9 x World Champion, Your Race Around the World, Remote 40 footers and Flying Cats - 15-1-26

From winning nine world titles to heading deep into the Southern Ocean aboard a 40 footer, from taking an F50 foiling cat fully airborne to the next generation of round the world racing for everyone, this week we take a look at four very different corners of the sport, starting with Ian Williams’ incredible ninth win in the World Match Racing Tour. How did the defining day play out? Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the scale the fleet of Class 40’s competing in the Globe 40 race are heading to the most remote point at sea where the International Space Station provides the closest access to other humans. We take a quick look at SailGP’s opening event where the local ‘doctor’ has been causing a few breakages, injuries and hairy moments, before turning our attention to the new 72 footer that you could be racing around the world in 2027. Could this be your new ride? CHAPTERS & LINKS 00:29 World Match Racing Tour 04:30 Globe 40 race 06:08 SailGP in Perth 07:00 New Clipper Yacht