The fifth finisher in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, Jeremy Bagshaw shares how he prepared his OE32 for a circumnavigation alone
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Pen Duick VI around Cape Horn first in the Ocean Globe Race
Pen Duick VI, skippered by Marie Tabarly, is the first of the Ocean Globe Race fleet to round Cape Horn during Leg 3
2023 Ocean Globe Race starts…with legendary yachts taking part
14 yachts have crossed the start line in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race off Cowes, The race is being run in the spirit of the 1973 Whitbread Race, with crews…
Whitbread Race veterans reunited after decades
Whitbread Race veterans, including Tracy Edwards and Sir Chay Blyth, have met at the Ocean Globe Race village in Southampton ahead of the start of the retro round the world…
Circumnavigator Bill Pinkney dies aged 87
Bill Pinkney, who was the first black sailor to sail around the world solo via the five great southern capes, has died
Ocean Globe Race 2023: everything you need to know
The Ocean Globe Race will see 14 boats and their crews circumnavigating the world without the use of modern equipment, in the spirit of the 1973 Whitbread Race
All female crew challenges for Jules Verne Trophy
The Famous Project team are aiming to become the first all-women crew to win the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest non-stop circumnavigation of the world in any type of…
Around the world in a 5.8m boat! Meet the sailor preparing to race a Class Globe 5.80
British sailor Adam Waugh is currently building his 5.8m boat at his home in Northumberland before taking part in the 2025 Mini Globe Race across the Atlantic Pacific and Indian
Jessica Watson – the real sailor behind the True Spirit film
Whilst the new Netflix True Spirit movie was being filmed, celebrating Jessica Watson's real-life teenage solo, non-stop global circumnavigation, the 29-year-old was battling her biggest-ever challenge ashore.
Rescued Golden Globe contender Abhilash Tomy re-enters race
Abhilash Tomy has re-entered the 2022 Golden Globe Race following extensive rehabilitation from injuries sustained during the 2018 edition
Eight bells for ‘sailing maverick’ Les Williams
Les Williams, one of sailing's pioneering mavericks from the 1960s - 1980s passed away in late January.
Les Powles tribute: Fair winds to the Corinthian sailor
Corinthian sailor Les Powles who successfully sailed solo around the world three times during the 1970s and ‘80s and was a recipient of the British Yachtsman of the Year award,…
How I sailed around Anglesey in a 16ft Shetland skiff
Father and son Lloyd and Sam Griffiths recreate a dinghy sailing from 60 years ago in the challenging waters of North Wales
Amazing feats by Golden Globe Race entrants just to reach starting line
Dedicated Golden Globe Race 2022 entrants will have sailed halfway around the world, prior to the start in Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
Katie McCabe and Murdoch McGregor complete circumnavigations at opposite ends of Britain
Katie McCabe – youngest sailor ever to circumnavigate Great Britain single-handed and Murdoch McGregor – an octogenarian undertaking a similar feat, completed their journeys at the weekend at opposite ends of the…
Another UK entry for the Golden Globe Race
Ertan Beskardes now joins Susie Goodall and Robin Davie in flying the flag for Britain
Veterans return to Falmouth after circumnavigating Britain
The Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge crew endured rough weather and broken gear during their eight week voyage
Jeanne Socrates forced to abandon world record attempt
After being thwarted last year, British yachtswoman, Jeanne Socrates, has suffered further disappointment after falling from a ladder just days before a new record attempt
Emotional homecoming for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Round Britain 2017 crew
The Round Britain '17 crew covered 2,206 nautical miles in 17 legs to complete their circumnavigation of the British Isles aboard the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust yacht, Moonspray
Largest-ever Clipper Race is under way
The biggest-ever edition of the Clipper Race, got under way on the River Mersey, Liverpool, on Sunday, 20 August, in front of thousands of spectators.