Vendée Globe Friday 17th January Update Vendée Globe Friday 17th January Update Séb Simon completes Vendée Globe podium French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place at 00:27 UTC on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner. by Mark Jardine Posted 17 Jan 07:57 GMT 2025 ORC VPP and Rules now available 2025 ORC VPP and Rules now available New innovations in certificates, scoring and the ORC VPP After a year of input and development to the class rules and the VPP, and several weeks after their approval at the ORC Annual General Meeting in November, the ORC announces its 2025 rules and software are ready for the global sailboat racing community. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 17 Jan 05:55 GMT Sébastien Simon, 3rd in the 2024 Vendée Globe Sébastien Simon, 3rd in the 2024 Vendée Globe The first time a sailor from Les Sables d'Olonne has finished on the podium French skipper Sébastien Simon crossed the Vendée Globe finish line in third place* at 00h27 (UTC) on Friday January 17, after 67 days, 12 hours and 25 minutes of racing, finishing 2 days and 17 hours behind the overall winner. by Vendée Globe media Posted 17 Jan 04:15 GMT Merlin Rocket Class Training is back for 2025 Merlin Rocket Class Training is back for 2025 Something for everyone, this March in Hayling The Merlin Rocket class is running training on the 1st and 2nd March at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Open to all Merlin Rocket Owners' Association members, it is a great start to the season. by Megan Pascoe Posted 16 Jan 19:53 GMT RS Tera South West Squad Training at Paignton RS Tera South West Squad Training at Paignton The club hosted a great event, making everybody feel so welcome Conditions were chilly but otherwise excellent for the South West Tera Squad's fourth session of Winter Training on Saturday. A strong turn out of around 20 enjoyed clear skies and winds gusting 15 knots that produced some significant swell in Tor Bay. by Dave Mountain Posted 16 Jan 17:48 GMT Vendée Globe Thursday 16th January Update Vendée Globe Thursday 16th January Update Simon cruising in safe mode towards a Sablais podium While the Les Sables d'Olonne skipper Sébastien Simon is completing his final miles towards his home port to complete an emotional, important third place on the Vendée Globe, Germany's Boris Herrmann is facing a whole new level of challenge. by Vendée Globe media Posted 16 Jan 16:57 GMT 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race day 5 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race day 5 Speed, strategy, and sail survival Five days into the RORC Transatlantic Race, the fleet has left the comforts of everyday life far astern, trading routine for the raw reality of ocean racing. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 16 Jan 15:59 GMT The Remarkable Success of The Chase Sailing Club The Remarkable Success of The Chase Sailing Club Experiencing a phenomenal year in 2024 The Chase Sailing Club has experienced a phenomenal year in 2024, cementing its reputation as one of the premier sailing clubs in the region. by Chris Anderson Posted 16 Jan 15:39 GMT Boris Herrmann reports broken port foil Boris Herrmann reports broken port foil Onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer in Vendée Globe Race This morning, on Thursday 16 January 2025, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann informed his team and race management about serious damage to the port foil of his Malizia - Seaexplorer racing yacht following a collision with an OANI. by Team Malizia Posted 16 Jan 15:37 GMT Barton Marine Exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf 2025 Barton Marine Exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf 2025 With German distributor Lindemann in Hall 10, on stand C76 Barton Marine's extensive range of deck hardware can be found at the 2025 Dusseldorf Boat Show with German distributor Lindemann in Hall 10, on stand C76. by Barton Marine Posted 16 Jan 14:30 GMT YJA Awards 2024 Shortlists Announced YJA Awards 2024 Shortlists Announced For the YJA Yachtsman of the Year and YJA Young Sailor of the Year Awards The Yachting Journalists' Association (YJA) is delighted to unveil the 2024 YJA Yachtsman of the Year shortlists and Young Sailor of the Year awards. by Yachting Journalists' Association Posted 16 Jan 13:02 GMT Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0 now in Winter Sale Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0 now in Winter Sale 100% waterproof and highly breathable Get the edge with the Henri-Lloyd M-Pro 3.0, now available in the Winter Sale. Engineered to win, this gear is 100% waterproof and highly breathable, delivering ultimate performance. