Newport, R.I. USA (July 8, 2011) – Breaking news from the North Atlantic is that just over 24 hours into the Transatlantic Race 2011, at 20:20 UTC on July 4th, ICAP Leopard had a major problem onboard when the bowsprit broke off on the 100’ Maxi yacht. None of the crew was injured and the... ... read full story
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Transatlantic Race 2011: Close, But No Cigar
July 08, 2011
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 7, 2011) – Although conditions in the North Atlantic for the 26 yachts competing in the Transatlantic Race 2011 put at least one on pace to break speed sailing records, the existing record, set in 2008, will stand for a while longer. Via satellite link, navigator Peter Isler (San Diego, California)... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Locked and Loaded
July 07, 2011
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 6, 2011) – In the last 24 hours, the arrival of big breeze and sea state for the fleet in the Transatlantic Race 2011 has seen boat speeds whipped into near record-breaking pace. Rambler 100 has just recorded a 12-hour run of 288.8 nautical miles, and, with the breeze building, a... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Sailing yacht Rambler 100 Sets The Pace
July 06, 2011
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The Maxi Yachts that started on July 3 from Newport, R.I. to The Lizard in southeast England have been making fantastic progress in the Transatlantic Race 2011. Little in the way of tactics have come into play thus far, as all six yachts in IRC Class One have been taking the direct route, coaxing every... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Final Start
July 04, 2011
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 3, 2011) – One of the greatest moments in the history of offshore racing took place today with the final start of the Transatlantic Race 2011 setting six yachts on their course from Newport to The Lizard off the southeast coast of England. And as the six magnificent yachts hoisted their... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: South pays for now
July 04, 2011
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Sailing yacht Nordwind and Carina have opened up a significant lead on the rest of the fleet that started the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. These two yachts have stayed in good pressure, whilst the yachts behind that stayed north have not — leaving them well over 100 miles behind the frontrunners. There was,... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: The Rhythm of the Sea
July 04, 2011
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 1, 2011) – Carina, skippered by Rives Potts Jr. (Essex, Conn.), has put on a stellar performance over the last six days since starting the Transatlantic Race 2011 on June 26. This morning, Carina had pulled out a lead of 33 miles over British Soldier crewed by the British Army Sailing... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Racing Machines Readying For Battle
July 01, 2011
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Since 1866, the cornerstone of offshore yacht racing has been transatlantic races, due, in part, to legendary yachts sailed by icons of the sport. Few, however, would disagree that the impending showdown between Rambler 100 and sailing yacht ICAP Leopard ranks right up there with the best battles of all time. Sunday, July 3, the third... ... read full story
Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares
June 30, 2011
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ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations ahead of the Transatlantic Race in the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The boat will cross the start line at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday 3rd July at the beginning of... ... read full story
Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares for Caribbean season of racing
January 18, 2011
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Mike Slade’s record breaking Maxi, ICAP Leopard sailing yacht is undergoing final preparations for a breath-taking season of racing. ICAP Leopard sailed across the Atlantic last November to take part in the first ever, Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The 100 ft Maxi has a scintillating four-month programme of racing, in some of the most spectacular locations throughout the Caribbean and America. ... read full story
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