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Follow the Vendée Globe 2024-25

Published on November 13th, 2024

The Vendée Globe, raced in the 60-foot IMOCA, is the elite race round the world, solo, non-stop, and without assistance. On November 10, 40 skippers started the 2024-25 edition which begins and ends in Les Sables ... Read More


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Application open for 2025 Governor’s Cup

Published on January 28th, 2025

The 2025 Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship is now accepting Requests for Invitation (RFI) for the 58th edition to be held July 29-August 3 in Newport Beach, CA. The deadline for receiving RFIs is ... Read More


Feature

Windsurfing repairing Paris problem

Published on January 28th, 2025

No event was more criticized at the Paris 2024 Olympics than the Men’s and Women’s Windsurfing. Of the 10 Sailing events, the Windsurfing program had its own system to award medals, and that was the problem. ... Read More


Feature

New Olympic cycle begins in Spain

Published on January 28th, 2025

There is not one path to the Olympic podium but the popular plan will be to participate in the inaugural Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) which consists of the four most iconic Olympic sailing events in Europe ... Read More


Feature

Living in the Scuttlebutt World

Published on January 27th, 2025

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News While San Diego may be revered for its comfortable climate, we suffer through our local sports teams. Our professional basketball team left in 1984, our professional football team left in ... Read More


Video

VIDEO: How to buy a cheap sailboat

Published on January 27th, 2025

The Practical Sailor group provides a guide on how to buy a sailboat on a budget of $20,000. They look at a Pearson 31, a Hunter 31, a Bristol 29.9, and a Cape Dory sailboat, discussing ... Read More


Dock Talk

Nominations for Sail Canada Awards

Published on January 27th, 2025

Sail Canada has opened nominations for its 2025 Annual Awards. These awards recognize outstanding sailors, athletes, coaches, instructors, officials, volunteers and events through one of Sail Canada’s different Annual Award categories, based on activities and performances ... Read More


Feature

Bad for hygiene, Good for mental health

Published on January 27th, 2025

After the finish of the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race, overall winner Christian Zugel admitted the 8.5-day race was the longest time he’d been offshore… and he loved it. “It was amazing sailing …the whole race was ... Read More


Feature

SailGP: USA back to drawing board

Published on January 27th, 2025

It could not have gone much worse for the USA team at the New Zealand SailGP  on January 18-19 in Auckland, New Zealand. They finished last. While Italy and Brazil finished 6th and 9th, respectively, in ... Read More


Feature

American Magic: Keep the ball rolling

Published on January 27th, 2025

It is the intent for American Magic, the US challenger for the 36th and 37th America’s Cup, to compete in the 38th edition. But before the event rules are established, retaining talented personnel with enriching projects ... Read More


Feature

Zim Sailing approved as ILCA builder

Published on January 27th, 2025

The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) has approved Zim Sailing as builder of class-legal boats in the United States. Zim successfully completed a detailed and thorough certification process, receiving approval from both ILCA and World Sailing ... Read More



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