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When good ratings meet real scoring

Published on February 15th, 2026

The PHRF rating system may not be the best, but it is the simplest for handicapping dissimilar boats. It gets people on the water, but to get a better sense of a boat’s overall performance, the ... Read More


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Australia win at SailGP Auckland

Published on February 15th, 2026

The 2026 SailGP season has a record 13 teams, and after two events, collisions have kept all from finishing. The latest was February 14-15 in Auckland, New Zealand when a frightening incident between France and New ... Read More


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When the public pays for a superyacht

Published on February 15th, 2026

It is not every day that the world’s largest sailing yacht turns into a stationary landmark. Yet in Trieste, a 143-meter (about 467-foot) giant of steel, glass, and carbon fiber has done precisely that. Seized four ... Read More


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Cunningham wins Etchells Winter Series

Published on February 15th, 2026

The 2025-26 Etchells Winter Series on Biscayne Bay held three months of tight, tactical racing in Miami, FL. Forty-four teams competed across the four-event season, with Jim Cunningham winning the overall title while Senet Bischoff and ... Read More


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Sailing World Regatta Series – St Pete

Published on February 15th, 2026

The 2026 Sailing World Regatta Series got underway February 13-15 in St. Petersburg, FL. Light winds plagued the first two days, but rose to 20+ knots on the final day for the 213 competing boats. Among ... Read More


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Sailfaster with Morgan Trubovich

Published on February 14th, 2026

Pete Boland hosts Sailfaster, a podcast series where racing sailors discuss what it takes to sail faster and how races are won. In this episode, Boland sits down with Morgan Trubovich—better known as “Truby”—one of the ... Read More


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Lack of snow is trouble for sailing season

Published on February 14th, 2026

If winter means ski trips to the Rocky Mountain region, this has not been a good season. Too much dirt, not enough snow. For Colorado, which faces record-low snowpack, this also is going to be a ... Read More


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Protest Playbook: From Hail to Hearing

Published on February 13th, 2026

by Heather Mahady, UK Sailmakers You’ve witnessed a rule breach on the water. Maybe a boat struck a mark, or forced you to take avoiding action. Now what? Understanding the protest process is essential for every ... Read More


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Lincoln: Only ‘Naval Architect’ President

Published on February 13th, 2026

by Peter Swanson, Loose Cannon Abraham Lincoln is believed to be the second most written about figure in history behind Jesus Christ, with more than 15,000 books and biographies devoted to his life. Yet, there is ... Read More


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