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Beccaria and Clapcich turn south after Arctic Circle crossings in Vendee Arctique
Ambrogio Beccaria and Francesca Clapcich cross the Arctic Circle in the Vendee Arctique and head south, sharing lessons from solo offshore racing in extreme conditions.
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Tour Voile 2026 runs Cherbourg to Larmor-Plage with youth and mixed crew rules
Tour Voile 2026 runs Cherbourg to Larmor-Plage, 24 June to 12 July, with mixed crew and youth rules aboard Figaro Beneteau 3 boats. Full route and details inside.
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Cherbourg cements its role as France's offshore racing hub with Tour Voile
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin cements its status as France's offshore racing hub by hosting Tour Voile, shaping the careers of the next generation of French sailors.
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Vendee Arctique fleet turns for home after Arctic Circle crossings with rough seas ahead
The Vendee Arctique fleet has crossed the Arctic Circle and now heads south, with rough seas of up to four metres forecast as skippers race back to Les Sables d'Olonne.
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Vendee Globe champion Charlie Dalin dies at 42 after secret cancer battle
French offshore sailing champion Charlie Dalin, who won the 2025 Vendee Globe, has died at 42 after a private battle with gastrointestinal cancer. A profound loss for sailing.
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15 boats from 11 nations chase wide-open 2026 TP52 World title at Porto Cervo
15 boats from 11 nations contest the wide-open 2026 Rolex TP52 World Championship at Porto Cervo. Meet the contenders and key storylines ahead of racing.
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Vendee Globe champion Charlie Dalin dies at 52 after landmark solo race win
French offshore sailing champion Charlie Dalin, who won the 2025 Vendee Globe after 64 days at sea, has died aged 52. Read more about his remarkable legacy.
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Houhora Coastguard boards disabled yacht 40 miles offshore in 10-hour rescue
Houhora Coastguard completed a 10-hour, 100-nautical-mile rescue after a yacht lost steering 40 miles offshore. Volunteers boarded the vessel and helmed it safely home.
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Boissières drifts in near-calm south of Faroes but stays upbeat as Arctic Circle beckons
Arnaud Boissières drifts in glassy seas south of the Faroes but stays positive as the Arctic Circle draws near on this extraordinary offshore race.
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Sam Goodchild becomes first solo IMOCA skipper to cross the Arctic Circle
Sam Goodchild made history at the 2026 Vendee Arctique, becoming the first solo IMOCA skipper to cross the Arctic Circle, sailing to 66 degrees north of Iceland.
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Ciara Earley claims long-awaited AWKR Division 1 title with Jacobina after decade of near misses
Ciara Earley finally claims the AWKR Division 1 crown aboard Jacobina after a decade of near misses at the 34th Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta on Port Phillip.
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Veteran skipper, first-time helmswomen headline 34th Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta
From a 77-year-old Scottish skipper to first-time helmswomen, the 34th Australian Women's Keelboat Regatta brought inspiring stories to Port Phillip.
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