USA and Belgium Shine in Skiffs at French Olympic Week
The final day of the 56th French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered action-packed Medal Races for the skiff and foiling catamaran fleets, under a steady 10–12 knot easterly and lively waves. After a week that tested sailors across every weather condition — including a fierce Mistral — it was the USA, Belgium, and Great Britain […]
“You only get it here” – Epic Mistral baptises the next Olympic generation in Hyères
Day 3 “This was my first time in the Mistral, I like strong winds, but…it got crazy!” – Roos Wind “It was epic, just survival conditions – and the Ilca 6 are still out there!” – Nicholas Halliday “You know it’s gonna hurt like a m0£%@$*%£@!#, but you’ve just got to send it.” – Anna […]
Online Alert: Hyères Demands Patience Before the Mistral with Sunset Finish
The action all came in a flurry at the end of one of those days on the Med that are good for sunbathing but bad for racing. The Nacra 17s finished their third race just before the sun went down. With the most racing of the day, the shape of the 470, FX and Nacra 17 fleets began to look a little clearer, but […]
“Best day ever” as French Olympic Week sets sail in Hyères
Day 1 729 competitors 56 nations All 10 fleets on the water – 31 races Next Olympic generation shining The 56th edition of French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – Toulon Provence Méditerranée) began in classic Côte d’Azur conditions as 729 competitors from 56 nations started six days of racing. All ten fleets […]
Trofeo Princesa Sofia 2025 Wraps Up in Palma
The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia wrapped up on April 5th in Palma de Mallorca after a week of challenging and varied racing conditions. Sailors faced everything from strong winds and big waves to light airs and flat water, giving the fleet a real test across the board at Club Nàutic Arenal. This […]
It does not get better than this, sparkling spring sea breeze for Sofía day 2
After a brisk, breezy start to the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels on Monday which gave the Olympic sailing classes a test from the first start guns of the showcase Mallorcan regatta, today the athletes were afforded a couple of hours to regroup and find their marks before the renowned Bay of Palma sea breeze […]
Exciting Battles Await at the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels
The highly anticipated 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels is set to begin, bringing together rising stars, fresh team formations, and seasoned veterans in one of the most awaited post-Olympic sailing competitions. Running from March 31st to April 5th, this historic edition sees nearly 850 boats competing—an impressive increase from the 779 that […]
A great dress rehearsal on the Bay of Palma
The Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta turned the Bay of Palma into an Olympic sailing arena stadium over this past weekend during which the champions of the Spanish Cup in ILCA 6, 49er and 49er FX classes were decided. The 2025 edition of the Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta concluded after three days of varied conditions […]
The Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca is a benchmark in the promotion of gender equality
The Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca represents a benchmark in the promotion of gender equality in sailing on International Women’s Day, which is celebrated this Saturday, March 8. Four of the ten disciplines participating in the Mallorcan classic of Olympic classes are female, four male and two of mixed crew. With three weeks to go until […]
Pole Position in 49ers for Buksak & Glogowski after Day 1 in Lanzarote
15 February 2025 The 49er fleet enjoyed spectacular conditions for the opening day of racing at the Lanzarote International Regatta, which is taking place out of Marina Rubicón in the south of the Canary Island from 15 to 23 February. After finishing close to the medals at last year’s Olympic Regatta in Marseille, Poland’s Dominik […]