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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston launches search for skippers
Sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston announced today that his search has begun for qualified skippers prepared to take on the challenge of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The first man to sail solo and non-stop around the world and founder of the Clipper Race, Sir Robin is on the hunt for...
And they're off!
Given today by Mike Golding, winner of the 2004 edition, aboard the Royal Navy ship HMS Argyll, the start of The Artemis Transat was followed by 1,000 spectator boats. Heading off towards Eddystone - first race gate of the course - at 9 knots of boats speed, the skippers fought a close battle as soo...
The final hours
A forecast summary for the first 48 hours of The Artemis Transat The current spell of Mediterranean-type weather in SW England looks set to continue for start day tomorrow. The wind is likely to be south-easterly for the start form 12-17 knots which will provide the fleet with an opportunity...
The Artemis Transat - All set!
With all the boats ready to go, it was still a busy day for the skippers entered in The Artemis Transat, as the official press conference this morning was closely followed by the briefing animated by the Race Direction team....
Telefónica backs Spanish Team in Volvo Ocean Race
At a press conference in Madrid today, it was confirmed that Spain¹s two-boat assault on the Volvo Ocean Race will be backed by Telefónica, the Spanish telecommunications giant and parent company of movistar. The campaign is also supported by a raft of additional sponsors and is backed by the Valen...
HUGO BOSS LEAVES PORTUGAL ON VENDÉE GLOBE QUALIFYING PASSAGE
HUGO BOSS has been based in Portimao, Portugal since 21st February following Alex and Andrew Cape’s second position in the Barcelona World Race. The duo completed the round the world race in 94 days and were fundamentally happy with the performance and systems onboard HUGO BOSS....
PUMA Ocean Racing Announce Crew
Ken Read, skipper of PUMA Ocean Racing, officially announced his crew and management for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, as the team gathered for official training in Newport, Rhode Island and prepared for the christening of its new boat on May 12 in Boston Harbor. Among the crew, PUMA Ocea...
Gitana's Team is everywhere!
Like Gitana Team, its General Manager - Loïck Peyron – is sailing on all the fronts. Winner of the crewed Grand Prix Petit Navire in Douarnenez a week ago, the skipper of Gitana Eighty went directly onto the delivery of his 60 footer to the UK. ...
Steve White becomes the 13th man in the IMOCA Class
The big news today certainly is the official entry of Steve White aboard Spirit of Weymouth in the IMOCA Class taking the number of IMOCA skippers to thirteen. Having completed his qualifying passage, the young Brit takes his place amongst a very impressive lineup of all the greatest names in single...
Hull & Humber claims third victory of Clipper 07-08 campaign
Hull & Humber has won Race 9 of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race, crossing the revised finish line at 2022 GMT on Tuesday 6 May. It is the team’s third individual stage victory of the 35,000-mile race which is being contested by ten internationally-backed 68-foot yachts....
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