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What does the next generation want?

April 22nd, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Improving participation in sailing is frequent topic. There is no greater attraction to anything

April 21st, 2026

by Lydia Mullan, SAIL magazine editor In the May issue, Charles Scott writes about sailing OPBs—other people’s boats—and a host

April 17th, 2026

With elite events such as SailGP, America’s Cup, and The Ocean Race requiring female participation, and their foiling boats going

April 13th, 2026

The International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program was initiated to introduce young teams to Lightning sailing. Recipients receive regatta entry

March 27th, 2026

Twenty-four sailing clubs and schools from across Canada have been awarded a combined total of $80,750 as part of Sail

March 18th, 2026

One design classes rely on equipment regulations to keep the emphasis on the sailor rather than the boat. Class leadership

March 16th, 2026

Racing sailboats in New Zealand requires membership with a Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) affiliated club. But rather than also directly

March 12th, 2026

Events that specifically serve older sailors – Masters Regattas – are popular with one design classes. They level the playing

March 11th, 2026

Historically associated with the wealthy, sailing has been portrayed as a high-society hobby. And why not, as clubs are private

March 5th, 2026

The Star Class was among the iconic Olympic events, attracting the best of the best to challenge others in this