Power and passion
Lucas Chapman has sailing in his blood, and has set his sights firmly on the next edition of The Ocean Race.
Accelerated learning
This Volvo Ocean Race was the wildest and windiest edition since 2005/6. Gautier Sergent, lead designer at North Sails, headed the team that crafted each team’s sail armoury that were deployed with an intensity equivalent to a decade of normal use. As Sergent explains, is that the benefits of race-bred technology will soon be available to all of us.
New class
Agreement will see IMOCA 60 boats in the next Volvo Ocean Race.
Summer dreaming
The winter checklist in preparation for summer sailing.
Gamble pays ultimate dividend
China’s Dongfeng Race Team has been crowned Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 champion after a suspense-filled final leg finish at The Hague.
Swedish stand off
Vestas 11th Hour Racing won the day in Gothenburg but the results on Sunday see MAPFRE win the In-Port Race Series.
Epic comeback
Team Brunel has completed one of the great comebacks in sailing, setting up an epic final leg to The Hague next week in what will be the closest Volvo Ocean Race in history.
Take the rock
The Volvo Ocean Race fleet are being tested off the west coast of Ireland as a transition into a new weather system may prove decisive in Leg 10.
On the charge
The Team Brunel crew held its nerve to take a hard-fought win in Leg 9 and move within striking distance of the overall Volvo Ocean Race lead.
First charge
Foggy first 24 hours has Dongfeng Race Team leading the charge.
Stunning win
The Spanish team MAPFRE stunned the Volvo Ocean Race fleet on Tuesday morning by stealing a win in Leg 8, with a shocking come-from-behind victory into a foggy Newport, Rhode Island.
Warrior spirit
Sophie Ciszek reveals how she thrives on relentless competitive pressure aboard MAPFRE in the Volvo Ocean Race.
Safe in-port
MAPFRE wins in Itajaí to extend In-Port Series lead.
Endurance test
Team Brunel hold on to win toughest stage of Volvo Ocean Race.
See-saw battle
There’s a tight fight at the front of the fleet as the final miles of Leg 7 fall into the wake of the leading boats.
Man overboard
Man overboard on Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag presumed lost at sea.
