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 →


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How the double-skinned mainsail works

Published on October 21st, 2026

When the concept for the AC75 was unveiled, this boat to be sailed in the 2021 America’s Cup illustrated a bold and modern vision for high performance fully foiling monohull racing yachts. While the doubters from ... Read More →


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Why speed alone isn’t enough to win

Published on October 21st, 2026

Held every four years, the Vendée Globe in 2028 will see a maximum of 40 solo skippers leave the French port of Les Sables d’Olonne on November 12 to embark on a non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of ... Read More →


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on October 20th, 2026

Parenting Tip: Never make eye contact with a child on the verge of falling asleep. They will sense your delight and abort mission immediately. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of ... Read More →


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Recognizing seamanship and leadership

Published on October 20th, 2026

The first-ever recipient of the newly created Sail Canada’s Cruising, Power, Navigation, and Offshore Sailing Excellence Award for 2025 is Judy Robertson from Halifax, N.S. The award aims to recognize exemplary seamanship, leadership, and contribution to ... Read More →


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Fifty tips for a boat to survive winter

Published on October 20th, 2026

Offshore coach Stuart Greenfield offers his advice on how to keep a raceboat in top condition through a UK winter: Weather is rarely what breaks a raceboat over the winter. The damage comes from a boat ... Read More →


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When anchoring during a race

Published on October 20th, 2026

The Case Book for 2025-2028 complements The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and provides details on the application of the rules. Here’s Case 5: This case deals with a boat that is anchored during a race ... Read More →


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How would you decide this?

Published on October 20th, 2026

Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Here is one of the ... Read More →


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What to do when answering a Mayday

Published on October 20th, 2026

When a yacht is in distress far offshore, another sailing crew may be its best chance of rescue. A new groundbreaking report from the Cruising Club of America (CCA) examines 28 yacht-to-yacht crew rescues to help ... Read More →


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Top 80 for Yacht Racing Image 2026

Published on October 20th, 2026

The 2026 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award attracted 152 submissions from yacht racing photographers representing 30 nations, with an international jury narrowing the field to 80 photographs to vie for the Public Award. To vote, click ... Read More →


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America’s Cup: Making strides to show

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 →



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