Lorient Confirmed as Volvo Ocean Race Stopover for Two Editions.

It’s always interesting to speculate in the new era of instant news and communication whether or not a savvy team of PR and media folk leak information with intent, or whether they are still caught out by the way the new world order works. The Volvo Ocean Race have made official, news that France will [...]

Not Just Another Race. The Race. Relaunched.

Multihulls are a misunderstood thing in sailing. Many yacht clubs don’t recognise multihulls as ‘proper yachts’ and others think of them as toys, the Hobie cats that litter beach hire outlets around the world. Multihulls have even been banished from the Olympics. But the sheer performance of these boats cannot be denied. The A-Class, the [...]

World Match Racing Tour Announces 2010 Tour Card Holders.

Like many elite sports, there are very few spots for truly professional competitive sailors. In 2009, The World Match Racing Tour introduced a system of Tour Cards that allowed qualifying teams guaranteed entry to events.
This system allows teams on the tour to more effectively plan their season and give more security to sponsors. The tour [...]

New Fonica Sponsorship Deal for Desjoyeaux includes Open60 and MOD70.

There’s something about winning that makes it easier to raise money. While many in sailing like to talk about the human interest element, the stories, the enduring struggle of sailor versus the elements or overcoming great adversity to finish, sailing at an elite level is a sport and the best way to ensure maximum positive [...]

Countdown to World Yacht Racing Forum in Monaco.

There’s one week to go to the World Yacht Racing Forum and Pilote Media will be there. We’ll be ‘tweeting’ key messages using the hashtag #WYRF and also tracking down some of the Yacht Racing world’s Who’s Who for video interviews.
Organisers expect over 400 delegates for the second World Yacht Racing Forum in Monaco. This [...]

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