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Kiwi pairs and doubles shine as rivals skip Plovdiv World Cup round

New Zealand pairs and doubles impress at World Cup Plovdiv as Ben Taylor, Oli Welch and Finn Hamill lead Kiwi crews into A Finals.

Tribute to Charlie Dalin

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.

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.

Broken shackle ends Le Poidevin's third Solo Trans-Tasman bid 120 miles from finish

A snapped shackle 120 miles from the finish ended Kevin Le Poidevin's third Solo Trans-Tasman attempt, leading to a harrowing ordeal near Lord Howe Island.

Estonia and Lithuania punch tickets to SSL Gold Final Brasil after weather cuts racing short

Estonia and Lithuania qualify for the SSL Gold Final Brasil 2026 after weather cuts the SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers to just three races.

200 sailors from 16 nations contest ILCA Asian Cup on Bohai Bay

More than 200 sailors from 16 nations are racing at the ILCA Asian Cup 2026 on Bohai Bay, Qinhuangdao, as a key Asian Games preparation event.

Sussex winery pours bubbly into Cowes Week's 200th anniversary

Bolney English Wine returns as Official Sparkling Wine Partner of Cowes Week 2026, celebrating the regatta's 200th anniversary with Sussex sparkling wines.

Vendee Globe record-holder Charlie Dalin dies of cancer at 42

French solo sailor Charlie Dalin, who won the 2024-25 Vendee Globe while battling cancer, has died aged 42. A tribute to a remarkable sailing champion.

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.

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.