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ALL OCEAN RACE

The Ocean Race Europe 2025, The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026, and The Ocean Race 2027 represent the next three thrilling chapters in offshore sailing’s premier event. Beginning in August 2025, Europe’s “Connecting Europe” route challenges IMOCAs across the Baltic, North Sea, English Channel, Atlantic and Mediterranean, culminating in Montenegro portsmouth. In summer 2026, a historic, fully-crewed transatlantic sprint unfolds from New York to Barcelona, boasting a 50‑50 gender split and ocean science collaboration. And in early 2027, the legendary round‑the‑world event resumes from Alicante aboard IMOCA 60s.

Biotherm claim Leg 3 victory as Ocean Race Europe fleet arrives in Nice

Paul Meilhat’s crew extend their perfect record with another leg win, while Holcim-PRB and Allagrande Mapei complete the podium after a bruising Mediterranean sprint.

Biotherm claim Leg 3 victory as Ocean Race Europe fleet arrives in Nice

Paul Meilhat’s crew extend their perfect record with another leg win, while Holcim-PRB and Allagrande Mapei complete the podium after a bruising Mediterranean sprint.
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Biotherm break free as fleet accelerates toward France in The Ocean Race

After a sleepless night of light winds along Mallorca, Biotherm stretch an 11-mile lead over Holcim-...
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Fleet powers out of Cartagena with uncertain forecast ahead

Leg 3 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 began in lively upwind conditions, but with a volatile forecast ...
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Holcim-PRB awarded redress after Kiel collision in The Ocean Race Europe

A jury ruling gives Team Holcim-PRB redress for Leg 1 after a collision forced retirement at the Kie...
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Biotherm stay perfect in Cartagena as Leg 2 delivers another twist

The Ocean Race 2025 saw Biotherm claim victory in Leg 2 The Ocean Race 2025, sweeping every stage so...
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Leaders stall as chasers surge: Mediterranean throws 2025 Ocean Race wide open

The Mediterranean has undone favourites before, and Leg 2 to Cartagena is proving no exception — a ...
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Ocean Race Europe 2025: Biotherm’s perfect run challenged on the road to Cartagena

Biotherm’s flawless Ocean Race Europe record continues, but fierce lead changes and tactical gambles...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: Leg 2 begins with a full fleet and renewed drama

From Portsmouth to Cartagena, seven IMOCAs launched into the Atlantic for the longest and most deman...
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Holcim-PRB’s collision and comeback in The Ocean Race Europe

A devastating collision at the start in Kiel threatened to end Team Holcim-PRB’s campaign, but resil...
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Allagrande Mapei’s tough start in The Ocean Race Europe 2025

Ambrogio Beccaria’s Italian team suffered a dramatic setback in Kiel, but their spirit and determina...
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Team Malizia takes second in thrilling Leg 1 finish at The Ocean Race Europe 2025

A perfectly timed move at sunrise saw Team Malizia snatch second place from Paprec Arkéa in The Ocea...
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Biotherm blaze into Portsmouth with Leg 1 victory

Meilhat’s crew lead from start to finish in Ocean Race Europe opener
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025 — Chess, carnage, and the final miles to Portsmouth

Light winds, strong currents, and sleepless crews define the Ocean Race Europe’s tense final miles i...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025 – Holding their course in light-air chess

Full race update on Ocean Race Europe 2025 Leg 1 as the IMOCA fleet battles light winds toward Ports...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: Leaders charge into the North Sea as rivals fight to rejoin

From Kiel’s festival atmosphere to onboard dramas and a high-speed collision, Leg One delivers a mix...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: From celebration to collision, and a fight to recover

The Ocean Race Europe 2025 began in Kiel with celebration, turned to chaos after a collision, and no...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: From festival to fallout, and a fight for the lead

The Ocean Race Europe 2025 opened in Kiel with celebration, a start-line collision, and Biotherm lea...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: From festival to fallout in the first mile

The Ocean Race Europe 2025 began in Kiel with celebration — and a dramatic first-mile collision that...
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Jo Aleh swaps Olympic course for offshore foils in Kiel

The race before the race Kiel’s harbour was already alive with anticipation when The Ocean Race Eur...
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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: connecting a continent through sail

Sailing through a connected Europe Three days from now, Europe’s most defining offshore race sets...
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NZ’s PredictWind named official tracking and weather services partner for The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race, one of the world’s toughest team sporting events, needed a tech partner with preci...
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Pip Hare: Building back, and looking ahead

This isn’t a comeback story—it’s the continuation of a much longer campaign.
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Pip Hare joins Canada Ocean Racing for the Ocean Race Europe

A bold new chapter for Pipe Hare, one of offshore sailing’s most resilient competitors.
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Conrad Colman: The relentless voyager

Conrad Colman, the New Zealand-born sailor with both Kiwi and American roots, has quietly made a nam...
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GAC renews partnership with The Ocean Race, strengthening sustainability and global logistics

Swedish-born shipping giant steps up for a fourth consecutive Ocean Race series, committing to a bol...
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‘Aotearoa Ocean Racing’ sets sail for global stage

In a significant development for New Zealand’s sailing scene, acclaimed offshore sailor Conrad Colma...
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The Ocean Race Returns to Auckland in 2027

The Ocean Race, one of the most gruelling and prestigious offshore sailing events in the world, is s...

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