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Inshore & Offshore Racing
Transat Paprec Day 12 – Charlotte Yven & Hugo Dhallenne: “Now, it’s all in the mind too!” (3 min read)
On Day 12 of the Transat Paprec, Wings of the Ocean, Cap St Barth, and Skipper Macif are battling closely at the front with only 5 nautical miles separating them. Charlotte Yven and Hugo Dhallenne credit their strong teamwork and clean sailing for keeping them in podium contention. A light wind zone ahead is forcing all teams to reassess routing strategies, with no clear favorite emerging yet. The race is becoming a test of mental focus as much as tactics and endurance.
Gladiator back on winning form as 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season opens in Saint-Tropez (3 min read)
Gladiator opened the 2025 52 SUPER SERIES season in Saint-Tropez with a commanding performance, winning Race 1 and finishing second in Race 2. Alpha + took the other win, putting them three points behind the British team on the provisional leaderboard. Provezza suffered a disqualification in Race 1, highlighting the tight competition. With three races planned for Friday, the fleet is bracing for more high-stakes action in picture-perfect Mediterranean conditions.
60th Anniversary Congressional Day 2 – Monnin in the hunt for semi-final spot (3 min read)
Eric Monnin and the Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team surged into second place on Day 2 of the 60th Congressional Cup, winning all their races including a crucial one against defending champion Chris Poole. Poole remains the overall leader with a 11-1 record, while Australia’s Cole Tapper, local skipper Dave Hood, and Sweden’s Johnie Berntsson are all fighting hard for semi-final spots. With the leaderboard tightening and only four semi-final spots available, the second round robin promises intense head-to-head action.
Life-Changing Ocean Racing Experience (3 min read)
Skipper Cyrus Allen and co-skipper Lillian Stewart completed the 2025 Melbourne to Osaka race aboard White Spirit, describing the five-week journey as life-changing. The duo faced intense heat, gear failures, and shifting conditions but emerged with a deeper connection to their yacht and each other. Wildlife encounters, tactical kite runs, and shared resilience marked the adventure, leaving them proud and open to racing again.
Overall results go to the wire at Antigua Sailing Week (4 min read)
Racing remains tight at Antigua Sailing Week, with several classes still undecided heading into the final day. While Pyewacket has dominated CSA Class 1, other divisions are seeing multiple boats in contention, including WaveWalker, DNR, and Dauntless in CSA Class 2. A standout feature of this year’s event is the Youth to Keelboat (Y2K) initiative, with local young sailors like 16-year-old Isaiah Tonge playing integral roles on international teams. The program is successfully bridging the gap from dinghy sailing to high-level keelboat racing for Antiguan youth.
Tech & Gear
Meet the 68-Foot Cirrus | Cruising World (4 min read)
Cirrus, a 68-foot custom carbon cruiser from Stephens Waring Design, merges Spirit of Tradition aesthetics with modern performance. Built by James Betts Enterprises, it features a deep bulb keel, carbon rig, and short-handed sailing systems for efficient ocean passages. The interior combines warm teak with white paneling, housing high-end amenities and six guest berths. Designed for serious offshore comfort and style, Cirrus is the product of years of vision and refinement.
SailGP / America’s Cup
Mike & Anna Visit Atlassian Williams Racing Fan Zone In Miami! (1 min read)
U.S. SailGP Team’s Mike Buckley and Anna Weis brought some sailing flair to the Atlassian Williams Fan Zone ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The duo tested their skills on Formula 1 simulators and joined fan challenges, with Buckley also sitting down for an interview with Team Principal James Vowles. The event highlighted cross-sport collaboration and fan engagement ahead of a busy weekend for both motorsport and sailing fans.
Spotlight
St. Francis Yacht Club: Excellence on San Fransisco Bay – US Sailing (4 min read)
The St. Francis Yacht Club continues to solidify its place as a top-tier U.S. sailing institution, hosting three national championships and two qualifiers in 2025. Its prime location, active racing calendar, and dedication to youth development and foiling innovation make it a cornerstone of American sailing. Events include the U.S. WingFoil Championship, U.S. Women’s Match Racing, and the Chubb Youth Triplehanded Championship. As it nears its centennial, the club remains deeply committed to fostering excellence and community in the sport.