RORC Transatlantic Race, MOD70s finish in Grenada, Sailing Video

Phaedo³ gets line honours in the RORC Transatlantic Race 2015 - from Ocean Images on Vimeo.


Phaedo3 flying 2 hulls and doing 30 knots from Bill Springer on Vimeo.

RORC Transatlantic Race - Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with The International Maxi Association - Phaedo3 takes Line Honors as MOD70 battle comes to a close - MOD70s finish in Grenada - Lloyd Thornburg’s mighty green MOD70, Phaedo3 crossed the finish line off Quarantine Point, Grenada Friday morning, completing the RORC Transatlantic Race at UTC 10:56:03 in 5 days 22 hrs 46mins 03 secs. Waging a ‘Master and Commander’ style battle from the start in Lanzarote, Team Phaedo held onto their lead, finishing less than two hours ahead of Tony Lawson’s MOD70, Ms Barbados (Concise 10) and taking Line Honours victory in the second edition of the race. Ms Barbados (Concise 10), skippered by Ned Collier-Wakefield was the second boat to finish at 12:36:44 UTC and the friendly rivalry ceased as Team Phaedo3 welcomed their transatlantic match racing partners alongside the dock. Latest news, blogs from the boats and photos: http://rorctransatlantic.rorc.org/ and follow progress of the race via the Race Tracker.


Jules Verne Trophy - Day 12 - Le grand Sud ? // The Southern Ocean? Published on Dec 4, 2015

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Transat Jacques Vabre 2015 Finish, Macif, Francois Gabart, Pascal Bidégorry (videos)

UPDATE: In its first race, the Trimaran MACIF signs a magnificent victory in the Transat Jacques Vabre. François Gabart and Pascal Bidégorry Brazil crossed the finish line on Saturday, November 7 at 20.75 knots average speed: video below--



The MACIF trimaran in the trade winds off Brazil, Transat Jacques Vabre 2015, November 4, 2015: The MACIF trimaran continues off the Brazilian coast and skippers are smiling!

The Finish Line Awaits | Transat Jacques Vabre 2015 : Le Havre - Itajai | October 2015 | Take to the seas and act for the planet: "Francois Gabart and Pascal Bidégorry are on the home stretch with no significant weather hurdles remaining on the 5400 miles Transat Jacques Vabre course which left Le Havre on Sunday 25th October. At 1600hrs UTC this Friday afternoon they had 314 miles standing between their bows of Macif and the finish line in Itajaí. Second placed Thomas Coville and Jean Luc Nélias on Sodebo Ultim are 178 miles behind and have been averaging three knots slower than Macif which is making 27 to 28kts. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, victory should be Macif’s in the early hours of Saturday morning. Skipper Francois Gabart, who won the Vendée Globe on his first attempt at just 29 years old in January 2013, said today that the final 40 miles into the finish line will be complicated, but their margin over second placed Sodebo Ultim’ should be enough to secure a maiden race victory...." (Read more at link above)- LIVE Tracker -- More info: JohnTheCrowd | Sailing News: Transat Jacques Vabre 2015 (twitter feed / video)

Above: SODEBO ULTIM - TJV 2015: "Champagne sailing" between the Canaries and Cape Verde, just a few days ago. Idyllic conditions on SodeboUltim: blue sky, flat sea and wind ... (Published on Oct 30, 2015)


First images of MACIF trimaran in the southern hemisphere

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Volvo Ocean Race Fleet Nears Gothenberg Finish (videos)

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15: the big conclusion at Gothenburg, Sweden--the VOR fleet is expected to arrive on Monday June 22nd.


Jun 21, 2015: Team Alvimedica reflects on being in the lead and approaching Gothenburg, the final destination, on the very last leg of the race!

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Inside Track: Leg 9 #6 | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -  Jun 21, 2015: With Gothenburg on the horizon this might be the last episode of Inside Track. Genny talks with Francisco Vignale on Team Mapfre and Swedish homeboy Martin Stromberg.

Extreme Sailing Series, Act 4, Cardiff, Wales:

The fourth stop on the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series™ eight Act global tour brought together eight top international teams on Cardiff Bay, UK.

The Wave, Muscat are Cardiff Champions once again | News: "Just under 60,000 spectators lined the shore over three days, to watch first hand as the teams were battered with a solid 22-knot breeze and gusts of up to 30-knots for the fourth exhausting day of racing, as Leigh McMillan, with double Olympic gold medallist tactician Sarah Ayton and the team on The Wave, Muscat, stormed to an impressive win, putting the Omani team back in the lead at the half way stage of the eight-Act 2015 Series. Topping the leaderboard after 32 gruelling races The Wave, Muscat, took control in the wild conditions, posting five podium finishes on the final day and more podiums over the event then any other team. " All results here.


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Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, Newport Finish, Leg 6 Review (videos)

Leg 6: quickfire review | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -"
Published on May 9, 2015 - The skippers go under the spotlight to give us a quick review of leg 6.

The best yet | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 -
The best yet | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - May 8, 2015: Team SCA arrived in Newport on Thursday, May 7 in sixth position after a long yet constructive Leg 6. “The best leg yet,” declared skipper Sam Davies on the dock.

Addis and Tienpont join Team Vestas Wind | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015: "Team Vestas Wind have recruited two talented and experienced offshore sailors into their crew for the planned return to the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 from Leg 8. The team will be joined from the Lisbon stopover onwards by Tom Addis and Simeon Tienpont. Addis will navigate the Vestas Wind boat throughout the final legs of the race. Tienpont will replace Tom Johnson as bowman as the latter has decided to accept a position within the Oracle Team USA. Australian Tom Addis, 45, is a two-time Volvo Ocean Race veteran – having competed with both PUMA and Teléfonica Blue as navigator in previous editions – and has participated in multiple transatlantic crossings and Sydney to Hobart races... Experienced Dutch sailor, Simeon Tienpont. 33, formed part of the America's Cup winning team Oracle Team USA on two occasions and has one Volvo Ocean Race under his belt as an under 30 with ABN AMRO TWO in the 2005-2006 edition of the Race..."

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Volvo Ocean Race, Closing In On Auckland Finish, Sailing Videos

Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Feb 25, 2015: Another close finish is coming up - Leg 5 arrivals, this weekend in the City of Sails! The one-design concept has paid off and we’ve seen plenty of unforgettable moments and tight racing so far. Get ready for another one… in New Zealand!

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Birthday boys | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 - Feb 25, 2015
Leg 4 to Auckland. Day 17. Right in the middle of a drag race with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, Dongfeng’s Charles Caudrelier takes a moment to wish Ian Walker a happy 45th birthday. A priceless exchange between two great sailors.


Day 57 - Daily highlights – Barcelona World Race

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