International Racing
‘Pyewacket’ Takes Monohull Line Honors in RORC 600
Roy Disney's turboed Volvo 70 'Pyewacket' is in the Atlantic and has just finished first of the monohulls in the RORC Caribbean 600.
SailGP Sydney Day Two Canceled After Major Storm Damages Boats and Infrastructure
In a season fraught with damage and incidents, the KPMG Australia SailGP Sydney has topped the list with a man overboard and a destructive weather event.
‘Maxi Edmond de Rothschild’ Begins Jules Vernes Trophy Attempt
Another assault on the 40-day, 23-hour circumnavigation record began on Sunday.
Thrilling Cape Town Conclusion to The Ocean Race, Leg 2
After nearly 18 days of The Ocean Race, Leg 2, the top three boats were separated by less than half an hour as they reached Cape Town, South Africa.
Headwinds Facing Captain Donald Lawson and ‘Mighty Merloe/Defiant’
Captain Donald Lawson has hit severe headwinds in his quest to convert 'Mighty Merloe,' now named 'Defiant,' into a singlehanded, record-breaking machine.
US Sailing Open Sailing Series Qualifies Sailors for World Events
The three-regatta Florida/winter portion of the US Open Sailing Series wrapped up in Clearwater last Sunday.
Good Jibes #76: Hans Henken on Engineering an Olympic Campaign
Hans is a world champion sailor who has raced 29ers, 49ers, the International Moth, and hydrofoiling F50s. He competes for the US Sailing Team, is the starting flight controller for the US SailGP Team, and is literally a rocket scientist.
Sailing Denied Paralympic Games, but the Sport Continues To Grow
Despite being denied inclusion in the 2024 L.A. Paralympic Games, Para Sailing continues to grow as World Sailing vows to continue its support.
Crossings, Rescues and Adventures Recognized in OCC Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club's (OCC) 2022 awards recognize many worthy sailors, including GGR participant Kirsten Neuschäfer and Palo Alto teenager Cal Currier.
Applications Open for the 2023 David Storrs Match Racing Grant Program
Match racing is a unique and competitive sailing format. US Sailing is offering grants to help those who want to climb the match-racing ladder.
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