Brutal conditions for record-setting Fastnet Race
July 24th, 2023
The 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race set sail with 430 yachts on July 22 – up from the previous record of
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PHOTO: Sailing and flying just got closer
October 24th, 2021
François Gabart’s SVR-Lazartigue flying Ultim trimaran features a radical aerodynamic approach with no deckhouse – just a fighter pilot cockpit.
American team taps into French blood
September 13th, 2019
For two-time Volvo Ocean Race competitors Charlie Enright (Bristol, RI) and Mark Towill (Honolulu, HI), who plan to go a
Sitting down with Francois Gabart
July 31st, 2019
British Double Olympic gold medallist and sailing broadcaster Shirley Robertson has launched her new monthly Sailing Podcast, and the third
Age and treachery wins Route du Rhum
November 12th, 2018
(November 12, 2018; Day 9) – In the closest finish since it was first staged in 1978, the French ocean
Gabart limping to Route du Rhum finish
November 11th, 2018
(November 11, 2018; Day 8) – With just a few hours to run to the finish of the 40th anniversary
Why the French prevail in offshore racing
November 8th, 2018
In offshore sailing races, skippers from France appear to perform disproportionately well in comparison to sailors from other countries. This
Fast is Getting Faster
September 12th, 2018
It was in 2017 when François Gabart, at just 34 years of age, obliterated the singlehanded round the world record…
Solo 24 hour Record Confirmed
January 7th, 2018
The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified a new singlehanded 24 hour record set by Francois Gabart (FRA) on
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