Chris Woodhams

The Vendée Globe, known for its unrelenting tests of endurance and skill, is presenting its sailors with a formidable challenge as they navigate the Indian Ocean.

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The Vendée Globe has entered its next critical phase as nine skippers plunge into the Southern Ocean, bracing for their first significant storm of the race. With over three weeks of racing behind them, the fleet's leaders face not just the challenge of high winds and towering waves but the strategic complexity of navigating through a transition zone before the storm unleashes its full force.

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) has confirmed its participation in the 2025 Royal Ocean Racing Club’s (RORC) Admiral’s Cup, cementing its place among the world’s elite sailing teams. Scheduled from 17 July to 1 August 2025, this iconic event marks a celebrated return with its modernised two-boat team format.

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