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The Youth World Sailor of the Year, among more than 470 women competing for Princesa Sofía Mallorca
19+ hour, 42+ min ago (486+ words) More than 470 of the best Olympic class sailing specialists will compete from 27 March to 4 April in the 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels. With registration still open, female participation accounts for 40% of registered participants, and women…...
Rolex Swan Cup returns to Porto Cervo as Nautor Swan celebrates 60 years
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (550+ words) The Rolex Swan Cup returns to the waters of Porto Cervo for its 23rd edition, marking a milestone year as Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary. Organised in collaboration with the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the event once again brings together the…...
Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca presented its 2026 edition at the world's largest tourism fair
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (577+ words) Trofeo Princesa Sof'a Mallorca presented its 2026 edition at the world's largest tourism fair'Sail-World.com Trofeo Princesa Sof'a Mallorca presented its 2026 edition at the world's largest tourism fair The Illes Balears stand at ITB Berlin, the world's largest and most important…...
RORC Transatlantic Race - Emergency incident on board Walross 4
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) On Monday 19 January 2026, the Race Committee of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) was notified of a serious incident involving a crew member on board the Nissen 56 yacht Walross 4, which is competing in the RORC Transatlantic Race. The yacht, owned…...
SailGP confirm that Spain won't compete in Freo - Video
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (422+ words) Spain's Los Gallos SailGP suffered board case damage, board damage and hull damage in a nosedive in Freo on Thursday. It was announced at the start of Friday's media conference that the team will not be competing in the weekend's…...
RORC Transatlantic Race - Inside the navigator's mind
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1173+ words) RORC Race Officer Chris Jackson sets the scene for the weather outlook, setting the strategic backdrop for the 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race. "On current forecasts the weather outlook for the RORC Transatlantic Race this year is looking good," commented Chris Jackson…...
SailGP descends upon Cádiz for penultimate event of the 2025 Season
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (311+ words) Eleven teams hit the start line in practice today, with Spain selected to trial the league's new 27.5 meter windsail during the session instead. Designed to sit between the 24 meter all-purpose windsail and 29-meter light air, the new configuration was commissioned…...
Flying Roos emerge unscathed as mayhem erupts in Germany practice racing
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (414+ words) The Bonds Flying Roos emerged from practice racing in Sassnitz unscathed and in peak form ahead of racing, despite survival conditions that saw dramatic incidents for both Brazil and France. In gusty wind conditions averaging 22 knots, the 12 national teams lined…...