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 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 →
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 →
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 →
Published on October 26th, 2026
On November 1, some of the world’s leading offshore sailors will set off from Saint-Malo in France for Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe for the 13th Route du Rhum. Held every four years, the 115 entrants make this ... Read More →
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 →
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 →
Published on October 25th, 2026
The southern California offshore racing scene has a long affinity with Mexican finish lines. Starting from San Diego, Newport Harbor, Long Beach, or Marina del Rey, the calendar was packed with biennial races each spring and ... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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