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Teams tested in opening races of Qingdao Mazarin Cup powered by Extreme Sailing Series™

It was a tough afternoon on the Flying Phantom racecourse as a carousel of capsizes occurred in the opening races of the Qingdao Mazarin Cup powered by Extreme Sailing Series™.

Sailing stalled by strong winds at the Qingdao Mazarin Cup powered by Extreme Sailing Series™

Strong winds struck the racecourse today in Qingdao, China, resulting in the cancellation of racing on day one of the Qingdao Mazarin Cup powered by Extreme Sailing Series™.

Qingdao Mazarin Cup powered by Extreme Sailing Series™: What the Sailors said

Twelve international Flying Phantom teams are raring to race off the start line in Qingdao today, for the city’s first ever Flying Phantom event. Expecting shifty and gusty conditions with plenty of breeze in between, the sailors are anticipating some dramatic racing.

International Flying Phantom fleet ready to make history in Qingdao

In a matter of days, the twelve-strong international fleet of Flying Phantoms will descend upon Qingdao, China, for the first time in history to participate in the first ever Qingdao Mazarin Cup powered by Extreme Sailing Series™.

Qingdao and OC Sport partner to deliver China’s first ever international Flying Phantom foiling event

OC Sport, the global pioneer in event creation and management, is delighted to announce the creation of a new event that will see the international Flying Phantom fleet compete in Qingdao, China, from 30 September to 3 October this year to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Swiss seize success from clutches of the Danes in Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff final

Having climbed the ranks throughout the Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff Act, Alinghi – the Swiss kings of foiling – seized victory from the clutches of SAP Extreme Sailing Team on the final day of the event.

Dramatic double capsize on penultimate day of Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff

Cardiff Bay was alive with action today, as two boats capsized within moments of each other on the Extreme Sailing Series™ racecourse.

Alinghi climbs the ranks on second day of Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff

After a tough day on the water at the Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff yesterday, Swiss team Alinghi reclaimed their place on the podium today. They closed the second day of the Cardiff competition in second place, following top-three finishes in all but one of the day’s races.

Danes dominate on day one of wet and wild Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff competition

Despite the heavy rain and grey skies, SAP Extreme Sailing Team shone on the water today at the Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff, winning five of the day’s eight races.

The 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™ so far…

Over 10 months of global touring, the 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™ – now in its 12th year – visits seven iconic venues spanning three continents. Here's a recap of the action from the previous four events...

Foiling fleets to fly into Cardiff for the only UK Act of the 2018 Extreme Sailing Series™

From 24-27 August, the Extreme Sailing Series™ super-speed, hydro-foiling GC32 and double-handed Flying Phantom fleets will foil into Cardiff Bay as the headline act of Cardiff Harbour Festival.

Welsh wildcard team breathes new fire into Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff competition

Taking on the Series regulars on Cardiff’s famously tricky and tactical course, Extreme Sailing Series™ wildcard Team Wales will be looking to prove themselves as hot competition on home waters, as they race in the headline Act of the Cardiff Harbour Festival, from 24-27 August.