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 16 Jan 12:00 GMT Gearing up for the King George Gallop Gearing up for the King George Gallop Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series looks set for light airs in North London The King George Gallop follows in quick succession from last weekend's GJW Direct Bloody Mary, as sailors continue to turn out in force for events in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series. by Andy Rice Posted 16 Jan 10:29 GMT Vendée Globe Thursday 16th January Update Vendée Globe Thursday 16th January Update Storms, Plum Seeds, Mazu and Ropes! Antoine Cornic has rounded Cape Horn, we have an update on Yoann Richomme after he finished in second place on PAPREC ARKÉA, then Sam Goodchild looks at the North Atlantic storm that the next group are going to have to navigate. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Jan 08:23 GMT Vaikobi luggage, backpacks and dry bags Vaikobi luggage, backpacks and dry bags You won't believe how much gear you can fit into our original paddle travel bag You won't believe how much gear you can fit into our original paddle travel bag. The super tough PU wheels and padded compartments will follow you around the world and back. by Vaikobi Posted 16 Jan 06:33 GMT Rolex Fastnet Race entry records demolished again Rolex Fastnet Race entry records demolished again First yacht to successfully register was Frenchman Oscar Lenoel's Pogo 12.50 Cléobulle Entry to the Rolex Fastnet Race opened at 1000 UTC this morning and within just minutes staggering new records were set in terms of the speed with which boats registered and their quantity. by James Boyd / RORC Posted 15 Jan 21:42 GMT Introducing the new J/36 Introducing the new J/36 The evolution of the much-loved J/112E J/Composites and J/Boats are pleased to introduce the NEW J/36, the evolution of the much-loved J/112E, a design that's been winning hearts and silver around the world since launching in 2016. by J Composites Posted 15 Jan 17:26 GMT Cruising Association honours Kirsten Neuschäfer Cruising Association honours Kirsten Neuschäfer With The Duchess of Kent Trophy History-making sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer has been awarded the prestigious Duchess of Kent Trophy by the Cruising Association in recognition of her extraordinary victory in the 2022 Golden Globe Race and heroic rescue of fellow sailor Tapio Lehtinen. by The Cruising Association Posted 15 Jan 17:08 GMT Chicago to host Women's Match Racing Worlds Chicago to host Women's Match Racing Worlds The September event will feature up to 12 teams World Sailing is delighted to announce that the 2025 Women's Match Racing World Championship will be held at the Chicago Yacht Club's Belmont Station from 16-20 September 2025. by World Sailing Posted 15 Jan 15:47 GMT Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK Ancasta Yachts Services partners with Flexiteek UK To become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast for yachts 35-75ft Ancasta Yachts Services has partnered with Flexiteek International's UK distributor Advanced Marine Decking (Flexiteek UK) to become its synthetic decking installer on the South Coast for yachts 35-75ft. by Ancasta Posted 15 Jan 14:30 GMT Yoann Richomme reflects on his first Vendée Globe Yoann Richomme reflects on his first Vendée Globe "I want to continue to progress, to go forward and to have fun in what I'm doing." "It was fantastic, it was wonderful. This is a great moment and I was happy to have waited a little bit (before the finish), so that yesterday was Charlie's day and today is mine. by Vendée Globe media Posted 15 Jan 14:07 GMT "It feels like we left two days ago" "It feels like we left two days ago" Yoann Richomme completes a stunning sequence in the IMOCA class Tough, technically minded, competitive and consistent, the French skipper Yoann Richomme completed his first Vendée Globe this morning, finishing in a hugely impressive second place. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 15 Jan 13:58 GMT Tenzor International Cup Stage 2 Preview Tenzor International Cup Stage 2 Preview Great battles expected in Türkiye The second Leg of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2024-2025 will be started at Tenzor Sailing Club Türkiye on Thursday, 16th of January, with a 4 day racing programme. by Burak Zengin Posted 15 Jan 13:09 GMT SWYSA Youth Winter Training at Paignton SWYSA Youth Winter Training at Paignton Sessions across all fleets aim to be fun, friendly and inclusive Paignton Sailing Club hosted a fabulous weekend of South West Youth Sailing Academy (SWYSA) Winter Race Coaching over Sat 11th to Sun 12th Jan. Conditions were cold but clear, with a perfect 8-15 knots of winds. by David Mountain Posted 15 Jan 12:56 GMT Vendée Globe Wednesday 15th January Update Vendée Globe Wednesday 15th January Update Yoann Richomme finishes 2nd Yoann Richomme on PAPREC ARKÉA