Offshore Racing

stormy seas

Sail Change in the Dark

One harrowing sail change, where fear and confidence play tug of war, proved to be an experience of enlightenment.

11th Hour IMOCA 60

New Challenges for a New IMOCA 60

There are countless priorities when designing and building an IMOCA 60 for the next Ocean Race, but for 11th Hour Racing the goal is much bigger than delivering a winning race boat.

62-foot foiler

Sixty-Two Feet and Flying

Mills Design announced today the launch of a project for Mini-Maxi owner, Roberto Lacorte, the Italian pharma executive and auto racer who has won several world championships with his Mini-Maxi cruiser/racer SuperNikka, designed by Mills’ design firm. This one, however, is something entirely different, but hardly surprising for the thrill-seeking owner/driver. Here’s the official word from Mills and his team on Lacorte’s flying 62-footer.

Kevin Escoffier

Escoffier’s Vendée Globe Rescue

A collective sigh of relief went across the Vendee Globe fleet with news that PRB skipper Kevin Escoffier had been finally rescued by competitor Jean Le Cam after a harrowing search and rescue effort in conditions nothing short of heroic.

Alex Thomson

Thomson’s Time Has Come

The Vendée Globe’s British superstar, Alex Thomson, will face himself and his past when setting off again on the greatest ocean race. Could this be his last shot at singlehanded glory?

David and Peter Askew

Askews, Brothers of the Watch

With a shared commitment to their offshore racing program, these Midwestern kinsmen are now reaping the rewards of their success.

The Ocean Race

Ahead of the Game

American co-skippers Charlie Enright and Mark Towill set their sights on The Ocean Race again.

stormy seas

Sail Change in the Dark

One harrowing sail change, where fear and confidence play tug of war, proved to be an experience of enlightenment.

11th Hour IMOCA 60

New Challenges for a New IMOCA 60

There are countless priorities when designing and building an IMOCA 60 for the next Ocean Race, but for 11th Hour Racing the goal is much bigger than delivering a winning race boat.

62-foot foiler

Sixty-Two Feet and Flying

Mills Design announced today the launch of a project for Mini-Maxi owner, Roberto Lacorte, the Italian pharma executive and auto racer who has won several world championships with his Mini-Maxi cruiser/racer SuperNikka, designed by Mills’ design firm. This one, however, is something entirely different, but hardly surprising for the thrill-seeking owner/driver. Here’s the official word from Mills and his team on Lacorte’s flying 62-footer.

Kevin Escoffier

Escoffier’s Vendée Globe Rescue

A collective sigh of relief went across the Vendee Globe fleet with news that PRB skipper Kevin Escoffier had been finally rescued by competitor Jean Le Cam after a harrowing search and rescue effort in conditions nothing short of heroic.

Alex Thomson

Thomson’s Time Has Come

The Vendée Globe’s British superstar, Alex Thomson, will face himself and his past when setting off again on the greatest ocean race. Could this be his last shot at singlehanded glory?

David and Peter Askew

Askews, Brothers of the Watch

With a shared commitment to their offshore racing program, these Midwestern kinsmen are now reaping the rewards of their success.

The Ocean Race

Ahead of the Game

American co-skippers Charlie Enright and Mark Towill set their sights on The Ocean Race again.