The bowline, is it losing its grip? The knot is tied to the past, but is it now past its time? Yacht Racing Performance Coach Stuart Greenfield ponders the relevance of the bowline: I learned the ...
Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Simon Hiscocks, British double Olympic medalist in the 49er skiff ...
The sailing community honors the life of John Ruf, a determined competitor, Paralympic medalist, World Champion, and lifelong advocate for the sport whose resilience inspired sailors around the world.
The road to Los Angeles 2028 continues this week as the world’s best kiteboarders and windsurfers descend on Long Beach, California for the 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR), with 15 US ...
Tough day in Lorient, France for La Roche-Posay Racing Team as an unconfirmed “systems issue” caused the team’s stunning AC75 to capsize whilst at 35 knots downwind. It was an issue that the team had ...
Over 160 sailors, 24 coaches and 70 volunteers will be in action July 11-12, at the Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club (ABYC), as they will take part in Sail Canada 2026 Sail Central Championships. The ...
To celebrate the 30th anniversary for the ILCA making its Olympic debut at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, the Class organization is sharing stories from Olympic ILCA sailors. For Argentine sailor ...
An event has been organized to focus on exploring existing and emerging technologies and best practices for responsible and sustainable disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs). The 2026 ...
The foiling 100-foot monohull, known as the Ferrari Hypersail project, intends to torch offshore sailing records when it is completed. But it’s goal isn’t just speed, its also self-sufficiency as it ...
Two hundred sixty boats and thousands of sailors will gather on Chicago’s lakefront for the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, the largest annual offshore race in the world. Beginning Friday, ...
If yacht designers hope to stay in business, seeking jobs beyond competitive sailing improves the odds. While VPLP Design has a strong presence in the sport, they have been exploring how wingsails can ...
The first French challenge for the America’s Cup was in 1970, but despite this long history with the event, no single team has competed in two consecutive campaigns… until now. Known as Orient Express ...