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After completing the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, professional offshore sailor, Sam Goodchild, gave Yachting World an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Banque Populaire XI, the incredible 100-foot foiling trimaran The Ultime fleet will make for a spectacular sight on the Cowes startline. Photo: Carlo Borlenghi/Rolex Banque Populaire XI isn’t just any boat; it’s a floating testament to…
The 47.5-metre motor yacht OASIS, built by International Shipyard Ancona (ISA Yachts), is offering an exclusive 15% discount on her weekly rates for the remaining summer season in Greece. Accommodating up to 12 guests in six refined cabins, this special offer is available until 31 October 2025, making this an excellent opportunity for late summer cruising…
The line honours leaders in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race have rounded the Fastnet Rock – and are now flying south to Cherbourg at over 30 knots SVR LAZARTIGUE, Sail no: 1, Design: ULTIM, Class: Ultim 32/23 – Ultim 32/23, Skippers: Tom Laperche The leaders in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race have rounded the Fastnet…
The Ultime SVR-Lazartigue is first to finish in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, winning multihull line honours after a blistering run back from the Fastnet Rock. We catch up with Tom Laperche, Armel Le Cléac’h, Pete Burling and Sam Goodchild at the finish SVR Lazartigue arrival into Cherbourg at the Finish of the 2025 Rolex…
A record-breaking fleet started the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race with 444 boats heading out on the classic 695-mile offshore Race Start A record-breaking fleet started the 100th anniversary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race today, Saturday 26 July, with 444 boats and over 3,500 competitors setting off on the 695-mile epic…
Fair conditions forecast for the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, with a beat to the Rock followed by a run back to Cherbourg. Ocean racer and navigator Conrad Humphreys walks the course Sorcha, Sail no: GBR7236R, Class: IRC Zero, Owner: Peter Harrison, Sailed by: Steve Hayles, Type: Maxi 72 In sharp contrast to the dramatic conditions…
People naturally gravitate to certain crew roles on board – but could that be holding you back? Couples may fall into land-based habits when it comes to making decisons, but consider who is actually the best fit for each role required onboard. Yet another wave slammed into our topsides. The carbon drum hull of the…
The Admiral’s Cup is back. The inshore/offshore team racing event has concluded its inshore series in Cowes, with just the Rolex Fastnet Race to go. Crosbie Lorimer and Helen Fretter report from Cowes Jolt 6 RORC Admiral’s Cup 2025 Cowes Photo: James Tomlinson “I think it’s really good when we see the team’s owners get…
The Rolex Fastnet Race, which starts tomorrow (Saturday 26 July) could be the biggest offshore race ever. Here’s who to look out for in the extraordinary fleet: SHK Scallywag returns for the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race, one of three 100-footers. Photo Kurt Arrigo/Rolex The Rolex Fastnet Race looks set to celebrate its 100th birthday (24…
We are delighted to share an exclusive summer offer aboard the high-performance 44.60 m (146′ 4″) superyacht FAST & FURIOUS, cruising the glamourous South of France this July and August. Superyacht FAST & FURIOUS For a limited time, guests can charter this iconic AB Yachts-built motor yacht at a reduced weekly rate of €175,000 +…
