Transat Jacques Vabre – Class40s
The most competitive element of the Transat Jacques Vabre, if it does finally set sail tomorrow, will be the Class40, featuring by far the biggest fleet in the French biennial doublehanded race dowread more
First record for Spindrift 2
Crossing the finish line in San Salvador in the Bahamas this morning just before 0600 UTC, Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard’s maxi trimaran Spindrift 2...
Direct to Guadeloupe
They're off!read more
Bahamas arrival tomorrow
Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard’s maxi trimaran Spindrift 2 last night endured the slowest, most complicated and stressful phase of their Route of Discovery record...
Long wait until Thursday
Yesterday the Transat Jacques Vabre's Sports Director and the race committee of the 5400 mile doublehanded race from Le Havre to Itajaí, Brazil made the decision...
Nigel King appointed Team GBR manager
Whether dealing with a win or a loss, learning from past experiences is always key in understanding how you plan for future events and knowing...
Nigel King appointed Team GBR manager
Whether dealing with a win or a loss, learning from past experiences is always key in understanding how you plan for future events and knowing...
Start postponed again
With a forecast suggesting squalls of up to 50 knots from Monday night and into Tuesday, the race organisers of the Transat Jacques Vabre have...
Transition zone coming up
Making the most of a powerful trade winds, Spindrift 2 continues her attempt on the Route of Discovery record at full tilt.read more
Twiddling thumbs in Gijon
From Gijon to Sada, the Mini sailors are gagging to leave.read more
Transat Jacques Vabre preview
The Transat Jacques Vabre is 20 years old this year, having started out as the Route du Café when it ran from Le Havre to...
Transat Jacques Vabre start delayed
After a constant and careful analysis of the weather forecasts for Sunday, the organisers of the Transat Jacques Vabre have taken the decision to postpone...
Team Brazil to compete in Florianopolis
In just two weeks, the Extreme 40s will line-up on a brand new race course in Florianópolis, Brazil where they will be joined by Brazilian...
Restart on Tuesday…possibly
The Mini Transat first is either in the marina at Sada, close to La Coruna or in Gijon some 120 miles east as the crow...
Botin Partner’s first Class40
The Class40 race will certainly be the one to watch in the Transat Jacques Vabre, which is now due to exit Le Havre on Monday...
Transat Jacques Vabre – possible start delay
Originally scheduled on Sunday, 3 November at 1202 UTC, the start of the 11th Transat Jacques Vabre may be postponed due to the difficult weather...
Spindrift 2 ahead of the record
Having reached the island of Gran Canaria yesterday at 1800 - a required mark of course that must be left to starboard - the 40m...
Leg to Sada canned
Without doubt the Bay of Biscay has gained the upper hand over the Mini Transat this year.read more
Solid leads for Pedote and Lipinski
The Mini Transat fleet continues to make progress towards the northwest corner of Spain and the port of Sada, where they are to stop to...
Impressive prize money for Star Sailors League Final
The Star Sailors League (SSL) is proud to announce its first ever event: the 2013 SSL Final.read more