ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, today announced the required weather window for her record attempt has finally arrived. She will leave New York on Saturday 29th May in her bid to become the fastest monohulled sailing vessel ever to cross the Atlantic. ... read full story
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MAGNIFICA CAPRI: Rolex Capri Yacht Regatta
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Faraglioni is considered to be one of the most natural wonders in all of Italy. Today, the competitors taking part in Rolex Capri Sailing Week were treated to a close encounter with the rock formations that are famous throughout the world. Nicknamed, Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo, the three magnificent limestone stacks mark the location of... ... read full story
Round the Island Yacht Race 2010 – Interesting Yachts set to take to the water
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Skipper Graham Tourell will be helming Artemis Ocean Racing, an Imoca 60. ... read full story
2010 Delta Lloyd Regatta opening day in Medemblik
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Shifty but increasing wind has provided for tactical racing during the opening day of the 2010 Delta Lloyd Regatta in Medemblik, 5th event in the Sailing World cup. The first half of the Opening Round robin has been completed with 4 matches sailed by the 24 crews in the Women match racing. The teams of... ... read full story
Audi the new partner to Stena Match Cup Sweden
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Audi is a new partner to Stena Match Cup Sweden. With the new sponsorship, Audi strengthens its engagement in sailing also in Sweden. The sailing event is one of ten stages of the World Match Racing Tour. For several years, Audi has focused its sponsor investments in sailing internationally, for example as title sponsor in... ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy: Artemis in control at La Maddalena
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The Swedish team Artemis, skippered by Paul Cayard and steered by Terry Hutchinson, won another race at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today to preserve an unbroken record of four wins and no losses. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy Jury denies All4One’s request for redress
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All4One's request for redress has been denied following a hearing of the International Jury this evening. The French/German team filed its request after claiming that it lost the match against BMW Oracle Racing due to the absence of the left-hand gate mark at the bottom of the run. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena Day Five Report – Mascalzone Latino Audi Team beat Russian Synergy by 8 seconds
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Southerly breeze tending south east today. Breeze was ten knots before the first race but quickly built. At the second race start it was up to 14-16 and still increasing. Flight Three, Race One: Mascalzone Latino def Synergy Russian Sailing Team, 00:8– Mascalzone Latino earned a thrilling come-from-behind win in this match on the final... ... read full story
Rolex Capri Sailing Week Regatta Capri, Italy – The Sailing Action
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There was spectacular racing today for all classes on windward leeward courses in the strait between Capri and Punta Campanella. The majestic island of Capri acted as a perfect back drop but also created some tactical nuances requiring forward thinking and high precision sailing. ... read full story
Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010
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Racing at Rolex Capri Sailing Week, hosted by the Yacht Club Capri, starts tomorrow, Wednesday 26th May. World-class sailors from all over the world have gathered on the magical island in the Bay of Naples. The historic Italian outpost rises nearly 600 metres from the cobalt blue sea, creating a micro-climate that is a unique... ... read full story