Palm Beach XI christened in Sydney: a legend reborn
After an extraordinary five-month sprint, Mark Richards and his team are nearing completion of a transformation few would attempt on a yacht of this pedigree
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Joint Statement from ORC and X-Yachts
ORC and X-Yachts are working closely together to address the technical questions raised regarding the XR41 and the current parameter limits within the ORC VPP. Both parties share a common goal: to ensure a fair, accurate, and scientifically robust rating system for 2026 and beyond
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Groundbreaking 15th Edition of the Yacht Racing Forum
The international yacht racing community gathered in force in Amsterdam on November 20–21, as the Yacht Racing Forum welcomed a full house of 250 delegates from 26 countries for two days of high-level debate, knowledge sharing, and business
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts unveils upgrades to Palm Beach XI ahead of 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race
Just days after announcing its custodianship of the iconic Wild Oats XI, now reborn as Palm Beach XI, Palm Beach Motor Yachts today unveiled the details of the race yacht’s ambitious transformation.
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Two weeks to go to the Yacht Racing Forum
The 15th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum, taking place in Amsterdam on November 20–21, promises exciting debates and concrete outcomes that will hopefully benefit individuals, sailing clubs, events, companies, and the sailing industry as a whole
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2026 Antigua Bermuda Race returns, drawing fleet to SailGP Bermuda
After a two-year pause, the fifth edition of the Antigua Bermuda Race sets sail from Antigua on April 29, 2026. Timed just after Antigua Sailing Week and ahead of SailGP Bermuda on May 9–10, the race promises a perfect chance to revive excitement for the western Atlantic’s longest ocean challenge.
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Rolex Middle Sea Race, with Lunatika Italy wins the Double Handed class
Each year the Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts a diverse fleet in terms of yacht design, size and age, crew composition and, of course, ambition. It is from this diversity that so many extraordinary stories emerge
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More Class Acts at the Rolex Middle Sea Race
With confirmation that the Mills 72 Balthasar is the overall winner of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race, interest is now focuses on the class podiums particularly under IRC time correction
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Yacht Racing Forum: one month to go
The international sailing community will meet in Amsterdam on November 20-21 for two days of conferences, networking, business and an exciting social calendar
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Balthasar Triumphs in the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race
At 1200 CEST, the overall winner of the 46th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race was announced as the Mills 72 Balthasar, led by Louis Balcaen
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