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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Published on October 18th, 2026
Every four years, the International Olympic Committee brings together the nations of the world for peaceful competition. Each sport needs pathways to ensure international participation, and Sailing accomplishes this best with the men’s and women’s one ... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2026
Thinking about buying a used sailboat? Before you pay for a marine survey, Practical Sailor editor Tim Labute has some advice to make sure the boat is even worth inspecting. In this video, we look at ... Read More →
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 →