New-look ocean race

The Rolex Fastnet Yacht Race is the world’s largest offshore yacht race, with, as RORC Commodore Deb Fish puts it, “a distinguished history and fearsome reputation.” That sure sums it up well. But in

Years in the planning, and looking set to become a biennial fixture, the much-feted Admiral’s Cup returns this summer after a 22-year hiatus. As a celebration to mark the centenary of host club, the R

The silhouette of the Fastnet Lighthouse, the austere, wild and desolate 177ft seamark in the Atlantic Ocean at the southern tip of Ireland, that marks the turning point in the Rolex Fastnet Race, is

After a 22-year hiatus, who would have thought the Admiral’s Cup could return with so much good will and enthusiasm! The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s decision to rejuvenate the moribund team-racing event

Challenge Cesenatico on 11 May welcomed over 1,000 athletes and 32 nations to Italy’s Adriatic Coast. With calm seas and clear skies, the day provided ideal conditions for racing the 1.9km coastal swi

Nautor Swan is arguably the most iconic and evocative name in the sailing world and the launch of a new boat is always big news. The new 51 comes from the drawing board of long time design partner Ger