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Edenred, Neo Sailing Technologies' new Ocean Fifty trimaran, is on the water
After 15 months of construction at Le Verdon-sur-Mer, the trimaran Edenred was launched on July 18. The third Ocean Fifty designed by Neo Sailing Technologies, she combines performance and durability, incorporating recyclable materials such as Elium resin. Skippered by Basile Bourgnon and Emmanuel Le Roch, Edenred begins its first tests before the Transat Café l'Or. A major new step for the NST shipyard, which will field three boats in this benchmark race.
The McIntyre Mini Globe Race sets course for South Africa from Fiji
On July 26, 14 solo sailors will set off from Vuda Marina in Fiji on the third leg of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race, an unprecedented round-the-world voyage in 5.80-meter, self-built plywood sailboats. Heading for South Africa via Australia and the Indian Ocean: a 9,700-mile course considered the most perilous of the race. After a successful and festive stopover in Fiji, the adventure takes a more serious turn as we approach the dreaded Agulhas Current and the depressions of the Deep South.
D-7 to the opening of the Rolex Fastnet Race village in Cherbourg
A festive atmosphere is guaranteed from July 24 to August 2 in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin with the opening of the Rolex Fastnet Race village. Live concerts, DJ sets, entertainment, foodtrucks and a local brasserie will punctuate this exceptional week. The highlight of the program: a free concert by U2 Révolution and an electrifying evening after the Patrouille de France. A popular festival to be experienced to the full, on land and at sea.
The French SailGP team aims for victory in Portsmouth
After a podium finish in New York, the French SailGP team, led by Quentin Delapierre, is looking forward to the Portsmouth Grand Prix (July 19-20). On a course as strategic as it is demanding, Les Bleus are clearly aiming for victory. Tactically sharpened, strengthened by data analysis and determined to shine, the French team is ready to do battle with the best sailing nations on the world's most spectacular circuit.
Actual Ultim 4 in the water, ready for a new challenge with Anthony Marchand
After four months of customization, the maxi trimaran Actual Ultim 4 (ex Gitane 17) was relaunched in Lorient under her new colors. Buoyed by the ambition of the Actual Group and skipper Anthony Marchand, the giant of the seas is set for an intense season, with the Rolex Fastnet Race on July 26 in its sights. This emotional launch marks the start of a new sporting adventure for this exceptional yacht, now in the hands of a seasoned and determined sailor.
Young sailors inspired by Cape Horners Sailing Bursary dream of the Fastnet
Thanks to the support of the International Association of Cape Horners (IACH), a group of 16 to 19 year-olds completed a demanding leadership course with the Tall Ships Youth Trust in Portsmouth. Accompanied by sailing professionals, these apprentice sailors have gained in confidence, team spirit and nautical skills. Five of them are now aiming to take part in the Fastnet Race 2027. A fine example of how Cape Horn values can be passed on to the next generation.
Skipper Macif's 2026 selection opens up to women sailors
The Skipper Macif excellence program launches a 100% female selection for 2026. The aim is to select the 14th Skipper Macif, who will succeed Charlotte Yven and join Hugo Dhalenne in the program. Renowned for revealing the talents of ocean racing since 2008, the industry is thus affirming its commitment to promoting greater gender diversity in top-level sailing. Applications are open until October 12, with the finals scheduled for November at the Pôle Finistère Course au Large.
The Rolex Fastnet Race celebrates 100 years of adventure at sea
A legendary offshore sailing event, the Rolex Fastnet Race will celebrate its centenary on July 26. An emblematic event supported by Rolex since 2001, it will bring together more than 450 boats from 30 countries to cover the 695 miles between Cowes and Cherbourg, via the famous Fastnet Rock. A veritable rite of passage for sailors from all over the world, the Fastnet remains a benchmark in terms of its exacting standards, diversity and international scope, combining nautical traditions with cutting-edge innovations.
Martine Grael makes SailGP history with an unprecedented victory
Martine Grael becomes the first woman to win a fleet race in SailGP, marking a historic milestone in the Racing on the Edge series. The episode, unveiled this July 14, looks back at the double Olympic champion's career at the helm of the Brazilian team Mubadala, winner in New York. This emblematic performance, hailed in the SailGP documentary series produced with Rolex, highlights the evolution of the mixed championship and the rise of women in top-level sailing.
Fabien Delahaye wins solo on Les Sables âeuros Horta âeuros Les Sables 2025
Fabien Delahaye brilliantly wins the 10th edition of Les Sables âeuros Horta âeuros Les Sables. Thanks to a daring southerly option on the return leg between the Azores and Vendée, the skipper of the Class40 Legallais won the solo race after a breathless finale, marked by minute gaps between the leaders. Third in the first double-handed leg with Pierre Leboucher, Delahaye also won the overall classification. A performance that confirms the Norman tandem's rise to prominence just a few months ahead of the Transat Café L'Or.
Paprec by Normandy Inshore Program triumphs on Tour Voile 2025
After 16 intense days of racing, Paprec by Normandy Inshore Program won the 46th edition of the Tour Voile and added its name to the event's prize list. Despite a capricious wind on the final day in Port-la-Forêt, the Normandy crew held on to its lead to claim overall victory, ahead of Dunkerque-Kiloutou and La Réunion. An eventful edition, rich in emotions and lessons learned, which confirms the Tour Voile's place as a training ground and revelation point for tomorrow's talents.
