Category: Sailing regattas

Marina Port Valencia’s SailGP debut draws thousands as the United States takes victory

Marina Port Valencia has completed its first weekend as a SailGP host venue. The Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia, held on 5 and 6 September 2026, brought thousands of fans to the waterfront and ended with the United States taking victory ahead of Australia. The circuit’s first visit to Valencia combined elite racing with a busy weekend at the marina. According to Marina Port Valencia’s event review, tickets sold out for both race days. Thirteen teams on a course close to...

#Valencia #Marina Port Valencia #Sail Gp #Spain Sail Grand Prix September 08, 2026

Marina Port Valencia prepares for the city’s SailGP debut

Marina Port Valencia is putting the finishing touches to its facilities for the Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia on 5 and 6 September 2026. SailGP’s first visit to the city will bring together 13 national teams racing identical F50 catamarans capable of exceeding 100 km/h on their foils. The event brings Valencia onto the Rolex SailGP Championship circuit and will take elite sailing closer to spectators, with a racecourse near the shore and the opportunity to follow the...

#Valencia #Marina Port Valencia #Sail Gp #Spain Sail Grand Prix September 03, 2026

Golden Globe Race 2026: 16 skippers ready with five days to go

With five days to go, 16 solo skippers are completing their final preparations in Les Sables-d’Olonne before the 2026 McIntyre Golden Globe Race starts on Sunday, 6 September.The fleet faces around 30,000 nautical miles of solo, non-stop and unassisted sailing without GPS or modern navigation electronics. At the Vendée Globe Marina, final safety checks, provisions and farewells now dominate the countdown to an anticipated eight months at sea.The latest preparations follow...

#Golden Globe Race #Solo Sailing #Les Sables D’olonne September 01, 2026

Golden Globe Race 2026 fleet arrives in Les Sables

The 2026 Golden Globe Race fleet is in Les Sables-d’Olonne, where 16 solo skippers prepare for the non-stop round-the-world start from France on 6 September.The 28,000-nautical-mile McIntyre GGR will be sailed without outside assistance or modern navigation electronics. The fleet’s arrival at Port Olona gives visitors a rare opportunity to see the traditional long-keel yachts and meet their sailors before departure.Golden Globe Race 2026: key dates and factsPublic welcome:...

#Golden Globe Race #Les Sables D'olonne #Solo Sailing August 21, 2026

Fleet takes shape for sixth Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta

Ibiza, 16 July 2026 – The fleet is taking shape for the sixth edition of the Ibiza JoySail Superyacht Regatta, which will bring twenty superyachts to the waters off Ibiza and Formentera from 17 to 20 September 2026. Based at Marina Ibiza, Ibiza JoySail has become one of the leading superyacht regattas in the Mediterranean. This year’s edition will once again bring together an exceptional fleet of sailing yachts from some of the world’s most prestigious shipyards. Twenty...

#Barcosavela.Com #Competitive Sailing #Regattas July 16, 2026

Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille Ready to Celebrate 30 Years of Superyacht History

The countdown to the 30th edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille has officially begun, setting the stage for what promises to be an exceptional celebration of superyacht racing, design and maritime history in the Bay of Palma. This landmark anniversary represents an important milestone for Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta. In 2026, the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille will once again bring together world-class competition with the relaxed,...

#Luxury Yachts #Barcosavela.Com #Competitive Sailing #Regattas June 17, 2026