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Juan Merediz: Tribute to Pedro Menéndez de Avilés and Guinness Record in Solo

Juan Merediz @juanmerediz arrived in Avilés sailing solo from St. Augustine, Florida, paying tribute to Pedro Menéndez de Avilés ⚔️ And not only that, but on the outbound journey, he set a Guinness record sailing from Cádiz to the Bahamas, making the “Discovery Route” in 18 days! ⚓️🌊 I asked him if it’s “el mar” […]

Preparing for the Global Solo Challenge: An Inside Look with Kent Racing

I sat down with Sail-World to talk about the road to the 2027–28 Global Solo Challenge, what it takes to prepare Kent Racing for a nonstop race around the world, and the work that goes into building a campaign of this scale. Check out the full interview with Sail-World in my link in bio. 🌍⛵️ […]

Embracing the Challenge: Preparing Shamwari for the Global Solo Challenge 2027

This is exactly the mindset the Global Solo Challenge is built on! It’s one of the only ocean races in the world where no new boats can be built for the event, everyone has to take an older boat and refurbish her for the voyage 💯 #solosailing #globalsolochallenge #zimbabweansailor #roundtheworld #flightaroundtheworld _ _ _ _ […]

Sail Away on a Class 40 Race Boat: Stop Dreaming, Start Training

Have you ever dreamed about sailing on a real class 40 race boat? Stop dreaming get on the boat :-). We offer an exclusive and adventures offshore training opertunities with @loulou__des__mers. #swisssailing #assoclass40 #portcamargue #adventure Omar Naas Komet Racing is campaigning to enter the GSC 2027, follow him on Instagram 👉 @omarnaas_kometracing

Endurance and Triumph: A Tougher Race Than Fastnet

“We’ve done four Fastnets, and this was harder. It’s very, very wet inside the boat, but we’re happy. We haven’t had any problems with the boat, just two small holes in the mainsail, nothing else. This is the most fantastic crew you could ever have.” C-ME SWE13 , Håkan Grönvall owner and skipper, FIRST 40 […]

Solo Atlantic Crossing: Trust in Your Gear

The ocean doesn’t care about your plans. It carries you if you are ready. Our ambassador crossed the Atlantic solo — no weather routing, no backup. When you’re alone out there, your gear is your crew. That’s the standard we build to. Follow Lanex Yachting | Premium Yachting Ropes & Accessories on Instagram 👉 @lanex.yachting

Follow Ari Känsäkoski

Follow Ari Känsäkoski | solo sailor | sailing coach on Instagram 👉 @arikansakoski.solo.sailing

Explore the RORC Baltic Sea Race in Helsinki

Come and meet the boats and sailors preparing for the RORC Baltic Sea Race in Helsinki! ⛵🌊 You’ll find the organisers by the blue Race Office container 📍 Kanavaranta 4, Katajanokka, Helsinki @marinabayhelsinki_ ⛵ Boat presentations for the public 
15:00–16:15
17:00–18:15 Meeting point: in front of the Race Office. Can’t make these times? No worries; drop […]

From Landlocked Zimbabwe to Sailing the World: Join the Journey

I still remember the first time I saw the ocean… which is a little concerning, given I’m now trying to sail around the whole thing (ALONE) 😅 There’s something genuinely absurd about growing up in landlocked Zimbabwe and becoming obsessed with sailing – most people around me had never set foot on a boat. For […]