Solid trade winds over 15 knots blessed the third day of Antigua Sailing Week. With racing past the halfway stage, the action was as hot as the air temperature, with teams pulling out all the stops. Full-on day as sailors wound down for some R&R at the Reggae in the Park too. (CC Available)

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With women accounting for a quarter of sailors at Antigua Sailing Week, Locman Italy Women’s Race Day was a success even before the first gun on the race track. From America’s Cup sailors, such as Suzy Leach, to young aspiring women new to the sport, such as 12 year-old Imani John-Polanco, nearly...

The 54th edition of Antigua Sailing Week attracted boats and crew from over 20 nations, with sailors competing from six continents. Moderate trade winds and tropical heat blessed the racing all week; sailing conditions were absolutely fabulous. Antigua Sailing Week is the most celebrated regatta ...

The final stretch of Leg 4 to Newport proved to be one to forget or one to cherish depending on which IMOCA you were racing. A tragic end for Guyot, Benjamin and his team but 11th Hour Racing and Charlie will cherish their home win for a long time. © The Ocean Race SLU

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And they are off for their transatlantic dash. Leg 5 started in Newport and the four remaining IMOCAs are heading to Denmark. It's also time for some of the ocean racing 'Super Stars' to join in the fun for this crucial leg with double points at stake. © The Ocean Race SLU

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Everyone knew Leg 5 was going to be a race across the North Atlantic but no-one expected the records to tumble. Just one point separating the top three, simply put, it is a Sprint Race to Denmark. © The Ocean Race SLU

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Back to back leg wins for 11th Hour Racing and they take the overall lead of The Ocean Race - Charlie seems to be happy! The top three podium places finished within five hours of each other - testament to how far they are pushing their IMOCAs with records tumbling too! © The Ocean Race SLU

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Aarhus was the setting for the Aarhus In-Port Race and the IMOCAs welcomed back the VO65 fleet to join them in front of the enthusiastic Danish crowd. © The Ocean Race SLU

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'It was the start of the uniquely tricky Leg 6 - 800nm of twists and turns for the IMOCA and VO65 crews. Start was in Aarhus, Denmark and the fleets split immediately with the VO65s heading north to Norway and the IMOCAs south to Kiel, Germany.. © The Ocean Race SLU

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Kiel put on quite a show and The Hague welcomed home some of the local crews. The Ocean Race teams have arrived at their penultimate port - The Netherlands. The Ocean Race trophy is within tantalising reach for 11th Hour but it's not over 'til you cross the finishing line... © The Ocean Race SLU ...

The penultimate IMOCA In-Port Race and Guyot showed the rest of the fleet a clean set of foils! Great news for the beleaguered team and a huge slap of the back for both the offshore crew and onshore team. Now it's just the Grand Finale Leg to Genova.. © The Ocean Race SLU

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What a final Leg for The Ocean Race - stunning start for both fleets but a devastating coming together for two boats to add tragedy to this round the world drama. There are no villains in this, only a genuine mistake by one of the world's best ocean racers. © The Ocean Race SLU

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'Leg 7 and the fleets are well under way after threading through the Strait of Gibraltar. 11th Hour racing has cast off too with an official, all important, redress meeting on Thursday 29th June - who would want a seat on that jury... © The Ocean Race SLU

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A monster edition to finish off the monster race around the globe. The overall winner of The Ocean Race would be decided in a protest room… So it's a wrap but plenty of action from Genoa with the VO65's, IMOCA's, Legends Race and the final In-Port Race 'parade' - until next time! © The Ocean Race...

Sails rise, hearts race, and dreams chase the horizon at the 50th Edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. Undoubtedly among the crown jewels of offshore sailing, the Rolex Fastnet Race hits a monumental 50th edition this month. It's a time to honour the race's rich heritage and its transformative infl...

As RORC gear up for the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, they find ourselves on the precipice of what promises to be an exhilarating journey of skill, strategy, and endurance. The forecast indicates brisk conditions at the start that could favor the larger yachts, with winds projected to r...

It was blowing a 'hooley' for the start on Saturday 22 July and the 50th Rolex Fastnet Race. The Solent shoreline was packed deep with spectators braving the conditions to witness the greatest assortment of offshore yacht racing hardware ever assembled. The special 50th edition of the Royal Ocean...

The Fastnet Race conjures up many emotions for all ages and is regarded as one of the most iconic offshore races. For the professionals, it is one to win, whilst the intrepid amateurs, it is one for the bucket list! So sit back and enjoy the boats meeting the 'classic' Fastnet weather - wet and v...

The second edition of the 24h Ultim has been playing out in Lorient. Following Sodebo’s withdrawal due to damage to her daggerboard on the eve of the competition, the remaining four maxi-trimarans initially got embroiled in some speed runs before facing off in a 340-mile offshore course off the t...

As the notice of race for the DRHEAM-CUP / GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE DE COURSE AU LARGE 2024 has just been published, it is a chance for a little teaser for 2024. The race between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and La Trinité-sur-Mer will jump another hurdle in its fifth edition, as results will count towards ...

Two years ago, Charles Caudrelier and Franck Cammas won the 15th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre - Normandie Le Havre. The skipper of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild secured his 3rd victory in this double-handed transatlantic race with real flair. It’s a title he’ll be defending this year alon...

The 2023 start will go down in Transat Jacques Vabre history. Not only for the epic spectacle offshore of Cap de la Hève with a SSW’ly wind of around thirty knots and the sailors eager to stretch their steeds’ ‘legs’, but also because the fleet making for Martinique was been split apart.

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