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What’s happening to offshore racing?
Yacht Racing Performance Coach Stuart Greenfield launches into the first part of a three part series about what’s happening to offshore racing: The idea f
Foiling is not the future for everybody
For those that contend foiling is the future of sailing, the OK Dinghy Class wants a word with you. The 13-foot singlehanded boat from the 1950s remains active
Australia win at SailGP New York
It was a weekend of chaos for the SailGP league as teams competed May 30-31 in New York, USA. After excessive winds prevented racing on day one, the fleet had t
High School Doublehanded Nationals
The 2025-26 High School season concluded with the Doublehanded Nationals on May 30-31 in New Orleans, LA. Light winds prevailed as 20 teams competed in Club FJs
Sailing World Regatta Series – Detroit
Nearly 100 boats competed in the third event of the 2026 Sailing World Regatta Series on May 29-31 in Detroit, MI. John Spierling and his teammates on the S2 7.
Form ecosystem to keep sailors engaged
The story “Growing Season in Chicago” by Doug Fritz caught the attention of Dr. Ignacio Gallardo who shares this review of sailing in the region: Doug Fritz ca
2026 ICSA All-America Team
The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association has named the outstanding student-athletes named to the 2026 All-America Teams. Selected by the All-America Selection C
Planning begins now for 2027 Transpac
The Transpacific Yacht Club has published the Notice of Race for the 2027 edition of the Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpacific Yacht Race. Known as the Transpac
Breaking down historical stereotypes
As the world governing body for the sport of sailing, World Sailing seeks to shape how the sport is presented. In this report, the federation provides the do's
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