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Homecoming at 172nd Annual Regatta
The 172nd edition of North America’s oldest recurring sailing competition, the New York Yacht Club’s Annual Regatta, held June 12-14, 2026, served as a homecomi
Callahan/Davis claim Snipe US Nationals
Justin Callahan and Trevor Davis won the 2026 Snipe US National Championship on June 11-14 in Annapolis, MD. After four days of challenging conditions, they cli
This was really like coming home
What’s interesting about high performance sailing is that equipment doesn’t stand still. Clever people keep pushing forward, but this progression had dire conse
IOC rejects crossover sports for now
The idea occasionally resurfaces - what if iceboating was in the Olympics? With Sailing as a founding Olympic sport, it is not such a wild thought for both summ
Thirty years later: Michael Blackburn
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 Olympi
Curmudgeon’s Observation
Of the great truths little children have learned, when Mom is mad at Dad, don’t let her brush your hair. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s
SailGP ranking: do you agree?
Olympic Silver Medalist Lisa Darmanin and World Champion sailor Stevie Morrison rank all 13 SailGP teams as we hit the midpoint of the 2026 Season. How does you
Race to Alaska underway
The 2026 Race to Alaska started on June 14 under suspiciously cooperative skies. Warm. Calm. A formal sendoff from a plane overhead. The vessels slipping out of
Epic finale for Thayer Trophy
Looking to create more opportunity for women sailors to compete at a high level, the Corinthian Yacht Club (Marblehead, MA) introduced the Thayer Trophy regatta
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