The 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels has set sail, marking the official start of the Olympic sailing season. As the first scoring event of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam, this regatta is a must-attend for athletes aiming for glory at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Organized by Fundación Bahía Activa—comprising the Real …
The Mini-Transat is a race that many young offshore skippers dream of. But it also captivates many recreational sailors and enthusiasts for whom this race and these sailboats represent a philosophy of the sea and the open ocean. Let’s take a look back at this class and the history of these small sailboats. What is …
François Gabart broke the round-the-world sailing record on Sunday, December 17, 2017. An exceptional record and sailor. François Gabart crossed the finish line of his round-the-world voyage off the coast of Brest this Sunday morning. skipper Macif simply shattered the record of Thomas Covilledating from last year, he circumnavigated the globe in 42 days, 16 …
The seven crews still racing in the second edition of the GLOBE40 left Valparaiso Bay (Chile) to begin the fifth leg, heading to Recife (Brazil). A 4,860-mile course, marked by the passage of the legendary Cape Horn, followed by a climb up the South Atlantic towards the Brazilian coast. This leg, with a coefficient of …
The OceanFifty class was born in 2021. It succeeded the Multi50 class and brings together 15-meter catamarans and trimarans in the main offshore races. Multihulls in the OceanFifty class are attracting growing interest from offshore racing skippers and sponsors. The class was established in 2021, following the Multi50 class, which itself was created in 2015. …
The Class40 is a dynamic offshore racing association. An international class, with many sailboats and talented skippers. The Class40 association brings together skippers of Class40 boats as well as those involved in the development of these sailboats. The Class40 is a monohull, offshore sailboat. These sailboats have a program of cruising and offshore races. Their …
The organizers of the Transat Café L’Or have just reviewed the event. The results are interesting to analyze. The 17th edition of the Transat Café L’Or Le Havre Normandie once again proved that a transatlantic race could become much more than just a sporting event. From October 17 to November 20, 2025, this event transformed …
Brest, January 26, 2026 – The all-female crew of The Famous Project CIC made sailing history this weekend by becoming the first 100% female team to complete a non-stop round-the-world voyage aboard a maxi-trimaran. After 57 days, 21 hours, and 20 minutes of intense sailing, the eight women crossed the finish line of the Trophée …
Catamarans have long given way to trimarans in offshore racing. Yet catamarans were once the boats behind many legendary feats. Here’s a look at Jet Services, later renamed Commodore Explorer, a catamaran that became a legend in offshore racing and the Jules Verne Trophy. Key Points The Commodore Explorer, formerly Jet Services V, is much …
By winning the Transat Café L’Or and then the Ocean Fifty Series 2025 championship, the trimaran Viabilis Océans and its skipper Baptiste Hulin have achieved an exceptional season. This performance is the result of both sporting excellence and the building of a united team, supported by the BE Racing stable and partner Viabilis. Here’s an …
Key Takeaways A Mythical Leg: A Human and Technical Challenge Having set off from Réunion Island on November 22, 2025, the 8 GLOBE40 teams first had to contend with the calms of the Mascarene High, a dreaded but inevitable passage. Once through this zone, the push south began: skippers gradually descended to 40°, then 45° …
Offshore racing has greatly contributed to the popularity of competitive sailing and the democratization of sailing practice. Major transatlantic races and around-the-world races have inspired many sea lovers and adventure seekers. Today, the world of sailboat racing has become structured, and different **racing sailboats** are organized into classes or ratings. So, what are the different …
After a 2024 season marked by over 55,000 nautical miles sailed, the maxi-trimaran Sodebo Ultim 3 is preparing to return to the sea. Starting in June 2025, the trimaran, competing in the Ultim class, will embark on a short but strategic season focused on double-handed sailing and the
The crew of the trimaran Sodebo, led by Thomas Coville, is setting off again for the Jules Verne Trophy and an attempt to break the world record. The boat and its crew are on standby for a weather window between mid-December and mid-January. After a remarkable second place in the Transat Café l’Or, Thomas Coville …
Some boats stand above the rest. Boats that are well-born, well-skippered, and well-managed. IDEC Sport, formerly Groupama 3, is one of the trimarans that will go down in offshore racing history. A look back at the story of a multihull with multiple records. In the history of offshore racing, there are legendary boats, like the …
Sam Goodchild has once again claimed the title of IMOCA Globe Series Champion, ahead of Jérémie Beyou and Justine Mettraux. As the year draws to a close, the British skipper’s victory marks a crowning achievement, especially after joining the Macif team in the second half of 2025. Key Takeaways 2025 Season: Consistency and Opportunity Uncertain …
A surge of new talents is redefining offshore racing, and few represent this dynamic shift quite like jean-baptiste ternon. With a focus on the exhilarating mini 6.50 and class40 categories, his journey offers unique insight into what drives innovation in boat design and solo sailing performance today. As interest grows around ocean racers who excel independently across vast seas, …