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Burling confirms Luna Rossa sailing team for America's Cup

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

Peter Burling, helmsman of the?New Zealand?Team in America's Cup, will be aiming to oust his former team as a?driver? for 'Italian' challengers Luna Rossa. Burling won three America's Cups with New Zealand, but they parted ways last year when they couldn't agree on terms.

Ferretti, the Italian yacht manufacturer, is offered a sweetened offer by KKCG Maritime for a stake increase.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

KKCG Maritime, a Czech 'investment firm', raised on 'Friday its voluntary offer - to increase its % stake in Italian yacht maker Ferretti up to 203.35 million euros (234.55 millions). The revised offer, which is 3.90 euros per share, values Ferretti at 1,32 billion euros.

Will Smith announces the electric E1 race in Angola

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

Will Smith, the owner of an electric powerboat team and Hollywood actor, visited Angola Thursday to announce that the capital Luanda would be the venue for the E1 championship round in September. Other E1 owners include the NBA's LeBron James…

Mike Lynch's estate denied permission to appeal UK HP-Autonomy Case

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 24, 2026

The estate of the late British tech tycoon, 'Mike Lynch' was denied permission to appeal on Tuesday against a ruling by London High Court which found that he had been liable for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in relation to its acquisition of his company?Autonomy. Hewlett-Packard, the U.S.

Rio prepares for SailGP's Brazil debut after 2025 cancellation

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 11, 2026

Organisers announced on Wednesday that Rio de Janeiro was preparing to host the 'SailGP Brazil debut' in April. The event is expected to attract tens of thousands to one city's most famous beaches, after it was cancelled due to equipment problems a year ago.

First SailGP win for the United States in Sydney since 2023

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 1, 2026

Taylor Canfield led the United States to victory in the Sydney Sail Grand Prix 'on Sunday. It was their first win since Cadiz,?October 20, 2023. Australia's Bonds Flying Roos did not make it to the?event?final for the first time. Canfield's…

Palanad 4 wins Caribbean 600 with IRC Zero title

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 26, 2026

Antoine Magre’s Palanad 4 won the IRC Zero race in a Caribbean?race determined by tactical 'nerves' and sustained speed. The boat posted the?best corrected?time after two days, ten hours and 32 minute of intense sailing. James Neville's British…

Caribbean 600 is roaring into action off Antigua, with trade-wind thrills & start-line duels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 24, 2026

The 2026 RORC Caribbean600?emerged with a spectacular launch from Fort Charlotte, Antigua. An international fleet set out on a nonstop 600-mile journey around '11 Caribbean Islands in what promises to a be a thrilling 17th edition. "15 knots trade winds…

Argo breaks Antigua 360 record with 35-knot blitz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 21, 2026

Jason Carroll's MOD70 argo smashed the course record of the Royal Ocean Racing Club Antigua 360?Race. It sped around the 48 nautical-mile circuit in just 2 hours, 29 minute and 20 second - an improvement of 25% over the previous mark. Carroll called it "a wonderful day for sailing…

Caribbean speed demons gear up for 600-mile island hopping duel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2026

The 17th RORC Caribbean 600, which will take place next week, will feature two MOD70 trimarans that can reach speeds of over 30 knots. Both Jason Carroll's Argo, and Jon Desmond’s Final Final – Zoulou will be battling it out in the tradewinds of 11 Caribbean Islands.

Sydney SailGP is cancelled due to high-speed crash

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 18, 2026

SailGP announced on Wednesday that New Zealand and France would miss the upcoming 'Sydney SailGP' event next weekend after their F50 catamarans collided at high speed in a crash which left two sailors hospitalized and both boats badly damaged.

Australia wins SailGP Auckland, but is overshadowed in dramatic crash

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 14, 2026

Australia's Bonds Flying Roos successfully defended the?Auckland SailGP championship title on Sunday - climbing to the top of?leaderboard? after two events. The Australian team, led by Tom?Slingsby overtook the reigning champions Emirates Great…

New Zealand SailGP team opens up about a 'traumatic crash' in Auckland

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 16, 2026

New Zealand's Black Foils Team has broken its silence about the 'traumatic, high-speed collision' with DS Team France that occurred at the SailGP in Auckland. The incident left two sailors injured as well as causing damage to the boats. Louis Sinclair…

The Sailing-SailGP Auckland race has been abandoned following a major accident involving Black Foils from France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 14, 2026

Two sailors received treatment for injuries following a high speed collision between the DS 'Team - France and New Zealand's Black Foils that resulted in the racing being abandoned at the Auckland Sail Grand Prix opening day on Saturday. The incident happened shortly after the third race began.

Sail GP Auckland race abandoned after Black Foils and France collide

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 14, 2026

Two sailors were treated after a high-speed crash?between New Zealand’s Black Foils?and DS 'Team France, which led to the racing being abandoned on Saturday’s opening day of the Auckland Sail Grand?Prix?. This incident happened shortly after the third race began.

Antigua Nelson's Cup: Britain's Caffari to challenge Antigua

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 14, 2026

Dee Caffari, a British sailor, arrives in Antigua after a race around the world that took less than 58 days. Next week he will swap the vastness of the Southern Ocean for the tight and tactical racing of the RORC Nelson's Cup Series 2026. Caffari…

American Magic buys Danish SailGP in $60 Million deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

American 'Magic', the sailing team owned by U.S. sports investor Doug?DeVos and based in New Zealand, bought Danish SailGP record-holders ROCKWOOL racing for $60 million. The deal was announced on the eve before the New Zealand event of the global league.

American Magic buys Danish SailGP in a $60 million deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

American Magic, a sailing team owned by U.S. sports investors Doug DeVos and ROCKWOOL, have bought the Danish 'SailGP' speed record holders ROCKWOOL racing in a 60 million dollar deal announced on the eve before the New Zealand event of the global league.

Rivalry between the US and Canada at the Milano Cortina Games

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 6, 2026

Canada-U.S. With tensions erupting from sport to geopolitics, Team Canada's opening press conference at the Milano Cortina Olympics was held on Thursday. The message of the Canadian Olympic Committee was?clear. The rivalry on the field is still real, and the stakes have definitely increased.

America's Cup extends the entry deadline and opens it to more teams

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 2, 2026

The deadline for America's Cup entries has been extended by two months, to the end of March. This will allow more teams to compete in the blue-ribbon event next year at 'Naples. The entry deadline has been extended until March 31 to give teams more time to prepare for AC38.

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