Vendée Globe – The Ultimate Solo Round-the-World Sailing Race
The Vendée Globe is a solo, non-stop, unassisted yacht race around the world and is widely regarded as one of the toughest challenges in sailing.
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Vendee Globe 2024
The Vendee Globe 2024, marking its 10th anniversary, is set to begin on November 10 from Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
Vendee Globe 2016-2017
The Vendee Globe 2016-2017. This sailing race is ongoing at the time of writing. Those that are ‘in the know’ have been glued to the internet. The current race is fast, very exciting and in its closing stages. It has been brilliantly covered by the internet and the Vendee Globe organizers. The author is going to encourage you to get involved and to explain what the Vendee Globe is all about.
Extreme Sailing Series Singapore
Some of the world’s best sailors are preparing to meet up for the first, opening act of the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series Singapore. Act one is due to start on 5th February and will run through until 8th February, at the world famous Marina Bay, Singapore.
The Pineapple Cup
The Pineapple Cup Race
A premier selection of worthy craft and crew are once again preparing to test their seafaring mettle against anything that nature and man can throw at them during an 811 nautical mile race from Port Everglades, Florida to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Baja HaHa Cruisers Rally
Baja HaHa Cruisers Rally
The Baja HaHa Cruisers Rally is an exciting sailing event that takes place every year in the month of October. The race runs from San Diego all the way to Cabo San Lucas and there are stops at both Turtle Bay and Bahia Santa Maria. Consequently, the race has three legs, with the first being approximately 360 miles, the second 240 miles and the third 180 miles.
Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015
Volvo Ocean Race
History
The Volvo Ocean Race is held every 3 or 4 years and has been through many a name change. This sailing race around the world was originally known as the Whitbread Round the World Race and started in 1973.
Lake Ontario 300
Lake Ontario 300 Challenge
The Lake Ontario 300 Challenge is a yacht race which circumnavigates Lake Ontario, a distance of 300 nautical miles.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2012 – Get ready for the spills and thrills
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2012
Considered to be one of the greatest offshore races in the world, the 68th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2012 takes competitors on the annual challenge of 628 nautical miles through some of the most turbulent seas and difficult conditions crews will ever have to face. Only those with a true passion for sailing in the most adverse weather, plus a totally fearless disposition can handle this bluewater classic.