Sailing World Archives

Skied halyards: all is not lost

November 16th, 2025

Whether it’s the first race of the season or the last, the unexpected will happen, but when the halyard skies,

November 3rd, 2025

by Dave Reed, Sailing World For those who have forgotten the Admiral’s Cup, a quick history lesson: The Royal Ocean

September 17th, 2025

Team racing fans see the Wilson Trophy in England as the chance to compete with the best—who only keep improving.

September 8th, 2025

The 15-foot Sandpiper is known for its stability and classic New England aesthetic, and in 2025 this classic catboat will

August 18th, 2025

Here’s how, and how not, to play port-tack weather mark roulette to come out a winner, or least with better

August 5th, 2025

Handicap racing is about sailing your boat around the racecourse as efficiently as possible, so let’s explore where and how.

July 28th, 2025

John Haig enjoys the perks of dinghy racing with his daughters. It’s not just keeping him young. It’s keeping him

June 11th, 2025

Lucky, a custom Juan K designed Maxi, has been an offshore weapon for over a decade, scoring triumphs in the

March 14th, 2025

A weak southerly breeze straggles across Lake Washington as the last of Seattle’s fall colors cloak the hillsides of the

March 4th, 2025

From one who was once skeptical of technology creeping into race starts: There’s an acceptance that the benefits are real.