The battle for The Ocean Race 2023 begins, as the fleet prepares for the first In Port Race in Alicante. There will be separate races for the two different classes of boat in the competition - the 'classic' VO65s and the newbies IMOCAs. The 2022–23 edition features in-port races at seven of the c...

It's the start of the Ocean Race 2023 - nine months of racing around the globe for the five IMOCAs and six VO65s. First blood went to Boris Herrmann and his IMOCA Team Malizia alongside the perfectly named VO65, WindWhisper Racing Team, going six points clear of their fleet. © The Ocean Race SLU ...

Final press junket for the Ocean Race skippers and Alicante is a buzz for the start - new format with both IMOCAs and VO65s. © The Ocean Race SLU

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Alicante put on a great send off for the intrepid sailors of the Ocean Race and OR Sprint. © The Ocean Race SLU

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It was the start of Leg One for the Ocean Race - Alicante to Cape Verde with the new foiling class getting off to a spectacular start. The ride was going to be a baptism with strong winds from the start, gear failure, sail repairs and hanging on for five or six days for many foiling 'virgins'. © ...

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 ...

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...

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...