Alain Gerbault is a sailor little known to the general public, and even less so to younger generations. Yet this Frenchman, born in Mayenne, is undoubtedly the one who started it all in offshore sailing. Without him, perhaps Bernard Moitessier wouldn’t have had his long voyage. A look back at a sailor who inspired many …
Naval architect Doug Peterson passed away on Monday following a long battle with illness. This Monday, June 26th, will remain a somewhat special date in the history of sailing, regattas, and the America’s Cup. The day the Kiwis reclaimed the oldest trophy in history from the Americans, one of the yachting architects, who was the …
Szymon Kuczyński has just completed his round-the-world voyage, non-stop, in a small sailboat. A real feat for this Pole. Szymon Kuczyński arrived in Plymouth, England, on Thursday, May 17th. This Polish man and his Maxus 22 have just completed a cycle, around the world, and without stopping, of 271 days. It is undoubtedly the smallest …
Offshore racing is full of legends. Great races have been marked by incredible events such as the first Route du Rhum, the Vendée Globe, the Sydney Hobart or the Fastnet, and especially that of 1979. But it is indeed legendary skippers who remain in the memory of the general public. From Eric Tabarly to Florence …
When we think of offshore racing, we usually think of French skippers. Occasionally, a Canadian like Mick Birch makes his mark in sailing legend, but otherwise, the focus often returns to the French. Here is a list of English skippers who, however, have contributed—and continue to contribute—greatly to offshore racing. The offshore racing is a …
The Briton Robin Knox-Johnston is the skipper who has most marked the history of offshore racing, in England and in the world. Robin Knox-Johnston is undoubtedly the greatest British sailor. But beyond that, this exceptional mariner has made history in offshore racing, alongside the likes of Peter Blake and Eric Tabarly. Since the beginning of …