MSIG Europe completes The Ocean Race Atlantic as the final standings are confirmed

MSIG Europe was classified sixth on 12 September 2026, completing the fleet’s results in the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic from New York to Lorient. Conrad Colman’s crew brought the event to a close after a demanding crossing aboard its only non-foiling IMOCA. A shortened course in light windsWith extremely light winds and an adverse tidal current preventing progress, the race committee finished MSIG Europe in place, approximately 15 nautical miles short of the original...

#Imoca #The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 #Lorient #Offshore Racing September 13, 2026

United by the Ocean wins The Ocean Race Atlantic by just 8 minutes 56 seconds

Paul Meilhat’s United by the Ocean won the first edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic on 10 September 2026, beating Francesca Clapcich’s 11th Hour Racing by 8 minutes 56 seconds in Lorient. After nearly eight days of racing from New York, the result came down to a close duel along the French coast. A crossing decided in the final milesThe Atlantic had delivered rough seas and boat speeds above 30 knots. Near Lorient, the leaders faced a different test: flat water, roughly 10...

#Imoca #The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 #Lorient #Offshore Racing September 13, 2026

The Ocean Race Atlantic: four contenders with 500 miles to Lorient

Four teams were still in contention as The Ocean Race Atlantic entered its final 500 nautical miles on 9 September 2026. DMG MORI Global One held the advantage in the inaugural fully crewed IMOCA crossing from New York to Lorient, with fast reaching conditions giving way to the prospect of a tense, lighter-wind finish. This report covers the organisers’ bulletin of 9 September. Positions are the snapshot at 12:00 UTC that day; the arrival window below is the forecast...

#Imoca #The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 #Lorient #Offshore Racing September 10, 2026

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