The Southern Ocean Will Now Take Center Stage
This month, some three dozen iron-willed sailors—scattered throughout the Barcelona World Race fleet, Jules Verne record-attempts, and other competitions—will battle the Roaring Forties.
This month, some three dozen iron-willed sailors—scattered throughout the Barcelona World Race fleet, Jules Verne record-attempts, and other competitions—will battle the Roaring Forties.
In the world of offshore rowing, two (or more) hulls may prove to be faster than one.
Rolex photographer Carlo Borlenghi captures the majesty of this blustery bash to Tasmania.
The Reichel Pugh 51 Secret Men’s Business 3.5 is the overall handicap winner. “It was a boyhood dream to win this race,” says owner Geoff Boettcher.
The Barcelona World Race, which starts Dec. 31, gives sailing fans reason to cheer in the New Year.
Marcus Blackmore’s TP52 Hooligan won this combination buoy- and distance-racing event, which serves as a warm-up for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.
Jeanne Socrates is in the midst of a solo circumnavigation aboard her Najad 380 Nereida.
With a 105-foot weapon, Franck Cammas slayed the Atlantic and the Route du Rhum’s Unlimited Class. Was it as easy as it looked?
Success has come often to offshore legend Michel Desjoyeaux. However, the cerebral Frenchman has no intention of resting on his laurels with two major races this winter and the granddaddy of shorthanded sailing, the Vendée Globe, next year.
The 2011-’12 edition is shaping up to be the most competitive Volvo Ocean Race yet.
Doug Baker is gunning for the course record with his Reichel Pugh 78 Akela.
Igor Simcic’s Esimit Europa 2 took line honors in this 600-mile dash through the Mediterranean. Photos courtesy Rolex / Rene Rossignaud and Rolex / Kurt Arrigo
This month, some three dozen iron-willed sailors—scattered throughout the Barcelona World Race fleet, Jules Verne record-attempts, and other competitions—will battle the Roaring Forties.
In the world of offshore rowing, two (or more) hulls may prove to be faster than one.
Rolex photographer Carlo Borlenghi captures the majesty of this blustery bash to Tasmania.
The Reichel Pugh 51 Secret Men’s Business 3.5 is the overall handicap winner. “It was a boyhood dream to win this race,” says owner Geoff Boettcher.
The Barcelona World Race, which starts Dec. 31, gives sailing fans reason to cheer in the New Year.
Marcus Blackmore’s TP52 Hooligan won this combination buoy- and distance-racing event, which serves as a warm-up for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.
Jeanne Socrates is in the midst of a solo circumnavigation aboard her Najad 380 Nereida.
With a 105-foot weapon, Franck Cammas slayed the Atlantic and the Route du Rhum’s Unlimited Class. Was it as easy as it looked?
Success has come often to offshore legend Michel Desjoyeaux. However, the cerebral Frenchman has no intention of resting on his laurels with two major races this winter and the granddaddy of shorthanded sailing, the Vendée Globe, next year.
The 2011-’12 edition is shaping up to be the most competitive Volvo Ocean Race yet.
Doug Baker is gunning for the course record with his Reichel Pugh 78 Akela.
Igor Simcic’s Esimit Europa 2 took line honors in this 600-mile dash through the Mediterranean. Photos courtesy Rolex / Rene Rossignaud and Rolex / Kurt Arrigo
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