Category: Sailing regattas

Charlie Dalin Wins the Vendée Globe 2024 and Breaks Historic Record

The prestigious world of sailing celebrates a historic moment: Charlie Dalin, French skipper of the MACIF Santé Prévoyance, has conquered the Vendée Globe 2024, considered the most demanding and prestigious solo race in the world. After 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes, and 49 seconds, Dalin crossed the finish line this Tuesday at 07:24 UTC, setting a new record in the competition and surpassing the previous one, achieved in 2016 by Armel Le Cléac’h, by more than 9 days. A...

#Barcosavela.Com #Competitive Sailing #Regattas #Vendée Globe January 16, 2025

Final Destination: the Final Stretch of the Vendée Globe 2024

In less than 10 days, we will know the winner of the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe. Charlie Dalin, aboard the MACIF Santé Prévoyance, maintains a slight advantage over Yoann Richomme, of the PAPREC ARKÉA. Dalin was the first to emerge from the doldrums, while Richomme is still sailing in that area. The Leading Duo in the Vendée Globe 2024 After crossing the equator, Dalin has managed to overcome the doldrums, facing unstable weather conditions. For his part, Richomme...

#Sailboats #Competitive Sailing #Regattas #Vendée Globe January 07, 2025

Vendée Globe: Leaders Face New Challenges in the Indian Ocean

After the chasing pack rapidly closed in on Vendée Globe leaders Charlie Dalin (MACIF Prévoyance) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil), the top nine sailors face a new obstacle as they sail under Australia, near the longitude of Tasmania, seeking a way out of an Indian Ocean that has been relentless. To avoid a growing high-pressure area that could slow them down, they will all need to maintain maximum speed. This could allow Dalin, the long-time race leader, to increase...

#Competitive Sailing #Regattas #Vendée Globe December 11, 2024

The Ocean Race 2027 Will End in the Red Sea

In an announcement marking a historic milestone for The Ocean Race, the 2027 edition of this prestigious round-the-world regatta will conclude its stages in the waters of the Red Sea, specifically in AMAALA, a new destination dedicated to sports and wellness located in Saudi Arabia. A New Chapter for the Ocean Race History in the Waters of the Red Sea: For the first time in its long history, The Ocean Race sailors will have the opportunity to compete in the spectacular and...

#Competitive Sailing #Regattas #The Ocean Race #The Ocean Race 2027 November 22, 2024