A milestone for the South Pacific: 900,000 km² of ecosystems were placed under strict protection at the third United Nations Conference on the Conservation of the Oceans (UNOC3). The Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy has worked tirelessly towards this goal together with the government of French Polynesia, local fishermen and scientists. For yachtswoman and philanthropist Dona Bertarelli, the commitment made in Nice is of “historic proportions”, as it has quite simply created one of the world’s largest protected areas.
SailGP Team Switzerland in midfield after America
Switzerland is in 9th place after two foggy days of racing on the Hudson River in New York. The Grand Prix was won by the surprising Spanish team of Diego Botin. The Swiss result is therefore slightly below the average to which SĂ©bastien Schneiter’s crew has accustomed us since the start of this third season.
After the four dates of the American tour, SailGP Team Switzerland is in seventh place in the overall standings of the Rolex SailGP 2025, with Spain, New Zealand and Australia at the top. Even though Switzerland’s position at the halfway point of the season is quite favorable, the old continent will also be the most dangerous at the start of the European regattas. The Swiss must now pay particular attention to the Danes and Italians, who are catching up dangerously… .
Situation analysis with Arnaud Psarofaghis in the video. (automatic translation)