Author: yachtinginfo

#vg2020 #vendeeglobe Less than 600 nautical miles left for the leader to reach Cape Leeuwin with the slightly disturbing fact that his margin has more than halved in the last 36 hours, moving west of the longitude of Cape Leeuwin in Australia. Thomas Ruyant-second after Dalin shortens the distance between them and has already reached 100-120 nautical miles, albeit partially, moving south. There have also been allegations that Dalin may be hiding damage that could be the reason for his slower speeds .... (more…)

There is not much time left until the beginning of the 76th edition of the race of 634 nautical miles - Rolex Sydney-Hobart, which will start in 14 days on Christmas from Sydney, Australia. Officially registered crews for the race at the moment are 81. There are no changes in the water aspect of the competition. Competitors will once again line up across four-start lines in spectacular Sydney Harbour, tussle for a position as they race to the Heads, then turn south and hunker down for their 634-nautical-mile adventure to Hobart. (more…)

#vg2020 #vendeeglobe The leaders of the moving Vendee Globe flotilla, Charlie Dalin and Thomas Ruyant are moved slowed as they recovered from a major storm in the Indian Ocean that hit them on Tuesday night with gusts of up to 55 knots. According to the latest data, Dalin is less than 1,000 nautical miles from Cape Leeuwin and is expected to pass between Sunday evening and Monday. (more…)

#vg2020 #vendeeglobe The difficult stage for leaders Dalin and Ruyan are already behind them and they are already unfolding a smooth journey to the Australian Cape Leeuwin, which is now 1250 nautical miles or about three days for Dalin. (more…)

Стартираме рубриката на Яхтинг инфо, "Лица на Българското ветроходство" като през 10 дни ще ви предоставяме по едно интервю с видни представители, допринасящи за развитието на ветроходния спорт в България. Стартираме с Никола Попов, шкипер на яхта "Blue magic", който бе така добър да отговори на няколко наши въпроса. (more…)

Last regatta for 2020 and second place in the overall standings for class Laser 4.7, that's the end of the season 2020 for competing in Bulgaria, but living in Spain - Victor Kateliev. (more…)

#vg2020 #vendeeglobe Britain's Pip Hare reached the longitude of Cape of Good Hope in 20th place. She continues to follow her Spanish rival Didak Costa, just 12 miles behind him. reported last night that he had hit something which he believed to be a whale although there was no damage to the mammal nor to his boat. (more…)

#vg2020 #vendeeglobe Certainly, this year's edition of the competition is the most interesting and emotional that our media had covered so far. While we are talking about the unpleasant moments of one sailor, the other has already signaled a problem. (more…)

#vg2020 #vendeeglobe A signal for the appearance of icebergs on the way of the participants will raise the Antarctic zone by 5 degrees to ensure the safety of the competitors. (more…)

#vg2020 #vendeeglobe The solo circumnavigation of the Vendee Globe over the world brings us a lot of emotions every day - pleasant, unexpected, and heavy. (more…)