Yachting history

They leave home and relatives for a long time, with no guarantee to see them again. Storms, fatigue, chronic financial difficulties and officials' indifference are overcoming. They want the word "Ukraine" to become known in the world and to be associated with achievements in sailing.

Alex Thomson launches his fifth Vendée Globe. Let's find out what drives him ...

The 2019 Superyacht Cup sailing regatta, which took place in Palma on the island of Mallorca from June 19th to 22nd, concluded its exciting finale with the best racing day in the bay.

Return of the Virgin: How the Sailing Legend Was Recovered

"Lord, I am so small, and Your ocean is so great ..."

Boats that made iconic voyages in the last century and the people who boldly steered them have now reached legendary status. We all know their names and achievements, but what fate overtook these boats after their accomplishments and do they sail today?

Tens of thousands of miles of sweltering heat, cold, physical hardship and exhausting labor. But those who have been here once are eager to come back here again. The most prestigious regatta in the world, The Ocean Race, has changed ownership and name for the third time. And it remains the number one event in the world of sailing. Thanks to whom she appeared, how she passed, her heroes are victims - in this material we will recall the most significant pages of the race from its beginning to 2018.

From star orientation to GPS: these are the 10 greatest inventions in the history of sailing that have changed sea travel. And, without which it is already difficult for us to imagine our life.

The new Astrea 42 sailing catamaran from Fountaine Pajot has won the prestigious 2019 European Yacht of the Year award at Boot Dusseldorf. The stunning yacht has been honored with this honor despite a large selection of multihulls of all sizes. Along with the 2018 Multihull of the Year award, the new award confirms Astrea 42's status as the world's best cruising catamaran.