Category: Sailing regattas

Vendée Globe: Leaders Face New Challenges in the Indian Ocean

After the chasing pack rapidly closed in on Vendée Globe leaders Charlie Dalin (MACIF Prévoyance) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil), the top nine sailors face a new obstacle as they sail under Australia, near the longitude of Tasmania, seeking a way out of an Indian Ocean that has been relentless. To avoid a growing high-pressure area that could slow them down, they will all need to maintain maximum speed. This could allow Dalin, the long-time race leader, to increase...

#Competitive Sailing #Regattas #Vendée Globe December 11, 2024

The Ocean Race 2027 Will End in the Red Sea

In an announcement marking a historic milestone for The Ocean Race, the 2027 edition of this prestigious round-the-world regatta will conclude its stages in the waters of the Red Sea, specifically in AMAALA, a new destination dedicated to sports and wellness located in Saudi Arabia. A New Chapter for the Ocean Race History in the Waters of the Red Sea: For the first time in its long history, The Ocean Race sailors will have the opportunity to compete in the spectacular and...

#Competitive Sailing #Regattas #The Ocean Race #The Ocean Race 2027 November 22, 2024