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Ken Read: Changing sailing for America

Published on April 13th, 2026

Ken Read, who has been President of North Sails since 2013, resigned to lead the USA challenge for the 2027 America’s Cup. As CEO of the American Racing Challenger Team USA, Read provides this exclusive update ... Read More →

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Meet the best baller in sailing

Published on April 8th, 2026

When the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines defeated the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies 69-63 on April 6, 2026 to win the NCAA men’s basketball national championship, the outcome enshrined Ben Capuco as the 2026 Scuttleball ... Read More →

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You’ve come a long way, baby

Published on April 27th, 2026

Phil Smidmore reflects back on the early days of the sport when equipment was less evolved: My early big boat sailing was on yachts with rope/wire halyards and sheets. Yachts then were heavy and slow and ... Read More →

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Stanford wins Women’s Team Race Nationals

Published on April 27th, 2026

Stanford University topped the 15-team field to win the 2026 College Women’s Team Race National Championship, held April 26-27 in New Orleans, LA. This was the team’s third consecutive title, posting a 21-1 record with Ellie ... Read More →

Dock Talk

Round the world race in Seattle

Published on April 27th, 2026

All ten teams competing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2025-26 completed the 5,500 nm leg from Tongyeong, South Korea to Seattle, WA. Racing evenly matched Clipper 70s, the fleet will start again on ... Read More →

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Program under review for 2032 Olympics

Published on April 27th, 2026

As part of its effort to remain relevant in the rapidly changing Olympics, World Sailing reviews at least four of the 10 events on the Olympic Program every four years, and the Men’s Kite, Women’s Kite, Mixed ... Read More →

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Women’s Match Racing Worlds in USA

Published on April 27th, 2026

The 2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship will be hosted by St Francis Yacht Club on September 30-October 4 in San Francisco, CA. “It is an honor for us to host this event and ... Read More →

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Swiss get makeover for America’s Cup

Published on April 27th, 2026

Britain’s Paul Goodison was an integral member of the American Magic challenge for the America’s Cup, first as a wing trimmer in 2021 and then as the co-helm in 2024. But when he broke five ribs ... Read More →

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If a wolf in sheep’s clothing floated

Published on April 27th, 2026

Wondering about the fastest cruising sailboat in the world brings up the question as to what is a cruising sailboat. Depending on your age, racing keelboats once provided full features down below, but modern yacht design ... Read More →

Dock Talk

Scott Dickson wins 2026 Ficker Cup

Published on April 26th, 2026

Scott Dickson (USA) won the 2026 Ficker Cup on April 24-26 in Long Beach, CA. Sailed in Catalina 37s, this Grade 2 match race event on the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) serves as a qualifier ... Read More →

Dock Talk

2026 Etchells West Coast Spring Series

Published on April 26th, 2026

The four-event 2026 Etchells West Coast Spring Series began in January and concluded with the Orca Bowl on April 25-26 in San Diego, CA. Topping the 62-boat fleet in the finale was Austin Sperry and crew ... Read More →

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Three places overdue for hurricane

Published on April 26th, 2026

Three regions have been identified as the U.S.’s most overdue cities for a direct hurricane strike, with their rapid population growth and low‑lying geography to not fare well following long gaps since their last landfalls. After ... Read More →