Kirsten Thomas

From July 1–5, 2025, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) returns to the iconic Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) marina, reaffirming its position as one of the most progressive forums in the marine industry.

In the last 14 hours, the New Caledonia Groupama Race has entered its final and most tactical phase, with the full fleet now rounding the western horn of Grande Terre and heading upwind toward the finish in Nouméa. Conditions remain challenging, and the pressure is mounting.

For anyone with an eye on the horizon and dreams of sailing beyond it, Lagoon Days 2025 offers a rare chance to learn, connect, and prepare.

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has long been a proving ground for offshore sailors — 628 nautical miles of fickle wind, sudden fronts, and brutal southern seas. But in the 2024 edition, it wasn’t the leaderboard that captured the nation’s attention. It was what happened in the dark — well off the NSW coast — on a night that left two sailors dead, several others injured, and the entire offshore sailing community asking hard questions.