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Retirement at front of Golden Globe Race

Published on October 18th, 2026

Sixteen solo skippers started the 2026-27 Golden Globe Race on September 6 from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. The fourth edition continues the “retro race” format in which 32-36 foot production boats designed prior to 1988, without modern ... Read More →


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How would you decide this?

Published on October 20th, 2026

Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Here is one of the ... Read More →


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What to do when answering a Mayday

Published on October 20th, 2026

When a yacht is in distress far offshore, another sailing crew may be its best chance of rescue. A new groundbreaking report from the Cruising Club of America (CCA) examines 28 yacht-to-yacht crew rescues to help ... Read More →


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Top 80 for Yacht Racing Image 2026

Published on October 20th, 2026

The 2026 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award attracted 152 submissions from yacht racing photographers representing 30 nations, with an international jury narrowing the field to 80 photographs to vie for the Public Award. To vote, click ... Read More →


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America’s Cup: Making strides to show

Published on October 19th, 2026

Seven challengers will seek to snatch the America’s Cup from the New Zealand team which has held on for three consecutive defenses. Here are updates from two of the efforts: • In the previous America’s Cup, ... Read More →


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SailGP opens Pensacola training base

Published on October 19th, 2026

SailGP has opened its first long-term training base at the state-of-the-art American Magic High Performance Center in Pensacola, Florida. A F50 catamaran is onsite with the Emirates GBR SailGP Team as the first to experience the ... Read More →


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Raising the standard for USA kiting

Published on October 19th, 2026

American John Heineken was among the pioneers of international kiteboard racing, developing equipment and rules alongside enthusiasts on San Francisco Bay. He dominated during those early years, winning the Formula Kite World Championship in 2011 and ... Read More →


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Bringing the sport to the people

Published on October 19th, 2026

The Sail Nova Scotia Mobile Sailing School is an outreach program that takes sailing to communities that do not otherwise have access. Rather than expecting children to travel to an established sailing center, Sail Nova Scotia ... Read More →


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Give the people what they want

Published on October 18th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I have said that sailing gained broadcast viewership by shortening its skirt. The 2013 America’s Cup was designed for the camera. The boats got sexier. Faster and cooler turns head, ... Read More →


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Débutant wins 74th Bermuda Gold Cup

Published on October 18th, 2026

In his first trip to the rock, Christian Hamilton (GBR) and his stacked crew of Ian Williams, Richard Sydenham, and Jon Gundersen topped World No 1 Chris Poole (USA) to win the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup ... Read More →


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Stratton perfect at Match Racing Champs

Published on October 18th, 2026

Challenging weather prevailed for the 2026 U.S. Match Racing Championship on October 16-18 in San Diego, CA. As the offshore Santa Ana winds battled with the traditional seabreeze, the format was adjusted to advance the top ... Read More →



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