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To know Jim Close, aka Jimbo, or Mumbles, is to have an experience (Boom. Boom. Basil Brush). It’s not a reflection. It’s a casting of vision. Yes. What a trip. Part acid. Part journey through space. Part adventure in existentialism.

A crew who cut their teeth sailing at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) have scored one of the biggest wins in world match racing, taking out the prestigious Congressional Cup in Long Beach, California today.

Sunday racing at Yachting Cup 2026 delivered another strong day on the water, with eight classes spread across San Diego Bay and the Coronado Roads courses.

February and March 2027, as The Ocean Race revealed exciting partnerships and key details of the Southern Ocean stopover, marking the return of the City of Sails to the race route for the first time since 2018.

The weather gods saved their most benevolent favours for the final day of racing of Week 3 of Sail Port Stephens, comprising the Super Series for large racer/cruiser monohulls and an inaugural division of multihulls.

Day 3 of Brisbane Race Week presented by Porsche Centre Brisbane saw the VX One and Finn classes complete their series on Moreton Bay, as the broader fleet prepares for another day of passage racing.

Eric Monnin SUI and Cole Tapper AUS face-off in the 61st Congressional Cup matchrace Final.

A torrential morning storm bringing spectacular thunder and lightning to the Bay of Palma was then followed by a prolonged calm which prevented racing on the final day of 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela.

The final day of the 29er EuroCup in Malcesine delivered a full showcase of Lake Garda’s renowned wind systems, offering sailors a complete and demanding racing experience.

Saturday 2nd May provided a perfect early morning for the Seafarer’s Pennant race, which was also the 3rd race of the club’s Beck Trophy. The wind was a steady force 2 south westerly and came with brilliant sunshine.