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SailGP reaches milestone in sixth season
(June 19, 2026) – SailGP announced today that MSP Sports Capital has acquired a majority stake in the New Zealand SailGP Team – completing a landmark mile
Taking first steps toward America’s Cup
American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Sail Newport, are now operational from their base in Pensacola, Florida and have taken the first steps on thei
Race to Alaska is fully on
After a forced layover in Victoria, BC following 'The Proving Ground' stage from Port Townsend, WA, 65 teams are officially in the fight to Ketchikan, AK. The T
Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award
In 1999, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) created an annual award recognizing a man
Funding issue changes Bermuda plan
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, alongside the World Match Racing Tour, has announced an update regarding the format for the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, scheduled to ta
Why true wind angle matters offshore
Why true wind angle is the core offshore reference, and when apparent wind still matters and why. Report by Yacht Racing Performance Coach Stuart Greenfield: Af
Line honors for Newport Bermuda Race
It was a beautiful and somewhat blustery day when the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race got underway June 19 for 150 competing boats, and it did not take long for Trist
Spain win at SailGP Halifax
All 13 SailGP teams were in Halifax for the seventh event of Season Six, returning to the Canadian port city on June 20-21 after the venue was not included last
Sled wins TP52 World Championship title
Takashi Okura’s Sled team clinched the 2026 Rolex TP52 World Championship title over 11 nations on June 16-20 in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. It is their second world
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