Industry Archives

Initiative aimed at redefining standards

May 1st, 2026

Today, more than 99% of sailboats are equipped with a diesel engine. To change this, two leading boat manufacturers have

April 11th, 2026

The Viper 640 Class has appointed SERO Sailing as the new official class builder for the popular high-performance one-design class.

March 24th, 2026

by Joe Cooper, WindCheck In my August 2023 column, I wrote about the skills to have and those you learn

March 7th, 2026

By Tim Labute, Practical Sailor editor Tartan Yachts is one of the most respected names in American sailboat building —

March 4th, 2026

The 2026 O’pen Skiff North American Un-Regatta will be on March 20-22 in San Diego, CA. While the Class has

March 2nd, 2026

Launched as One-Design Yachtsman in 1962, generations of sailors waited for the monthly arrival of the magazine. Over time, the

February 5th, 2026

The prominent regattas in the sport are for various types of monohulls, but the cruising sector of sailing is going

February 2nd, 2026

As the sport contracts, so does the marine industry. While prominent brands remain, ownership consolidation has hit sailmakers, magazines, and

February 2nd, 2026

A one design class dictates parameters for sails from size, features, and cloth weight. While the first two variables are

January 26th, 2026

Edson has been sold to Adam Cove and Potentia Manufacturing Group partners David Slutz, Michael Trotta, Edward Schatz, and Michael