Located in the English Channel, on the southern coast of England, the Isle of Wight is one of the country’s 83 counties. It is often said that the Isle of Wight is a condensed version of England. Visiting it is therefore an excellent way to get a taste of this emblematic country. Between unspoiled nature,…
At 1:00 p.m. today, the fleet of the second GLOBE40 edition left Cádiz for Mindelo, on São Vicente in Cape Verde. After a 900-mile prologue from Lorient, which sketched out the first sporting contours of the competition, the 17 Class40 yachts now face a 1,500-mile run toward the trade winds. Key Takeaways Cádiz Welcomes the…
The second edition of The Ocean Race Europe will set sail this Sunday, August 10, from Kiel, Germany. Seven IMOCA teams are entered in this 4,500-nautical mile course divided into five stages. Listed on the IMOCA Globe Series Championship calendar, the race promises an intense sporting confrontation across varied conditions, while promoting environmental awareness and…
Italian sailor Francesca Clapcich is preparing for a new challenge: competing in the 2028 Vendée Globe. This initiative is backed by an expanded partnership with 11th Hour Racing, an organization committed to promoting sustainability and inclusivity in sailing. An Impressive Career Francesca Clapcich has built an outstanding track record: Targeting the 2028 Vendée Globe With…
The Ocean Fifty Series 2025 Championship promises to be full of new developments, with the arrival of new skippers, changes in partnerships, and innovative projects focused on environmental responsibility. The fleet, now composed of 11 trimarans, will see several boats changing hands, while the class continues its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. An Active…
French skipper Franck Cammas has announced the launch of Sailing Generation, an innovative project designed to bring together the worlds of Olympic and offshore sailing. This unique initiative aims to promote knowledge sharing and technological advancements while making these disciplines more accessible to a broader audience. An Ambitious and Groundbreaking Initiative Sailing Generation stands out…
The HyTime project, backed by the UK government, has reached a historic milestone with the conclusion of real-world testing. Bramble Energy, in partnership with Barrus, has developed groundbreaking fuel cell technology to power the world’s first hydrogen-electric boat. Innovative Technology for Decarbonizing the Maritime Sector Bramble Energy has designed, developed, and deployed a marinized printed…
« This exceptionally well-done bowrider offers style and substance in equally heavy measure, » praises Boating Magazine. The H2e, powered by the E-Motion electric marine powertrain from Vision Marine Technologies, not only sets a world record as the fastest electric boat but also delivers amazing performance on the water. Innovation in Electric Boating Technology The E-Motion outboard…