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    Sam Goodchild claims second IMOCA Globe Series Championship title

    Sam Goodchild claims second IMOCA Globe Series Championship title

    After a long season at the top of the IMOCA fleet that featured three race wins, Great Britain’s Sam Goodchild is for the second time in three years the IMOCA Globe Series Champion.

    Beyou and Lagravière complete a stunning victory on Charal in the Transat Café L’OR

    Beyou and Lagravière complete a stunning victory on Charal in the Transat Café L’OR

    The French sailors Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on board Charal have sailed to victory in the 17th edition of the Transat Café L’OR to complete a convincing win in the IMOCA Class.

    Transat Café L’OR: Beyou and Lagravière on course for historic IMOCA victory

    Transat Café L’OR: Beyou and Lagravière on course for historic IMOCA victory

    With just over 500 miles to go the Transat Café L’OR has turned into a masterclass by Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière on the IMOCA Charal.

    Transat Café L’OR: IMOCA leaders play light airs chess match north of the Canaries

    Transat Café L’OR: IMOCA leaders play light airs chess match north of the Canaries

    Five days into the Transat Café L’OR and the IMOCA fleet is playing a light airs chess match north of the Canaries.

    IMOCAs Charal and MACIF Santé Prévoyance tussle for transatlantic lead

    IMOCAs Charal and MACIF Santé Prévoyance tussle for transatlantic lead

    After an action-packed first two days in the Transat Café L’OR, the lead is being disputed by four of the top sailors in the IMOCA Class while the fleet has also seen its first big split.

    18 IMOCA pairs set to do battle in the Transat Café l’OR

    18 IMOCA pairs set to do battle in the Transat Café l’OR

    The final IMOCA race of the 2025 season gets underway from Le Havre for Martinique in the Caribbean on Sunday, and it looks set to be a thriller featuring some of the top boats and sailors in the Class ready to push hard for victory.

    No hesitation: Dee Caffari prepares to race around the world for a seventh time

    No hesitation: Dee Caffari prepares to race around the world for a seventh time

    Dee Caffari is co-skipper of Alexia Barrier’s all-female crew on IDEC Sport as they prepare for a bold shot at the Jules Verne Trophy – non-stop around the world, aiming to set a first-ever women's reference time and inspire the next generation of female ocean racers. Ed Gorman finds out more.

    Cowes Week Legend: John Tremlett’s Unprecedented 10th Captain’s Cup Win

    Cowes Week Legend: John Tremlett’s Unprecedented 10th Captain’s Cup Win

    John Tremlett quietly made history at Cowes Week, clinching the Captain’s Cup in the XODs for a record 10th time. With decades of racecraft, calm focus, and unmatched consistency, the 56-year-old sailor has set a benchmark in one of the Solent’s most demanding fleets.

    Seven IMOCA crews prepare for The Ocean Race's five-stage sprint around Europe

    Seven IMOCA crews prepare for The Ocean Race's five-stage sprint around Europe

    The Ocean Race's 4,500-nautical mile six-week European tour starts on Sunday with a testing and technical stage from Kiel to Portsmouth on the English south coast, where the four-strong mixed crews are expected to arrive on Thursday or Friday next week. Ed Gorman previews the action.

    Northern raiders...

    Northern raiders...

    A couple of weeks ago, three middle-aged sailors – two Brits and an Aussie – got together in London with a couple of bottles of champagne to celebrate a remarkable episode in the sport that happened 26 years ago on Sydney Harbour – writes Ed Gorman.

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