Offshore

New recruits

The 2014 squad for the Artemis Offshore Academy has been announced, all with the pros

Artemis Offshore Academy new recruits

After testing their physical and mental stamina, sailing ability and potential to flourish in the highly competitive world of solo and short-handed racing, four 2013 Selection Trials candidates, Ri

Matt Allen commissions a new Ichi Ban

Australian yachtsman Matt Allen gave the green light in late February to Dubai-based Premier Composite Technologies and designer Shaun Carkeek for a new potential Rolex Sydney Hobart race winner.

Return of the Krys Ocean Race

After a year of 'transition' the MOD70 class returns with the announcement of the second edition of the Krys Ocean Race only this time it will take the MOD70 fleet on the reverse route from Brest t

Gavignet gets two girls

Omani sailor Raiya Al Habsi will carve out a slice of history in August after Oman Sail selected her as a member of the mixed Oman Air-Musandam MOD70 crew for the international racing clas

International gathering

The biggest and best offshore racing boats from around the world will be descending on the Solent for the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, beginning from Cowes on Sunday, 11 August.

Artemis Offshore Academy trials

Eight inshore races, 60 miles of offshore racing, 500 press ups, 8.2 minutes of ‘planking’, 200 miles by bike, eight interviews, one debate and an average of two hours sleep later, the