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Nine IMOCAs creep out of Les Sables d'Olonne as Vendee Arctique gets under way
Nine IMOCA yachts set off from Les Sables d'Olonne in light winds to begin the Vendee Arctique, heading toward Arctic latitudes with a front forecast by Monday.
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Horeau treats Vendee Arctique as a vital test bed ahead of Vendee Globe campaign
Corentin Horeau treats the Vendee Arctique as a vital test bed for his IMOCA modifications, building the foundation he needs for the Vendee Globe.
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Camellia climbs to third on PHRF with 32 minutes between her and second place
Ben Ball's Cavalier 36 Camellia sits third on PHRF with just 32 minutes to second place. Six boats still racing as the Tasman fleet nears Southport.
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Nine IMOCA skippers share the mental battle of lining up for Vendee Arctique
Nine IMOCA skippers reveal the psychological weight of lining up for the Vendee Arctique, from sleepless nights to the moment the start gun finally fires.
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Entries open for 890nm Lord Howe Ocean Race departing Pittwater in October 2026
Entries are open for the inaugural 890nm Lord Howe Ocean Race, departing Pittwater on 2 October 2026. Open to monohulls and multihulls, racing across the Tasman Sea.
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Solo sailor Doug Esterman still pushing for Southport despite illness, lost Starlink and rescue detour
Despite illness, a lost Starlink and a rescue detour, solo sailor Doug Esterman is still crossing the Tasman aboard Fair Seasons, determined to reach Southport.
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RORC claims Sardinia Cup team trophy as Ino Veritas and Ran deliver class wins
RORC claims the Sardinia Cup team trophy as Ino Veritas and Ran deliver class wins in Porto Cervo, marking the regatta's return after 14 years.
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Camellia set for Monday finish as six boats push through 20-knot Tasman winds
Six boats remain on the Tasman Sea with 20-knot southerly winds. Camellia leads the charge, eyeing a Monday finish after 1,080 nautical miles sailed.
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Blecher steers Team BAAM to back-to-back Santa Maria Cup titles with 3-1 final win
Allie Blecher steers Team BAAM to a second consecutive Santa Maria Cup with a 3-1 final win over Sweden's Anna Ostling at Annapolis.
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Sarau and Pacman finish 31 minutes apart after 1320nm Solo Trans-Tasman race
Malcolm Dickson's Sarau and Peter Elkington's Pacman cross the Southport finish line just 31 minutes apart after 1,320nm of solo Tasman sailing.
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Beccaria targets Vendee Arctique 2026 as IMOCA step toward 2028 Vendee Globe
Ambrogio Beccaria targets the Vendee Arctique 2026 as a key step toward the 2028 Vendee Globe aboard his foiling IMOCA 60 Allagrande Mapei.
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Ocean Race champion Clapcich targets Vendee Globe with 2026 Arctic race campaign
Francesca Clapcich targets the 2028 Vendee Globe with a 2026 Vendee Arctique campaign. Learn why this Ocean Race champion is one to watch from NZ.
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