With hi-tech construction processes, efficient production, expanding reach, extended product ranges and increasing economy of scale, MC1 Spars is making it feasible for a broader church of boats to have carbon masts and booms.
With light to moderate winds forecast, this year's Rolex Fastnet won’t be a record‑breaker, but according to legendary British navigator Simon Fisher, it could be brutal on the brain – with moderate breeze, tricky tides, and a high‑stakes routing game from Cowes to Fastnet Rock and on to Cherbourg.
Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley unpack the highs and lows of SailGP Portsmouth — from Team GB’s home-water resurgence to bold new ideas for the league’s future — plus some candid reflections on SailGP's media strategy.
The Admiral’s Cup returns with inshore and offshore challenges testing veterans and newcomers alike. After three races, Monaco and Hong Kong lead the standings, with New Zealand and Italy close behind. Crews are relishing the mix of conditions and some classic Solent complexity.
I am in England’s sailing capital, Cowes on the Isle of Wight, soaking in the heady atmosphere at the first Admiral’s Cup to be held in 22 years. But I also sneaked away over the weekend to catch the action at the SailGP event in nearby Portsmouth.
The Admiral’s Cup returns after 22 years, and Adrian Stead is back – this time racing for New Zealand. With a top-tier crew and two proven boats, I quizzed Stead for some insights on the challenge ahead – from inshore finesse to offshore endurance in one of sailing’s toughest tests.
Tom Slingsby and his Aussie crew are out to halt Spain’s two-event SailGP winning streak at this weekend's Portsmouth, UK regatta. I chatted to Slingsby today about what he's learned from analysing the Spanish team's data, flight control strategy, and how Moth Worlds racing has sharpened his edge.
I sat down with Terry Hutchinson to talk about the TP52 Worlds in Cascais, where bold calls, and tight teamwork led to a dramatic regatta win for American Magic Quantum Racing. From high-stakes manoeuvres to hard-earned lessons – it's a great insight into high pressure sailing at the top level.
In the latest episode of the Yacht Racing life podcast I sit down with North Sails president Ken Read for a chat about the recent goings on in the sailboat racing world.
France’s Enzo Balanger claimed the 2025 Moth World Championship on Lake Garda with a week of near-flawless racing. Tom Slingsby stormed back for second, while Kiwi Jacob Pye sealed third and the Youth title in a stacked fleet of Olympic medallists and rising stars.
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