Category: Sailing regattas

The Ocean Race Atlantic: four contenders with 500 miles to Lorient

Four teams were still in contention as The Ocean Race Atlantic entered its final 500 nautical miles on 9 September 2026. DMG MORI Global One held the advantage in the inaugural fully crewed IMOCA crossing from New York to Lorient, with fast reaching conditions giving way to the prospect of a tense, lighter-wind finish. This report covers the organisers’ bulletin of 9 September. Positions are the snapshot at 12:00 UTC that day; the arrival window below is the forecast...

#Imoca #The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 #Lorient #Offshore Racing September 10, 2026

Golden Globe Race 2026 sets sail from Les Sables-d’Olonne as Biscay brings the first challenges

Sixteen solo sailors began the McIntyre Golden Globe Race from Les Sables-d’Olonne on 6 September 2026, setting off on a non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of roughly 30,000 nautical miles. After an emotional farewell and a light-wind start, the Bay of Biscay quickly delivered the first tests of endurance and seamanship. This report draws on the organisers’ release dated 8 September. Race positions refer to 12:00 UTC on 8 September 2026. Four years of preparation, one...

#Solo Circumnavigation #Golden Globe Race #Les Sables D'olonne September 10, 2026

Fleet takes shape for sixth Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta

Ibiza, 16 July 2026 – The fleet is taking shape for the sixth edition of the Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta, which will bring twenty superyachts to the waters off Ibiza and Formentera from 17 to 20 September 2026. Based at Marina Ibiza, Ibiza JoySail has become one of the leading superyacht regattas in the Mediterranean. This year’s edition will once again bring together an exceptional fleet of sailing yachts from some of the world’s most prestigious shipyards. Twenty...

#Barcosavela.Com #Competitive Sailing #Regattas July 16, 2026

Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Ready to Celebrate 30 Years of Superyacht History

The countdown to the 30th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille has officially begun, setting the stage for what promises to be an exceptional celebration of superyacht racing, design and maritime history in the Bay of Palma. This landmark anniversary represents an important milestone for Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta. In 2026, the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille will once again bring together world-class competition with the relaxed,...

#Luxury Yachts #Barcosavela.Com #Competitive Sailing #Regattas June 17, 2026

Don McIntyre Launches “Real Ocean Row”: A Retro Atlantic Race Like It’s 1966

Australian adventurer Don McIntyre is set to redefine ocean rowing with the launch of the Real Ocean Row (ROR), a unique competition that returns the sport to its purest form. At 73, McIntyre plans to cross the Atlantic in 2028 using only traditional navigation methods, inviting sailors and adventurers worldwide to take on this challenge. A 3,200-Mile Human-Powered Challenge Across the Atlantic The Real Ocean Row will cover approximately 3,200 nautical miles, starting from...

#Nautical Events #Don Mc Intyre #Ocean Rowing Race #Atlantic Rowing Challenge April 07, 2026

Oyster Yachts Announces the Oyster World Rally 2030–31: A 27,000-Nautical-Mile Circumnavigation

Oyster Yachts, the renowned British builder of luxury bluewater sailing yachts, has officially announced the launch of the Oyster World Rally 2030–31, its flagship circumnavigation event and one of the most ambitious supported sailing adventures in the world. Exclusively open to Oyster yacht owners and limited to just 30 yachts, the rally will depart from Antigua in January 2030. Participants will embark on an extraordinary 27,000-nautical-mile journey across three oceans,...

#Round The World Sailing #Oyster Yachts #Sailing Yachts March 03, 2026