Episode list

The Spirit of Yachting

Reborn

Thu, Jun 24, 2021
First held in 1953 and run annually by the Yacht Club Italiano, the Rolex Giraglia is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the yachting calendar. The 68th edition of this classic offshore race sees the international fleet break with tradition by setting sail from Sanremo, Italy's 'City of Flowers' before heading to the titular Giraglia rock off the northern tip of Corsica. The 243 nautical mile route ends in the historic port of Genoa - a suitable finish for one of the jewels of the Mediterranean sailing calendar.
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Game On

Thu, Jul 22, 2021
An unflinching look at the teams and technology behind the fastest sailing series on the planet. Taking in all the action from Season 2's first three events in Bermuda, Italy and the UK while featuring the stellar talents of Sir Ben Ainslie, Jimmy Spithill, Nathan Outteridge and Tom Slingsby as well as the sailing stars of tomorrow. There's also focus on SailGP's commitment to share the technical innovations that make this one of the most exciting racing series in the world, with a truly global audience.
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Amicalement

Thu, Aug 19, 2021
The Rolex Fastnet Race takes place once every two years and is arguably the most famous offshore yachting event in the sailing calendar. On the 8th of August over 330 yachts are expected to take to the line in Cowes before passing the traditional landmarks the Needles, Portland Bill, Lands' End and the Scillies and the iconic rounding point of the Fastnet Rock off the southern coast of Ireland. For the 49th edition of the race there is an historic change of race course as, for the first time ever, the finish will be in France, in Cherbourg. This 695 nautical mile classic is an immense challenge for amateur and professional sailors alike, requiring flawless preparation, teamwork and the ability to demonstrate unrelenting physical and mental endurance.
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New Kids on the Block
In early September, the alluring emerald waters off the coast of Sardinia play host to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the fastest, most powerful Maxi Yachts face each other in a week long competition, framed by one of the most challenging and awe inspiring locations in the sailing calendar, the Maddalena archipelago. First held in 1980, the 31st edition of this event, is guaranteed to provide exceptional, elite level competition and unparalleled glamour.
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Wild Side

Thu, Oct 14, 2021
The second of three shows taking an unflinching look at the teams and technology behind the fastest sailing series on the planet focusing on the action from the races 4, 5 and 6, in Denmark, France and Spain. The series will continue to offer behind the scenes insight from Sir Ben Ainslie, Jimmy Spithill, Nathan Outteridge and Tom Slingsby, some of the planet's most stellar sailing talents but also focus on the advancements made by new entries Denmark and Spain and the series' commitment to legacy and sustainability projects.
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Once in Every Lifetime
'The most beautiful race track in the world' is the most common epithet awarded to the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Commonly seen as the culmination of the Mediterranean sailing season, this celebrated 600 mile classic commences and concludes in Malta but not before taking in the Italian islands of Sicily, Stromboli, Pantelleria and Lampedusa. A world class, international fleet gathers every October to undertake the unpredictable challenge of this demanding and beguiling event.
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Winds of Change
The Bay of Palma on the Spanish island of Mallorca hosts the Rolex TP52 World Championship for a third time. The five-day regatta will witness determined owner-drivers and talented professional crews face each other in equally matched 52 foot monohulls where emphasis lies on humans skill and exceptional levels of consistency. Defending champion Harm Muller-Spreer's German entry Platoon returns to face opponents from five other nations. Whoever prevails over the ten races will claim one of the most coveted titles in world sailing.
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A Winning Return
Run for more than 70 years the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australian summer sport. The Boxing Day start in Sydney Harbour, has evolved into a glorious spectacle watched by huge, enthralled crowds. With over 600 nautical miles of precarious ocean ahead before the boats reach Hobart, Tasmania, this is arguably sailing's greatest examination of skill and character. This film tells the story of those who dare to take part.
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