Feature

Media: The real challenge is authority

Published on October 5th, 2026

The decade of 2000 was big for social media as it became the latest internet toy, and it has gone on to significantly impact generations. It has wandered far from the “sharing with friends” premise to ... Read More →


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Forecasting significant economic impact

Published on October 5th, 2026

The value of hosting the America’s Cup often seems to be about who does the counting. Since the venue the 2007 edition when the venue became an asset put out to bid, the anticipated value and ... Read More →


Feature

So you want to be an Olympian?

Published on October 5th, 2026

The USA had held the title as the top Olympic sailing nation, but was passed in the total medal count by Great Britain after Rio 2016. Since Sydney 2000, Team GB has won 31 medals compared ... Read More →


Feature

Will LA 2028 remain in shadow of 1984?

Published on October 5th, 2026

The three Olympiads that preceded the Los Angeles 1984 Games had each left a bitter after-taste: • 1972 Munich Games were marred by a terrorist attack that killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches in the Olympic ... Read More →


Feature

On a mission for the Paralympic Games

Published on October 4th, 2026

When Sailing was eliminated from the Paralympics after the 2016 Games, it was due to mismanagement. World Sailing had delegated responsibility, that entity failed, and World Sailing has been on a mission to right the wrongs. ... Read More →


Feature

Courtois claims sixth straight world title

Published on October 4th, 2026

Pauline Courtois (FRA) overcame across a range of conditions to win the 2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship on October 1-4 in San Francisco, CA. Courtois and crew Maëlenn Lemaitre, Louise Acker and Laurane ... Read More →


Feature

Questioning the redress remedy

Published on October 3rd, 2026

The 50th Anniversary Moore 24 National Championship was by all accounts a major victory for the one design class. Held in 2026 at its spiritual home of Santa Cruz Yacht Club, 74 of the roughly 150 ... Read More →


Feature

Three Resolute Cups in a row

Published on October 3rd, 2026

Corinthian Yacht Club (Marblehead, MA) continued their winning streak in the Resolute Cup, a biennial Corinthian Championship for US Yacht Clubs. The eighth edition was their third straight title, with racing held September 30-October 3 in ... Read More →


News

US Coast Guard is kicking butt

Published on October 2nd, 2026

Say what you want about the current US government administration, but their support of the US Coast Guard has moved the needle in the waters of Scuttlebutt HQ in San Diego, CA. Unlawful attempts to enter ... Read More →


Feature

Shaping next generation of fast yachts

Published on October 2nd, 2026

Rupert Holmes reports for Yachting World on the latest generation of fast yacht launches many of which are inspired by top-end offshore racers: The influence of modern offshore racing on cruising design has never been clearer. ... Read More →



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