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Twelve remain in Golden Globe Race

Published on November 5th, 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 to find, use, and escape bad air

Published on November 9th, 2026

In this report, the SailZing team offers advice on when to hold, and when to fold: You’re off the line fast, in a clean lane. Then a boat tacks right on your nose, and your wind ... Read More →


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USA strong at X-15 World Championship

Published on November 8th, 2026

One hundred seven riders from 24 nations competed in the 2026 X-15 World Championship November 4–8 in Ibiza, Spain. Despite light winds preventing racing on three of the five days, five riders made X-15 history, becoming ... Read More →


Dock Talk

Windsurfer LT US National Championship

Published on November 8th, 2026

The 2026 Windsurfer LT US National Championships attracted 75 competitors on November 6–8 in Clearwater, FL. The winners across four weight divisions were Michael Gebhardt (Light), Pierre Jeangirard (Medium-Light), Alex Temko (Medium-Heavy), and Alain Bolduc (Heavy) ... Read More →


Dock Talk

College Singlehanded Nationals

Published on November 8th, 2026

The College Women’s and Open Singlehanded National Championship was held November 7-8 in Rye, NY. Eighteen competitors in each division completed 14 races, with both winners dominating their series. In the Open, Tulane’s Hamilton Barclay ’27 ... Read More →


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Having room to make mistakes

Published on November 7th, 2026

Sanni Beucke, a 2020 Olympic Medalist and Offshore sailor for Germany, answers the question about why there are “women’s only” events if there is not the same for men. Sailing makes this subject actually very tangible. ... Read More →


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Why sail solo nonstop around the world?

Published on November 6th, 2026

Oliver Widger is that intrepid guy who, after receiving a rare spinal condition diagnosis, sold most everything, bought a boat, taught himself to sail from YouTube videos, and successfully sailed from Oregan to Hawaii with only ... Read More →


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A new “twist” on outboard leads

Published on November 6th, 2026

If you are sailing with the headsail, and the apparent wind angle is on a fetch yet not far enough aft for a Code 0 or a spinnaker, you will end up easing off the jib ... Read More →


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Film depicts voyage by triple amputee

Published on November 5th, 2026

by George Day, Cruising Compass British Army veteran Craig Wood, who overcame life-changing injuries to make history as the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean, setting two Guinness World Records, has ... Read More →


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Diam 24: World’s Coolest Yachts

Published on November 5th, 2026

Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Swiss ocean racer Ollie Heer picked the Diam 24. Here’s the report: “A cool ... Read More →



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