Offshore

First MOD70 capsize

At 13:34 UTC, the MOD70 Spindrift capsized on the first leg of the Route des Princes inshore races off Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.

Pedal to the metal overnight, singlehanded downwind in 30 knots

The Figaro sailors are mid-way through a downwind sleigh ride along the south coast of England, a ‘yeehaa’ ride in 30+ knot winds and a building sea, they will be telling their grandchi

Recharging batteries before the final push

Over the course of today there has been a general northward push as the boats first rounded the Chaussee de Seine buoy at dawn before pushing on up through the Chenal du Four between Ouessant and m

Perfect fit

One of solo offshore racing’s brightest up-and-coming stars, Sam Goodchild has signed a two-year deal with adidas Sailing.

Ouessant and Sein lap nearly complete

This morning the Figaro fleet is well on its way to completing its lap of Ouessant and the Chaussee de Sein turning mark in the south on the final leg from Roscoff to Dieppe.

Spare spinnaker poles and second reefs

An overcast sky, light drizzle, light wind and a foul tide marked the start of the fourth and final leg of La Solitaire du Figaro 2013.

56 for the Mini Fastnet

56 boats are lining to take part in this weekend's Mini Fastnet. The line up compsites 26 Protos and 30 Series class boats with around 10 boats likely to be able to claim line honours.

Last blast

The fourth and final leg of La Solitaire du Figaro 2013 sets sail at 1100 UTC tomorrow from Roscoff bound for Dieppe.