Gusts shut Rhum village, but crowds surge back by afternoon
Strong gusts forced a temporary Route du Rhum village closure, but crowds returned by afternoon to enjoy boats, exhibitors and autograph sessions.
Strong gusts forced a temporary Route du Rhum village closure, but crowds returned by afternoon to enjoy boats, exhibitors and autograph sessions.
Route du Rhum village closure confirmed as organisers cite safety over foul weather forecast for Saint-Malo, with reopening expected by Saturday.
Florence Arthaud, the only woman to win the Route du Rhum, still inspires today's solo sailors crossing the Atlantic 36 years on.
La Roche-Posay Racing Team's AC75 becomes first America's Cup boat to sail Naples waters, gearing up for the 2027 Cup venue.
With nine teams still in contention, the SailGP Middle East decider will decide who joins the Grand Final as Artemis leads by just three points.
Ben Durham's SailGP triple play headlines a strong Coach of the Year field alongside Rafael Trujillo and Darren Bundock's campaigns.
Rory Meehan, Connor Radford and Jasper Stay are finalists for the inaugural Noakes Group Male Youth Sailor of the Year award, decided October 30.
The AC75 twin sail skins turn the mainsail into a wing-like aerofoil, giving trimmers precise control across every phase of foiling flight.
Sasha Lanièce swapped physics for solo sailing, making her Route du Rhum debut on Class40 Alderan while championing women in ocean racing.
29 sailors are entered for the P Class North Islands at Royal Akarana, 24-25 Oct, with last year's podium absent.
RŪNĀ school sailing programme is being reshaped to align with the refreshed curriculum, easing teachers' workload worries, says Yachting New Zealand.
The Mighty Mary documentary on the 1995 all-women America's Cup crew premieres in NZ, with skipper Leslie Egnot attending the Takapuna fundraiser.