Switzerland is set to make its mark in the world of offshore sailing with the creation of the Swiss Offshore Team, an ambitious project aimed at training young talents and competing in the most prestigious international IMOCA class competitions. The team aims to participate in events such as the The Ocean Race Europe 2025, the …
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Luna Rossa kicked off the final of the 2024 Louis Vuitton Cup with a strong performance, securing a decisive victory in the first race against the British team, Ineos Britannia. The Italian team dominated the challenging conditions in the waters off Barcelona, with high winds and choppy seas making the race even more demanding. Luna …
The Vendée Globe, often dubbed the “Everest of the Seas,” is one of the most grueling and prestigious solo sailing races in the world. Since its inception in 1989, the race has not only challenged the physical and mental limits of sailors but also pushed the boundaries of what is technologically possible in ocean racing. …
Event Overview The European Match Race Circuit, a highly competitive sailing series across Europe, recently held its third round at Lake Iskar, Bulgaria, from 19-22 September 2024. This event brought together the best sailing teams from various countries, including Bulgaria, England, France and Spain, competing for the chance to secure a place in the Grand …
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Today’s two official practice races highlighted just how tight and competitive the final regatta of the 2024 52 SUPER SERIES season, the Valencia 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup, is going to be. With favorable winds reaching up to 18 knots, no team dominated the fleet, with positions constantly shifting throughout both warm-up races. Phoenix, helmed …
This year, Ibiza JoySail has introduced a new format for the record-breaking race between Palma and Ibiza. Participants will have a 30-day window, from August 21 to September 19, to try to beat the record set by the Swan 115 Moat in 2022. This modification will allow crews to choose the optimal weather conditions for …
The finalists of the Louis Vuitton Cup 2024 have been determined after an intense series of competitions. Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team and Britain’s INEOS Britannia have emerged as the two finalists who will compete for the Path to the finalLuna Rossa Prada Pirelli secured a place in the final after a thrilling semi-final …
The America’s Cup e-Series is an innovative competition that brings the excitement and precision of yacht racing to the virtual world. This competition, in its inaugural season, will culminate in a Grand Final on 28 September 2024 in Barcelona, at the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Race Village in Port Vell. Eight players from seven …
The Vendée Globe 2024 confirms itself as the most challenging and fascinating competition in the world of sailing. On November 10, 40 skippers will depart from Les Sables d’Olonne to undertake a solo, non-stop round the world trip. With a regatta village spanning 30,000 square meters and one million visitors expected, the event promises unique …
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