Golden Globe Race 2026 sets sail from Les Sables-d’Olonne as Biscay brings the first challenges

Sixteen solo sailors began the McIntyre Golden Globe Race from Les Sables-d’Olonne on 6 September 2026, setting off on a non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of roughly 30,000 nautical miles. After an emotional farewell and a light-wind start, the Bay of Biscay quickly delivered the first tests of endurance and seamanship. This report draws on the organisers’ release dated 8 September. Race positions refer to 12:00 UTC on 8 September 2026. Four years of preparation, one...

#Solo Circumnavigation #Golden Globe Race #Les Sables D'olonne September 10, 2026

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 opens with 700 boats and 680 exhibitors

The 49th Cannes Yachting Festival opened on Tuesday 8 September 2026. Until Sunday 13 September, the Vieux Port and Port Canto bring together 680 exhibitors and 700 boats from 5 to 55 metres, according to the organiser’s opening release. Almost 56,000 international visitors are expected over the six days. The line-up spans sailing and motor boats, monohulls and multihulls, dayboats, superyachts and electric or hybrid solutions, alongside equipment, design, services,...

#Boat Shows #Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 #World Premieres #Innovation Route September 08, 2026

Marina Port Valencia’s SailGP debut draws thousands as the United States takes victory

Marina Port Valencia has completed its first weekend as a SailGP host venue. The Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia, held on 5 and 6 September 2026, brought thousands of fans to the waterfront and ended with the United States taking victory ahead of Australia. The circuit’s first visit to Valencia combined elite racing with a busy weekend at the marina. According to Marina Port Valencia’s event review, tickets sold out for both race days. Thirteen teams on a course close to...

#Valencia #Marina Port Valencia #Sail Gp #Spain Sail Grand Prix September 08, 2026

Cape Horn Hall of Fame welcomes six new inductees in 2026

George Anson, Alexia Barrier, Thomas Coville, Guirec Soudée, Brian Thompson and Paul Cayard are the six new names in the Cape Horn Hall of Fame. The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) held the ceremony in Les Sables-d’Olonne on 4 September 2026, as the 16 Golden Globe Race skippers made their final preparations for a solo circumnavigation. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, IACH president and pioneer of solo non-stop circumnavigation, and Jean-Luc van den Heede, the...

#Golden Globe Race #Les Sables D'olonne #Cape Horn #Cape Horn Hall Of Fame #Iach September 06, 2026

Marina Port Valencia prepares for the city’s SailGP debut

Marina Port Valencia is putting the finishing touches to its facilities for the Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia on 5 and 6 September 2026. SailGP’s first visit to the city will bring together 13 national teams racing identical F50 catamarans capable of exceeding 100 km/h on their foils. The event brings Valencia onto the Rolex SailGP Championship circuit and will take elite sailing closer to spectators, with a racecourse near the shore and the opportunity to follow the...

#Valencia #Marina Port Valencia #Sail Gp #Spain Sail Grand Prix September 03, 2026

Golden Globe Race 2026: 16 skippers ready with five days to go

With five days to go, 16 solo skippers are completing their final preparations in Les Sables-d’Olonne before the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race starts on Sunday, 6 September.The fleet faces around 30,000 nautical miles of solo, non-stop and unassisted sailing without GPS or modern navigation electronics. At the Vendée Globe Marina, final safety checks, provisions and farewells now dominate the countdown to an anticipated eight months at sea.The latest preparations follow...

#Golden Globe Race #Solo Sailing #Les Sables D’olonne September 01, 2026