Haslar Marina celebrates its 30th anniversary
Following significant investment over the last 18 months, boatfolk says it’s launched ‘a new era of marina’ at Haslar...
Alex Thomson
All about Alex Thomson and his quest to win the Vendée Globe and other races.
Crémer continues Vendée bid with new team and sponsor
After being shockingly dropped by sponsor Banque Populaire, French sailor Clarisse Crémer will return to sailing with a new...
Alex Thomson buys controversial Vendée Globe yacht
Alex Thomson has bought Banque Populaire’s IMOCA 60 following the team’s withdrawal from the next Vendée Globe in 2024...
Alex Thomson backs new Canada Ocean Racing sailing campaign
Canadian businessman Scott Shawyer has launched Canada Ocean Racing, a new offshore sailing team. Shawyer will compete in the...
Alex Thomson steps down from racing
British sailor Alex Thomson won’t compete as a skipper in the 2024 Vendée Globe, the solo, non-stop race around-the-world,...
Vendée Globe announces next edition to set off 10/11/24
Thirty one of the 33 skippers who competed in the 9th Vendée Globe mustered in Les Sables-d’Olonne for the...
Alex Thomson aims for top spot in Fastnet
British sailing team Alex Thomson Racing will begin its 2021 competitive season with the Fastnet Race on August 8th....
Vendée Globe organisers reveal fan community has doubled
In a round-up of key statistics from the latest edition of the Vendée Globe, organisers revealed that its online...
Maritime centre opens in Stokes Bay
A new maritime centre, based at the Gosport and Fareham Trust (GFM) at Stokes Bay, is being backed by...
Doyle Sails adapts Vendée Globe technology for leisure sails
According to Peter Greenhalgh, who heads up grand prix sales for Doyle Sails Solent, ‘lots of people’s boats are...
Is maritime pollution the overall winner of the Vendée Globe?
An online debate about the safety of the Vendée Globe and the extent of damage already experienced is raging....
