Offshore
The semi-flying Mini scow
Once upon a time there was the vague theory in yacht design that if something ‘looked right’ it probably ‘was right’.
Mini Transat Iles de Guadeloupe preview
Not sure I should be ‘fessing’ up to this, but it was 20 years ago that I covered my first Mini Transat, that race starting from Brest and won by a young Yvon Bourgnon, but most importa
Strong start for Cherry
The multi-stage Generali Solo Mediterranée got off to an eventful start in Sete, France.
New Fastnet course record
Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD 70 trimaran Phaedo3 has capped a very busy season with a very special record.
World first
After 13 days' racing through the treacherous waters of the North East Passage for 3240nm, Qingdao China, led by Chinese skipper Guo Chuan, finally crossed the finish line on the Bering St
Range and diversity
One of the charms of the Mini Transat îles de Guadeloupe is the wide selection of sailors taking part.
Knut Frostad stands down
Knut Frostad, CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, is stepping down at the end of 2015 after eight years at the helm for family reasons.
Safety first
The Mini Transat Îles de Guadeloupe skippers all attended the safety briefing held this morning with the 24F pilots and border patrol boat staff that survey movements on the Bay of Biscay.