Dock Talk

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 →


Feature

IRC considers direction for future

Published on October 26th, 2026

Of the two prominent rating rule systems, the 2026 IRC Congress in London brought together delegates from throughout the international sailing community for IRC representatives to share experience from their regions, consider developments affecting the sport, ... Read More →


Feature

2026 World Sailing Awards finalists

Published on October 26th, 2026

World Sailing has selected the finalists for this year’s male and female Rolex World Sailor of the Year, male and female Young World Sailor of the Year, 11th Hour Racing Impact Award, and Team of the ... Read More →


Feature

Dinghy funding scheme in Australia

Published on October 26th, 2026

After launching in the UK earlier this year, Performance Sailcraft (PSA) has expanded its new dinghy funding scheme into Australia. The idea is to reduce the upfront cost of a new dinghy by up to 70 ... Read More →


Feature

Getting enamored with robot marks

Published on October 26th, 2026

Scuttlebutt HQ has plenty of well-intended purchases but what seemed necessary didn’t always have a plan. If your racing area is getting enamored with robot marks, this checklist will help assess whether that’s a good idea: ... Read More →


Feature

Will AI technology reach beer can racer?

Published on October 26th, 2026

There was a time when one design classes resisted allowing VHF radios to limit cost and complexity, but that dam has burst. New electronics nearly start the boat while collecting performance data, and that bar will ... Read More →


Feature

How can you truly assess experience?

Published on October 25th, 2026

by Nikki Henderson, Yachting World I’m fresh back from Chicago, having spent a week coaching an offshore race team from deeply landlocked Denver. So before I take off my teaching hat, I have a quiz for ... Read More →


Feature

Reardon files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Published on October 24th, 2026

Michael A. Reardon, whose American marine industry shopping spree included Catalina, True North, Tartan, Freedom and AMP Spars, has filed for personal bankruptcy protection, reporting more than $3.8 million in debts and approximately $574,000 in assets, ... Read More →


Feature

AI whale detection technology

Published on October 24th, 2026

Viking Yacht Company is evaluating WhaleSpotter, an artificial intelligence (AI) whale detection system, aboard its new Viking 70 Convertible demonstration vessel. The technology uses thermal imaging and AI to identify whales ahead of moving vessels, providing ... Read More →


Feature

Ensuring a safe, rewarding, and positive experience

Published on October 23rd, 2026

World Sailing has launched its Safeguarding in Sport educational course, now accessible globally via the digital World Sailing Academy platform. The initiative represents a further step forward in the international governing body’s commitment to ensuring that ... Read More →


Feature

Why nobody teaches kids to sail anymore

Published on October 23rd, 2026

This is the mission statement for a notable club’s junior program: “The mission is to develop knowledgeable youth sailors and to instill in them a love for the sport of sailing that will serve as a ... Read More →



Back to Top ↑