last qualifying and selection

Evening The Keel: An insight into the minds of female professional offshore sailors

On 17 May 2024, Musto will unveil Episode One of its four-part docu-series Evening The Keel, featuring some of the most famous female sailors sharing

SailGP previews June 22-23 New York regatta at glitzy immersive event

NEW YORK - May 14, 2024 - More than 200 special guests came together last night to celebrate the countdown to New York City’s racing

The beating heart of sailing

Nestled on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis has long been a pilgrimage site for sailors. Dubbed America’s Sailing Capital, the city’s narrow streets

Artemis Racing claims first event win in eight years

Torbjörn Törnqvist’s Artemis Racing demonstrated herself to be categorically back on form after winning five races out of nine at the 44Cup Baiona. The second

Olympic classes Victories for Italy, Belgium, Uruguay and Great Britain

Italian foiling stars Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti have won their fourth Nacra 17 world title in La Grande Motte, France. It was also a

44Cup: Three bullet day sees Artemis Racing in top spot

After a wait for the wind to fill in, the Vigo River estuary and Galicia’s wider Rías Baixas estuary complex delivered for day three of

Italy within grasp of NACRA 17 World Championship title

Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti are too professional to admit it, but a strong performance in Saturday’s light airs races has all but secured the

Uruguay surges to the top of the 49ers

Uruguay has never qualified a 49er to the Olympic Games. In fact across the whole history of the modern Olympics the South American nation has

RC44: Switzerland’s day in the sun

History was made on the 44Cup today when, for the first time, a team representing land-locked Switzerland was top scoring boat of the day. Admittedly

Transat CIC: Italy’s Ambrogio Beccaria takes Class 40 win

Italy’s Ambrogio Beccaria on his all Italian designed and built Musa 40 Alla Grande Pirelli added the hugely prestigious Transat CIC Class 40 title to

PlanetSail: Is this the slipperiest America’s Cup boat in the fleet?

There's plenty to suggest that NYYC American Magic's AC75 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far and if that's the case the team's

Six stop tour of Lake Geneva announced for 2024 TF35 Trophy

The fourth season of the TF35 high-performance one-design foiling catamaran will kick off this month in Nyon, Switzerland, with the first of six events on

44Cup: Light airs start in Baiona

From some way out the opening day of the 44Cup Baiona, the second event of the 2024 circuit for the high performance owner-driver RC44 one

Lighter breeze launches young Germans up the FX rankings

A drop in wind strength brought huge changes to the 49erFX leaderboard on day three of the European Championship in La Grande Motte in the

A change of leader but GBR still on top at 49er European Championship

Day two of the European Championships was another wild and windy outing for the skiff fleets in La Grande Motte, France. Three more races in wildly

British seize early lead in 49er Europeans

British teams took the lead on both sides of the qualifying draw at the 49er European Championship on day one of the competition. With three

Transat CIC: IMOCA finishers celebrate in New York as Class 40 leaders duke it out in the Atlantic

Freezing fog banks, a light winds head scratcher at 150 miles from the finish, deciphering the vagaries of the Gulf Stream – all these final

As good as it gets

Almost three decades after it was first staged as an end-of-season jamboree for yachts and crews preparing to cross the Atlantic, the 2024 edition of

Transat CIC: Britain’s Samantha Davies completes an international IMOCA podium in New York

An exhausted but delighted Sam Davies sailed her Initiatives Coeur across the finish line of the Transat CIC at 20:11:37hrs local time NYC (00:11:37 hrs

Germany’s Boris Herrmann takes IMOCA second in the Transat CIC

Germany’s Boris Herrmann sailed to the best result of his 14 year IMOCA ocean racing career so far when he finished in second place on

Yoann Richomme wins the IMOCA division of The Transat CIC

French skipper Yoann Richomme made it two back-to-back solo Transatlantic wins today when he brought his PAPREC ARKÉA across the finish line first on the

A precious cargo of ten 52 Super Series racing yachts representing seven different nations left Palma today (May, 05th 2024) heading across the Atlantic bound

