Saint-Tropez ready for thrilling 52 SUPER SERIES curtain raiser ahead of an epic season (4 min read)
Light breezes kicked off the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES in Saint-Tropez, with Crioula and Vayu taking practice race wins and proving that the title race is wide open. American Magic Quantum Racing returns with a retooled team led by Terry Hutchinson and Doug DeVos, while Provezza, the 2023 runner-up, eyes redemption. With 11 top-tier teams and unpredictable conditions, the stage is set for a competitive season opener starting Wednesday.

Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing for The Ocean Race Europe (3 min read)
British offshore standout Pip Hare will race with Canada Ocean Racing for the 2025 Ocean Race Europe, bringing her Vendée Globe-honed skills and leadership to the team. Hare joins Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer as watch leader aboard a new foiling IMOCA yacht, contributing to performance and strategy. The partnership marks a key step in Shawyer’s 2028 Vendée Globe ambitions and strengthens the team’s international credentials.

Transat Paprec Day 10 – Alexis Thomas & Pauline Courtois “It’s the fulfillment of a childhood dream” (4 min read)
Alexis Thomas and Pauline Courtois (Wings of the Ocean) continue to lead the Transat Paprec fleet after a daring inshore gamble around La Palma paid off. Despite exhaustion, the duo remains upbeat and focused as complex weather and light winds ahead threaten to compress the fleet. With tight competition, shifting strategies and emotional highs, this transatlantic mixed doublehanded race is still wide open.

A handy guide to boating into Europe (4 min read)
The RYA has released a comprehensive 2025 guide to help UK boaters navigate the regulations of sailing into European waters. It covers vital information on customs, flag etiquette, crew documents, temporary import rules, and the new UK entry permission process. Updates include extended import restrictions on food and a reminder about Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for non-British/Irish visitors. Skippers should prepare early to ensure smooth entry and exit across borders this summer.

Line-up for College Fleet Race Nationals (3 min read)
The 2024-25 college sailing season wraps up with the Women’s Fleet Race Nationals (May 20–23) and Open Fleet Race Nationals (May 27–30) in St. Mary’s City, MD. Thirty-six top teams will compete in each event, with automatic qualifiers and at-large selections from across all major conferences. Racing will be held in Zim 420Es and FJs, with Yale, Stanford, Harvard, and Georgetown among the top contenders.

Atlantic Ocean whale migration alert >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News (3 min read)
The Marine Mammal Advisory Group has issued a spring whale migration alert for offshore sailors navigating North Atlantic routes. Critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whales, humpbacks, sperm whales, and others are now transiting from Caribbean breeding grounds to northern feeding areas, overlapping with peak yacht delivery and cruising season. Mariners are urged to report close encounters or collisions via the MMAG Marine Strike Survey to aid research, improve safety, and protect marine life.

Amway’s eSpring brand partners with the 52 SUPER SERIES to help participants and guests stay hydrated (3 min read)
The 52 SUPER SERIES has announced a new sustainability partnership with Amway’s eSpring, the world’s top-selling home water purifier brand. Three dedicated eSpring Filling Stations will provide clean water at each 2025 regatta, saving up to 10,000 single-use plastic bottles across the season and advancing the series’ plastic reduction goals.