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Last updated on 02/03/2026 at 12:20 AM

Feel the thrill of speed on the water with catamaran sailing

Sailing, from the first tacks in an Optimist, the first regattas in a 420 or 470 dinghy, to the first trapeze experiences on a Hobie Cat 16 — so many emotions and sensations right at the water's edge.

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Offshore races

the Golden Globe Race
the Route du Rhum
the Vendée Globe Challenge
the Transat Jacques Vabre
the Route de la Découverte is a former crewed race now used for ocean records: the Route de la Découverte record

Ocean records

International regattas

The America's Cup

Class40 sailboats
The Beaufort scale
The glossary of nautical terms

Catamarans waiting on the beach with sails already rigged

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Follow all the latest sailing news and keep up day by day with offshore races and record-breaking attempts !

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Monday, August 3rd 2026

The olive ridley sea turtle

Discover the olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), the world's most abundant sea turtle, famous for its spectacular mass nesting events, wide tropical distribution, unique behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation challenges.

Thursday, May 7th 2026

Faroe islands

Discover the Faroe islands, a remote archipelago between Iceland and Norway known for its dramatic cliffs, colorful villages, and untouched Nordic landscapes. Find travel tips, itineraries, hiking guides, local culture, and inspiration to explore this unique destination in the North Atlantic.

Wednesday, May 6th 2026

The short-finned pilot whale

Discover the tropical pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus), a highly social large cetacean from tropical and subtropical waters, specialized in deep dives in search of squid.

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Voilier de l'Atlantique
(Istiophorus albicans)