Pip Hare flies the flag for Britain on Arctic challenge
Pip Hare (48) is the sole British sailor competing in the Vendée Arctique, which started from Les Sables d’Olonne on Sunday 12 June, 2022. Hare who finished 19th in the …
Caribbean sizzler – St Thomas International Regatta 2019
Guaranteed spectacular sailing conditions and fine local hospitality continues to make St Thomas International Regatta an all-time Caribbean favourite writes Sue Pelling. Those fortunate enough to be based in the …
Golden Globe start
Emotions ran high with barely a ‘dry eye in the house’ at the start of the Golden Globe Race in Les Sables d’Olonne, France on 1 July, writes Sue Pelling. …
US Virgin Islands defy hurricane wrath
St Croix, St Thomas and St John open for business as Caribbean regatta season gets underway Just six months after the devastation caused by Irma and Maria, two category …
Barbados Sailing Week finale
Gala prizegiving marks end of successful regatta Bridgetown, Barbados (23 January, 2018): Barbados Sailing Week incorporating the Coastal Racing Series and the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race concluded last night …
Mount Gay Round Barbados Race record breakers – 2018
Thrilling conditions for Caribbean classic Bridgetown, Barbados (21 January, 2018): Squally winds reaching 30kts from the north-east made for magical sleigh-ride, record-breaking conditions in the 82nd Mount Gay Round Barbados Race. While …
Barbados Sailing Week prepares for headline event
J/24s complete series and countdown to Mount Gay Round Barbados Race underway Bridgetown, Barbados (20 January, 2018): While final preparations are underway for the Mount Gay Round Barbados Race tomorrow, the …
One-design racing returns to Barbados Sailing Week
J/24 fleet springs into action as Coastal Series concludes Bridgetown, Barbados (19 January, 2018): The hugely competitive local J/24 fleet enjoyed the first of its brand-new two-day race series. Today was …
High spirits at Barbados Sailing Week
Coastal Series winners emerge with one race to go Bridgetown, Barbados (18 January, 2018): With winds up to 17kts competitors enjoyed more thrilling sailing and tactical racing for the second day …
Barbados Sailing Week off to a cracking start
Tip top conditions for Coastal Series opener Bridgetown, Barbados (17 January, 2018): Glorious conditions with up to 18kts of breeze and accompanying swell made for an exciting day on the water …