SailGP Spain outsmart New Zealand and Australia with a stunning victory in Bermuda

Diego Botin's Los Gallos got the better of two of the leagues heavyweights – Australia and New Zealand – in a tense three-boat final at

Transat CIC: Richomme still on course for IMOCA transatlantic double

An approaching high pressure zone is ramping up the stress for the IMOCA leaders as they begin the final miles of the Transat CIC. While the

Saturday Night Fever as IMOCAs lead the charge towards New York

The top trio on the Transat CIC solo race to New York from Lorient, France are charging towards the finish line averaging over 22 knots. A

Australia SailGP Team come out all guns blazing on opening day in Bermuda

After crashing out in the previous event, Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team completely dominated the opening day of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. In

SailGP: All to play for in Bermuda as 10 teams take to the Great Sound

SailGP takes flight on the crystal clear waters of Bermuda’s Great Sound for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix this weekend May 4-5, marking the

Transat CIC: IMOCA leader Richomme attempts a breakaway move

Might The Transat CIC’s IMOCA class lead Yoann Richomme be making good his escape towards New York? The French solo skipper of Paprec Arkéa has

44Cup set for debut regatta in Baiona, Spain

While the 44Cup owners and teams have favourite locations such as Marstrand in Sweden that they visit almost annually, for three of this season’s five

Transat CIC: Richomme takes the IMOCA lead with Lipinski and Delahaye neck and neck in Class 40s

The legendary Transat CIC, originally known as the Ostar, is living up to its reputation. The skippers have been facing tough conditions since the start

52 Super Series: Provezza claim victory in Palma after thrilling final day

Ergin Imre’s Provezza crew laid to rest some of their past bad memories of racing on the Bay of Palma when they clinched the first

Transat CIC: Duels for the lead in IMOCA and Class 40 fleets

On The Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York, there are close duels at the top of both the

52 Super Series: Thursday thriller on the cards after big breeze puts paid to racing in Palma

A thrilling Thursday title tussle is on the cards after no racing was possible Wednesday at the 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week due

Brand new Alegre leads the 52 Super Series at the Palma Vela in Mallorca

After three good races today on the Bay of Palma – each with a different winner – Andy Soriano’s brand new Alegre leads the 52

Transat CIC: Dalin and Lipinski still lead as fleet braces for Atlantic low pressure system.

After passing through an earlier front yesterday with winds in excess of 30 knots and heavy seas, the fleet, which has left the south coast

Cypriot Olympic pioneer eyes repeat success at fifth Games

At London 2012, Kontides became the first athlete to win an Olympic medal for the island of Cyprus in any sport. To this day he is

British Gladiator team claim opening race victory in 52 Super Series at Palma Vela in Mallorca

Tony Langley’s Gladiator team took the first race win of the 2024 season at 52 Super Series Palma Vela Sailing Week after profiting from a

Transat CIC: 24 hours in and Dalin holds IMOCA lead

After a sunny, spectacular start, the 48 solo sailors taking part in the Transat CIC had to deal with the first windy and bumpy night

France, Germany, Great Britain lead qualification numbers for Paris 2024

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will see at least 63 nations represented across 10 events this summer after qualifying concluded at the Last Chance Regatta

Transat CIC: Leading contender Jérémie Beyou on his way to Lorient with forestay damage

Jérémie Beyou, one of the top hopes for the Transat CIC solo race from Lorient to New York is returning to Lorient after damage to

Transat CIC: A spectacular start in Lorient

Brittany turned on its best Spring sailing weather – sunshine, puffy cumulus clouds and a decent 10-15kts of Westerly wind – to send the 48

When the flag drops…the BS stops

The 2024 52 Super Series season will start with two new boats, a new Alegre and a new Platoon, both recently launched and set to

The wolf wears silk

Exhilarating yet easy to sail with an unmatched racing record, Savannah is arguably the most successful Spirit of Tradition yacht ever built. Imagine a yacht with

Six Olympic dinghy places claimed by emerging nations

Six of the eight men’s and women’s dinghy Olympic places on offer at the Last Chance Regatta were claimed by sailors supported by the World

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