has finished the Vendée Globe this morning in second place, and winner Charlie Dalin was amongst the first to greet him ashore. by Mark Jardine Posted 15 Jan 10:38 GMT Yoann Richomme finishes 2nd in the Vendée Globe Yoann Richomme finishes 2nd in the Vendée Globe After a thrilling and long-running duel with winner Charlie Dalin After a thrilling and long-running duel with winner Charlie Dalin, the PAPREC ARKÉA skipper completed his first solo round the world race this morning at 0612 UTC, taking a superb second place after 65 days, 18 hours and 10 minutes at sea. by Vendée Globe media Posted 15 Jan 08:00 GMT "Today I am the happiest man in the world" "Today I am the happiest man in the world" Charlie Dalin on the Vendée Globe win Winner of the tenth edition of the Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin has entered race legend. After 64 days at an electric pace the 40 year old Frenchman has his name on the trophy. by Vendée Globe media Posted 14 Jan 20:03 GMT Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Nico Lunven in the Vendée Globe Update Holcim-PRB Back in the Northern Hemisphere While the winner of this Vendée Globe, Charlie Dalin, stepped ashore this afternoon in Les Sables d'Olonne, the battle among the pursuers continues to rage. Nicolas Lunven crossed the equator yesterday and navigated through the Doldrums during the night. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 14 Jan 17:01 GMT Panks sail to Bloody Mary glory Panks sail to Bloody Mary glory Using their light-airs skills to edge their Firefly to victory Jono and Freddie Pank used their light-airs skills to edge their Firefly to victory at last Saturday's GJW Direct 49th Bloody Mary. This is the most famous pursuit race in the UK dinghy racing scene. by Andy Rice Posted 14 Jan 16:54 GMT Autism On The Water joins Cowes Week Autism On The Water joins Cowes Week As one of the Official Charities Cowes Week Limited is delighted to welcome Autism on the Water as one of the Official Charities for the 2025 edition of the Regatta. They will be joining the RNLI who became an official charity partner in 2024. by Cowes Week Posted 14 Jan 16:25 GMT Olympic Silver Medalist inspires change Olympic Silver Medalist inspires change Eugenia's powerful account from the interview with La Nacion Eugenia Bosco, the exceptionally talented Nacra 17 sailor who recently secured a silver medal alongside her teammate Mateo Majdalani at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has shared a deeply personal story that transcends her accomplishments in sailing. by Alexia Lahoud / 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 14 Jan 15:54 GMT Etchells World Championship 2025 overall Etchells World Championship 2025 overall Magpie match races to defend the title Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme Taylor with James Mayo have defended their title in the 2024 Etchells World Championship with crew member Ben Lamb with a classic match race to finish off the series. by Nic Douglass Posted 14 Jan 15:21 GMT Boris Herrmann is back in Northern Hemisphere Boris Herrmann is back in Northern Hemisphere The German sailor stays focussed on the 3,200 nautical miles remaining in the Vendée Globe This Monday evening, Team Malizia's skipper Boris Herrmann crossed the Equator and returned to the Northern Hemisphere, ticking off one of the last milestones along the Vendée Globe race course. by Team Malizia Posted 14 Jan 15:10 GMT Charlie Dalin celebrates an emphatic win Charlie Dalin celebrates an emphatic win In the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe In one of the sweetest victories in sailing, the French skipper Charlie Dalin today completed an emphatic win in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race, in so doing banishing the demons from four years ago. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 14 Jan 14:34 GMT 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race day 3 Most boats clocking exhilarating double-digit speeds The adrenaline-fueled magic carpet ride continues for the entire RORC Transatlantic Race fleet, with most boats clocking exhilarating double-digit speeds. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 14 Jan 14:09 GMT Royal Western YC "The Centenary Race" Preview Royal Western YC "The Centenary Race" Preview Plus Round Iceland Race '25 Date Change The Royal Western Yacht Club is synonymous with the introduction of offshore and oceanic racing, not least with its members forming the Ocean Racing Club following the successful running of the very first Fastnet race in 1925. by Adrian Gray Posted 14 Jan 13:57 GMT Pollard throws down gauntlet for SB20 Worlds glory Pollard throws down gauntlet for SB20 Worlds glory Asian Continental Championship has just concluded in Singapore A talented fleet is lining up for the SB20 World Championships in Singapore, with Olympic medallists and world champions on the entry list. So who will come out on top in this challenging sportsboat fleet? by Andy Rice Posted 14 Jan 11:59 GMT Vendée Globe Tuesday 14th January Update Vendée Globe Tuesday 14th January Update Simply The Best Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has won the Vendée Globe in emphatic fashion, setting an incredible new record in the process, but the Vendée Globe continues for the other 33 other skippers still racing. