Rich Wilson’s Picks for Ocean Racing at its Best
Rich Wilson
“I thought that perhaps the Members of US Sailing would be interested to follow these astonishing races and record attempts at sea right now. The vessels, whether 60' monohulls or 105' or 135' trimarans, are spectacular, and they are sailing into the Southern Ocean. The sailors, several of whom I had the privilege to meet via the Vendee Globe Race in 2008-2009 are highly accomplished seaman, skilled and durable ocean racers, personally humble, friendly, and courageous, and totally inspirational.”
Barcelona World Race: A doublehanded around the world race in Open 60s. Teams have entered the Indian Ocean.
Learn more
Record DuTour DuMonde: Thomas Coville is seeking to set a new solo around the world record under sail in his 105-foot trimaran Sodebo. The current record is 57 days.
Learn more
Jules Verne Trophy: Banque Populaire V, a 135' trimaran, was recently forced to retire. However, the fastest around the world record attempt fascinates ocean racing fans. Navigator Stan Honey of Groupama 3 currently holds the record.
Learn more
About US SAILING
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING), the national governing body for sailing, provides leadership, integrity, and growth for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US SAILING is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. US SAILING offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including National Championships and the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.
The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING), the national governing body for sailing, provides leadership, integrity, and growth for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US SAILING is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. US SAILING offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including National Championships and the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.