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Behind the re-brand: A new look and feel for the British America’s Cup team

Behind the re-brand: A new look and feel for the British America’s Cup team

I caught up with the key protagonists of the newly rebranded GB1 campaign in Naples this week for a deep dive into the team's new-look challenge for the 38th America's Cup.

Bucking industry trends

Bucking industry trends

The Genoa International Boat Show renews industry confidence, reporting further increases in exhibition space, visitor numbers, turnover and more.

Podcast: SailGP Perth analysis

Podcast: SailGP Perth analysis

In this episode of the Yacht Racing Life podcast, British sailing journalists Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley dive into the thrilling opening event of SailGP Season 6 which took place in Perth, Australia over the weekend. 

Racing Roundup #023

Racing Roundup #023

Our weekly curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.

Giles Scott on NorthStar's path forward

Giles Scott on NorthStar's path forward

We catch up with Giles Scott, skipper of the Canadian NorthStar SailGP team, as the British double Olympic gold medallist reflects on his up and down first year in charge and shares some of the team's plans for Season 6.

SailGP Season 6 preview

SailGP Season 6 preview

Happy New Year everyone! 2026 is here and the first event of SailGP Season 6 in Perth, Australia is under a fortnight away. There will be 13 F50s on the start line for the first time ever and each and every team will aiming to make a strong start to the year.

Sodebo hangs on to the Jules Verne Trophy lead as the Southern Ocean proves tricky

Sodebo hangs on to the Jules Verne Trophy lead as the Southern Ocean proves tricky

Thomas Coville's Sodebo Ultim trimaran crew have been setting a record pace on their latest Jules Verne Trophy attempt. However, 16 days into their high-speed circumnavigation the French team holds a tenuous 220-nautical mile lead over the current record holders from 2017.

Racing Roundup #022

Racing Roundup #022

Our weekly curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.

Sodebo powers south on latest Jules Verne Trophy attempt

Sodebo powers south on latest Jules Verne Trophy attempt

Life aboard Thomas Coville’s Ultim maxi trimaran Sodebo is steadily improving for the seven-strong crew as the French foiling multihull powers its way south at record pace on the team’s latest tilt at the Jules Verne Trophy for the fastest nonstop lap of the planet by sea.

Flight controller Andy Maloney completes new Artemis line up

Flight controller Andy Maloney completes new Artemis line up

The final piece of the Artemis SailGP jigsaw slotted neatly into place today with the confirmation that Kiwi sailor Andy Maloney has joined the new team as flight controller ahead of Season 6 of SailGP, which kicks off in Perth, Australia in a month’s time.

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