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Oyster unveils the C60, its first sailing catamaran, at Cannes - Boating news - Nautical news
The Ocean Race Atlantic: four contenders with 500 miles to Lorient - Boating news - Nautical news

The Ocean Race Atlantic: four contenders with 500 miles to Lorient

Four teams were still in contention as The Ocean Race Atlantic entered its final 500 nautical miles on 9 September 2026. DMG MORI Global One held the advantage in the inaugural fully crewed IMOCA crossing from New York to Lorient, with fast reaching conditions giving way to the prospect of a tense, lighter-wind finish. This report covers the organisers’ bulletin of 9 September. Positions are the snapshot at 12:00 UTC that day; the arrival window below is the forecast...

Golden Globe Race 2026 sets sail from Les Sables-d’Olonne as Biscay brings the first challenges - Boating news - Nautical news

Golden Globe Race 2026 sets sail from Les Sables-d’Olonne as Biscay brings the first challenges

Sixteen solo sailors began the McIntyre Golden Globe Race from Les Sables-d’Olonne on 6 September 2026, setting off on a non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of roughly 30,000 nautical miles. After an emotional farewell and a light-wind start, the Bay of Biscay quickly delivered the first tests of endurance and seamanship. This report draws on the organisers’ release dated 8 September. Race positions refer to 12:00 UTC on 8 September 2026. Four years of preparation, one...

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 opens with 700 boats and 680 exhibitors - Boating news - Nautical news

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 opens with 700 boats and 680 exhibitors

The 49th Cannes Yachting Festival opened on Tuesday 8 September 2026. Until Sunday 13 September, the Vieux Port and Port Canto bring together 680 exhibitors and 700 boats from 5 to 55 metres, according to the organiser’s opening release. Almost 56,000 international visitors are expected over the six days. The line-up spans sailing and motor boats, monohulls and multihulls, dayboats, superyachts and electric or hybrid solutions, alongside equipment, design, services,...

Marina Port Valencia’s SailGP debut draws thousands as the United States takes victory - Boating news - Nautical news

Marina Port Valencia’s SailGP debut draws thousands as the United States takes victory

Marina Port Valencia has completed its first weekend as a SailGP host venue. The Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia, held on 5 and 6 September 2026, brought thousands of fans to the waterfront and ended with the United States taking victory ahead of Australia. The circuit’s first visit to Valencia combined elite racing with a busy weekend at the marina. According to Marina Port Valencia’s event review, tickets sold out for both race days. Thirteen teams on a course close to...

Cape Horn Hall of Fame welcomes six new inductees in 2026 - Boating news - Nautical news

Cape Horn Hall of Fame welcomes six new inductees in 2026

George Anson, Alexia Barrier, Thomas Coville, Guirec Soudée, Brian Thompson and Paul Cayard are the six new names in the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) held the ceremony in Les Sables-d’Olonne on 4 September 2026, as the 16 Golden Globe Race skippers made their final preparations for a solo circumnavigation. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, IACH president and pioneer of solo non-stop circumnavigation, and Jean-Luc van den Heede, the...

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