In the demanding world of singlehanded sailing, a week can make all the difference. This is evident in the progress of the 2024 Vendée Globe. Race leader Charlie Dalin, aboard *Macif Santé Prévoyance*, has achieved significant milestones, including passing Cape Leeuwin—one of the three great capes—after navigating around the Cape of Good Hope just a … Read more
From December 1 to 3, Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the latest edition of the NacionalGest Christmas Race, bringing together 265 sailors of all ages from 34 clubs across eight countries. The event showcased a mix of high-level competition and festive holiday spirit. In the Optimist class, sailors from the host club dominated the rankings. … Read more
World Sailing, previously known as the International Sailing Federation, has chosen Jeddah Yacht Club as the venue for the 2024 Junior Global Sailing Yacht Challenge Championship. Organized by the Saudi Sailing Federation, the event is scheduled to run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. The Women’s Global Sailing Yacht Challenge Championship will follow shortly after, … Read more
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has officially retired its final two Challenger-class submarines, paving the way for the newer Invincible-class submarines. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), RSS Conqueror and RSS Chieftain were decommissioned on Monday (Nov 25) during a ceremony held at Changi Naval Base. The event, presided over … Read more
PORTLAND – Amid a fierce “bomb cyclone” storm, a team of firefighters from Vancouver, Washington, arrived at the Columbia River dock on Tuesday for a high-stakes rescue mission: saving a man and his puppy stranded on a 32-foot sailboat. The vessel, partially tethered to the dock, was too far away for the pair to safely … Read more
There’s a possibility that the controversial First Officer Gary King from Below Deck Sailing Yacht could take over as captain, replacing Captain Glenn Shephard. Captain Glenn has led the show since its debut in February 2020, with season 5 currently airing. Gary began as Bosun in season 2 and has worked his way up to … Read more