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 11:24 GMT Emirates GBR Environmental & Social Impact Report Emirates GBR Environmental & Social Impact Report It was a groundbreaking season for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team has become the first team in the global sports league to release an Impact Report, detailing results of its ambitious environmental and social commitments during Season 4. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 14 Jan 10:10 GMT Sir Robin Knox-Johnston congratulates Dalin Sir Robin Knox-Johnston congratulates Dalin For his amazing record Vendée Globe victory You are first to break through the 500 mile day barrier with a new solo 24 hour monohull record of 509.05 n.miles - a teeth (or filling) shattering 29.02 knot average, and also smashed previous solo monohull circumnavigation record by a massive 9 days! by Barry Pickthall for IACH Posted 14 Jan 09:36 GMT Charlie Dalin wins the 2024 Vendée Globe Charlie Dalin wins the 2024 Vendée Globe After one long, cold final night fighting through light winds off the Brittany coast After one long, cold final night fighting through light winds off the Brittany coast, Charlie Dalin, the French skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance crossed the Vendée Globe finish line this Tuesday morning at 07:24 UTC to take victory. by Vendée Globe media Posted 14 Jan 09:25 GMT Charlie Dalin smashes the Vendée Globe record Charlie Dalin smashes the Vendée Globe record Finishing in a time of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes, 49 seconds Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has won the Vendée Globe 2024-25, and in the process has destroyed the previous record, finishing at 07:24:49 UTC on Tuesday 14th January in a time of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes, 49 seconds. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 07:31 GMT How to watch Charlie Dalin finish the Vendée Globe How to watch Charlie Dalin finish the Vendée Globe On the cusp of setting a staggering new record At the time of recording this, Charlie Dalin on MACIF Santé Prévoyance has just 14 nautical miles to go to finish the Vendée Globe and set a staggering new record, taking over 9 days off the previous mark. by Mark Jardine Posted 14 Jan 05:55 GMT Blithfield Barrel week 3 Blithfield Barrel week 3 25 boats from as far away as Dorset hit the water (and ice) Ever wondered what drives dinghy sailors to don their winter garb and push their boat through the pack ice for a day's racing? Me too! However, 25 boats from as far away as Dorset hit the water (and ice) for the third round. by Alastair Reid Posted 14 Jan 04:57 GMT Historic McIntyre Mini Globe Race sets sail! Historic McIntyre Mini Globe Race sets sail! After our years of planning, building, then preparing and training Imagine? Four years of planning, building, then preparing and training while all the time dreaming about sailing your own home-built plywood 19ft - 5.8mtr yacht 3000 miles solo across the Atlantic! Now it's time! by McIntyre Mini Globe Race Posted 14 Jan 04:42 GMT SailGP: 'A baptism by fire' SailGP: 'A baptism by fire' SailGP introduces high-speed titanium ‘T-Foils' fleetwide in Auckland in top-end breeze Monday's session marked the first time multiple teams have practiced alongside one another using the new technology. T-Foils will be rolled out for the first time in racing this weekend in Auckland. by SailGP Posted 13 Jan 20:07 GMT Vendée Globe 13th January Update Vendée Globe 13th January Update Charlie Dalin knocking on the door of a famous victory Charlie Dalin, who has led the Vendée Globe since December 30th is on the cusp of victory, counting down the final 150 miles to the Les Sables d'Olonne finish line which he is forecast to cross between 0430hrs and 0830hrs UTC Tuesday morning. by Vendée Globe media Posted 13 Jan 19:10 GMT SSL sailor Matteo Auguadro passes away SSL sailor Matteo Auguadro passes away The entire SSL family is in mourning with the passing of Matteo Auguadro The entire SSL family is in mourning with the passing of Matteo Auguadro. The Italian bowman was part of the silver medal winning team at the SSL Gold Cup Gran Canaria 2023 and recognised as one of the best sailors in the RC44 and TP52 classes. by SSL Posted 13 Jan 16:51 GMT