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SailGP Season 6 preview

SailGP Season 6 preview

Happy New Year everyone! 2026 is here and the first event of SailGP Season 6 in Perth, Australia is under a fortnight away. There will be 13 F50s on the start line for the first time ever and each and every team will aiming to make a strong start to the year.

Two design concepts – one RORC Transatlantic Race

Two design concepts – one RORC Transatlantic Race

The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race will showcase two extraordinary yachts that could not be more different in design and yet share the ambition to race cross the Atlantic fast, safely and competitively – writes RORC communications manager Louay Habib.

Preparing a MOD70 to race the Atlantic

Preparing a MOD70 to race the Atlantic

When the start gun fires in Lanzarote for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race on 11 January, two of the most extraordinary offshore racing machines will once again go head-to-head across the Atlantic – writes RORC communication manager Louay Habib.

Sodebo hangs on to the Jules Verne Trophy lead as the Southern Ocean proves tricky

Sodebo hangs on to the Jules Verne Trophy lead as the Southern Ocean proves tricky

Thomas Coville's Sodebo Ultim trimaran crew have been setting a record pace on their latest Jules Verne Trophy attempt. However, 16 days into their high-speed circumnavigation the French team holds a tenuous 220-nautical mile lead over the current record holders from 2017.

Master Lock Comanche wins line honours battle in 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart

Master Lock Comanche wins line honours battle in 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart

Matt Allen and James Mayo have sailed Master Lock Comanche to Line Honours in the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 80th edition of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's 628 nautical mile race.

Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin awarded Magnus Olsson Prize

Vendée Globe winner Charlie Dalin awarded Magnus Olsson Prize

The Magnus Olsson Foundation has named French offshore sailing sensation Charlie Dalin as the recipient of the 2025 Magnus "Mange" Olsson Prize, in recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing.

Athena Racing secures a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital

Athena Racing secures a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital

British America's Cup Challenger Athena Racing today announced a landmark new chapter in its ambition to win the America’s Cup for Britain, securing a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital.

Riptide Racing announces Harken, Inc. as official hardware supplier for Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup U.S. challenge

Riptide Racing announces Harken, Inc. as official hardware supplier for Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup U.S. challenge

Riptide Racing, the American professional yacht racing team aiming to represent the United States at the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, has signed a commercial partnership agreement with leading international performance sailing hardware manufacturer Harken, Inc.

Five teams confirmed as Italians, Swiss, and French join New Zealand and Great Britain for the 38th America’s Cup

Five teams confirmed as Italians, Swiss, and French join New Zealand and Great Britain for the 38th America’s Cup

It’s the news sailing fans have been waiting for – confirmation of the competing teams for the 38th America’s Cup, scheduled to take place in Naples in 2027 with up to three preliminary events in 2026.

Racing Roundup #022

Racing Roundup #022

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