Daily Sailing Debrief - 2026/01/26

Daily Sailing Debrief

Jan 26

Offshore & Ocean Racing

Sodebo Ultim 3 Smashes Jules Verne Trophy Record Thomas Coville and his crew aboard the maxi-trimaran Sodebo Ultim 3 have set a staggering new world record for the fastest non-stop circumnavigation. Completing the journey in just over 40 days, they shaved over 12 hours off the previous record, maintaining an average speed of 27 knots. Read More at Sail-World.com
The Famous Project: All-Women Crew Completes Global Record Bid History was made as Alexia Barrier and her eight-person crew aboard IDEC SPORT became the first all-female team to sail non-stop around the world. Despite battling Storm Ingrid and a shredded mainsail in the final stretch, the team set a groundbreaking benchmark for future female challengers. Read More at Yachting World
The Radical Return of the Admiral’s Cup Following a successful revival, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has officially set the dates for the 2027 Admiral’s Cup. The event looks to build on the energy of 2025, solidifying its place as the ultimate international test for offshore team racing. Read More at Sail-World.com

Harry Melges IV Claims Melges 24 North American Title In a high-stakes showdown in Miami, Harry Melges IV and his team overcame an early 10th-place finish to dominate the final races and secure the North American Championship by a seven-point margin. Read More at Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Italy Dominates 2026 ILCA Under-21 Worlds Italian sailors swept the podium in Lanzarote, claiming gold in all three categories—ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and Under-19. The dominant performance highlights Italy's rising strength in the competitive ILCA circuits. Read More at Mysailing
Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit: Eagle Flies to Victory Consistency was the key for Eagle as they secured the overall win in Round 2 of the Nautilus Braids Elliott 5.9 Southern Circuit in Nelson, navigating everything from sub-5-knot lulls to 20-knot gusts. Read More at Sail-World.com

2025 Boat of the Year: ClubSwan 28 Nautor Swan’s smallest yacht yet has taken top honors. The ClubSwan 28 crams grand-prix level sophistication and high-performance "pure" sailing into a compact, easy-to-manage sportboat. Read More at Sailing World
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 455 Debuts at Boot Düsseldorf Jeanneau has unveiled its new cruising flagship, the Sun Odyssey 455. Featuring a Marc Lombard design and the signature "walkaround" deck, the 455 aims to set a new standard for ergonomic and accessible offshore cruising. Read More at YACHT
Turquoise Yachts Launches 88m Flagship "Project Vento" Standing as the largest yacht ever built in Turkey, the 88-meter Vento features a striking "Tour de France" blue hull and a host of ultra-luxury amenities, including a drive-in tender dock and a helipad that converts into a basketball court. Read More at BOAT International

Oyster World Rally 2026-27 Sets Sail from Antigua A fleet of 23 Oyster yachts has begun an epic 16-month circumnavigation. The fully supported rally will cover 27,000 nautical miles, visiting some of the world's most remote and beautiful cruising grounds. Read More at Oyster Yachts
Never Alone Wins Caribbean Regatta Championship Using skills honed in the Cal 25 fleet on Lake St. Clair, the crew of Never Alone demonstrated that superior preparation and "small boat" tactical sense can dominate the Caribbean bareboat circuit. Read More at Sailing World