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At the end of the 5th day of the Rolex Fastnet Race just 7 boats in the Admiral’s Cup fleet were still racing. The majority had moored up in Cherbourg and the dock was filled with sailors and supporters sharing a beer, a slice of pizza and their stories.

Finnish boatbuilder Axopar Boats has appointed Kari Kulojärvi as its new chief executive officer, effective 4 August 2025. Current chief executive Ari-Pekka Saarikangas will step down from the role and continue to support the transition until January 2026. Kulojärvi has more than 25 years of international business experience, including executive roles in product management, product…

Irish sailor Tom Dolan, skipper of Figaro 3 Kingspan, wrapped up his season with Team Charal on a high note, securing second place in the IMOCA 60 class at the centenary edition of the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race.

The Centre Nautique Biscarosse Olympique hosted a well-organized and enjoyable evening after Day 1 of racing. Sailors and guests gathered for a delightful meal, accompanied by aperitifs and canapés, all served lakeside with a scenic view.

A luxuriously late start time of 09.30 on a good height tide allowed a fleet of mainly single handed classes, OK’s, Lasers, Lightnings, one Topper, one Twinkle Twelve (being sailed single handed), an Enterprise and a Sharpie to race.

A remarkable 28 Supernovas arrived at Girton Sailing Club over the weekend of 26/27 July. The Saturday was given over to training and the correct application of coloured tape all excellently delivered by Matt Thursfield.

In an era where politics overshadowed sport, the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow became a defining moment of sacrifice for many Australian athletes, including the 12 sailors who were selected to represent their country but never got the chance to compete.

Race Officer Arky called a second briefing to discuss how late into the evening he was prepared to race. However fortunately as the briefing was happening, the wind-searching RIB reported 5Kts in the bay and we were off with 50 boats quickly in the water.

The best of the best are about to descend on the shores of North Berwick, the challenge awaiting is a potential 6 days of racing warfare to determine who will be ‘Top Gun’. Please note, our SIs strictly forbid any flyby of the race hut.

The fifth day of the 2025 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships finally brought the conditions everyone was waiting for in the Bay of Brest.