growing the sport Archives

The Paradoxes of Masters Regattas

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

February 28th, 2026

by Deb Whitehorse A few weeks ago, before the latest storm buried the East Coast in snow, strong ice and

February 27th, 2026

World Sailing is now accepting applications for the Women in Sport High Performance Pathway (WISH) Program, a unique initiative designed

February 27th, 2026

by Steve Gilbert Two years ago, I was a fifty-something sailor looking for my next chapter on the water. I

February 25th, 2026

How to promote sailing in a country? Start with a small country. With a population of 28 million (USA has

February 20th, 2026

Mark Chew is a media guy, which means he sees stuff, such as events that people like. If you’d like

February 9th, 2026

In 2020, Scuttlebutt editor Craig Leweck observed how sailing gear development was impacting participation: “When we look at sails, cordage,

February 4th, 2026

As the sport matures, it has increased the reliance on certified race officials at a time when that community is