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Vendée Globe Update: Leaders Surge North as Cape Horn Beckons for Many

Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) leading the fleet, the race intensifies across the rankings, from the leaders sprinting north to those battling the elements in the Southern Ocean.

Cool, Wet Start to 2025 with Bright Spots Ahead

The wet and cool weather marking the start of 2025 is set to linger over the weekend for much of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Vendée round the globe LIVE! 4/1/25

Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.

Tack to triumph: Vendée Globe leaders accelerate towards Northern Hemisphere

The Vendée Globe’s intense solo competition has entered a decisive phase as the leading skippers push northward toward the finish in Les Sables d’Olonne.

Cool heads, icy waters: Vendée Globe skippers face challenges at Point Nemo

The Vendée Globe continues to test its sailors’ endurance, skill, and resilience as they approach key milestones in this gruelling solo race around the world.

Refurbishing a Kiwi classic: Johan Joubert’s journey with <i>Voyager</i>

Few vessels evoke as much nostalgia and pride as the Vindex 32, a Kiwi icon designed and built by Jim Young in the 1970s.

Sam Goodchild: Navigating challenges in the Vendée Globe

Life aboard a Vendée Globe yacht is never easy, but for British sailor Sam Goodchild, it’s all part of the adventure.

Icebergs, high seas, and racing drama: Vendée Globe’s turbulent start to 2025

The opening hours of 2025 brought an icy surprise to Vendée Globe competitors as three skippers reported encountering icebergs, marking the first such sightings since 2008. With at least two icebergs spotted outside the Antarctic Exclusion Zone (AEZ), the challenge of navigating these treacherous waters has taken on a new edge, forcing sailors to remain on high alert.

Carbon Yachts joins MERC

Carbon Yachts has joined the Maritime Emissions Reduction Coalition (MERC), strengthening its commitment to sustainable boating technologies and greener seas.

International Voyage Certificate: Cat 1 rules and regulation changes

The Monaco Yacht Show: A premier showcase of luxury and Innovation

The Monaco Yacht Show returns as the premier showcase of superyacht luxury and cutting-edge marine innovation, drawing the world's finest vessels and builders.