Offshore Sailing Builds Lifelong Friendships
Offshore sailing has a unique way of forging strong friendships. In the Rolex China Sea Race, sailors from around the world come together to take on the challenge of crossing the China Sea— an experience that unites crews through shared adventure, endurance, and passion for the sport. This year’s offshore challenge also brings together two powerhouse teams from Australia and Hong Kong. Noel Chan’s Team Rampage, which dominated recent editions of Hong Kong’s premier big‑boat
Short-handed division Preview
Short-handed offshore racing—sailed with either one person (single-handed) or two (double-handed) instead of a full crew—has become one of the most captivating disciplines in modern sailing. Many offshore sailors consider it the purest and most demanding form of the sport, where seamanship, endurance, and self-reliance are tested to the extreme. Tiger Mok – First‑Ever Solo Entry in the History of the Rolex China Sea Race The Rolex China Sea Race 2026 welcomes its first‑ever s
IRC Premier and PHS Division Preview
The IRC Premier Division of the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race brings together four of the fleet’s most elegant and distinguished offshore yachts—each carrying its own legacy, strengths, and ambitions for the 565nm passage to Subic Bay. Fenice – Solaris 60 owned by Franco Cutrupia Fresh off a commanding performance in the 2025 Hong Kong to Hainan Race, where she claimed both Line Honours and IRC Overall, Fenice is taking part in their first China Sea Race. The Solaris 60 is reno
IRC Race 1 Division Preview
The IRC Race 1 Division at the Rolex China Sea Race 2026 promises to be one of the most intriguing line‑ups in recent years, with an impressive group of first‑time entrants joining seasoned competitors for the 565nm challenge from Hong Kong to Subic Bay. Leading the charge of newcomers is Hugues de Saint Germain, regatta chairman, on board his A40RC Ocean’s Five, fresh from a strong second‑overall finish in the 2025 Hong Kong to Hainan Race. All eyes will be on how he transla
