Welcome to Grenada – Comanche and L4 Trifork reflect on the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. For many, the Transatlantic Race is the pinnacle of offshore sailing and often a central focus for sailors and crews looking to break records across an ocean that is repeatedly a tactical minefield with multiple weather systems. Line Honours winner …
Austin and Gwen Fragomen, owners of the Interlodge Sailing Team, are currently sitting in top positions heading into day four of the highly competitive Southernmost Regatta in Key West, Florida. After six races, Interlodge IV (2015 Botin 44) has a healthy lead in the ORC division. After six races in the GL52 class, the Doyle …
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Comanche crew celebrate setting a new race record in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race after completing the race to Grenada in record time: 7d 22hrs 1min 4secs ©️ Arthur Daniel/RORC The 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi Comanche, skippered by Mitch Booth, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, winning the magnificent …
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In the early hours of the 29th December, the Derwent River served a traditional light air finish to the Supermaxi’s vying for line honours in this years Rolex Sydney Hobart. After a 628 mile battle from Sydney, the fleet has faced all weather conditions. Eventually, it was the RP100 Black Jack, sailing under the Monaco …
UPDATE 0100 // After an initial speedy exit from the Harbour, the past twelve hours have been a hard slog for the fleet into a strong & gusty southerly as the crews made their way down the NSW coast. 55 boats remain in the Fully-Crewed divisions after 16 retirements; 15 in the inaugural Two-Handed division …
Brutal first night of Sydney Hobart, with strong, gusty southerly Read More »
With only 7 races under their belt, Doyle powered “Deep Blue” a Botin 85, is happy with how things are going. The feedback from Rob MacMillian on their new sails are they are incredibly versatile across the varying wind ranges. Their sails matched with self proclaimed best crew in the game, this boat will be …
The excitement builds as we etch towards the return of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race this year after the Boxing Day stalwart was cancelled in 2020 with only one week to go. Those looking to take part in the great race south are in full swing. Undoubtedly, crews, boat captains, owners, volunteers, race committees, and …
In association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, the Royal Ocean Racing Club expects a record turnout for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race starting on the 8th of January 2022. Doyle powered entries this year include Line Honours favourite, Comanche (CAY), the 100 ft (33m) canting keel Supermaxi, skippered …
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Jordi Calafat joins Doyle Sails as Grand Prix Designer. Doyle Sails announced today that Jordi Calafat is the latest powerhouse addition to join the ever-expanding Doyle Sails Grand Prix sailing and design team. Jordi is synonymous with the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, 52 Super Series, Club Swan classes and a significant number of one-design …
Targeting 10,000 young people by 2025, the global league’s community outreach program has already surpassed sixty percent of it’s Race for the Future goal
