Naples, Italy To Host 38th Louis Vuitton America's Cup
It’s official: the 38th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup will be contested in the Italian city of Naples over the Spring and early summer of 2027
New IMOCA Human Performance Study
What toll does the Vendée Globe take on solo sailors? New research reveals dramatic physical and psychological effects—from shrinking height to muscle loss and balance issues—comparable to astronauts. The IMOCA Human Performance Project may reshape how sailors prepare and recover.
Nathan Outteridge Named Skipper As Emirates Team New Zealand Reveal Core AC38 Line-Up
Emirates Team New Zealand has named Nathan Outteridge as skipper and confirmed key crew for AC38, including surprise recruit Chris Draper. The move hints at relaxed nationality rules as anticipation builds for the protocol release and venue announcement.
Family Affair: Markus Törnqvist Takes On His Dad Torbjörn in the 44Cup
Markus Törnqvist makes his 44Cup debut at the helm of GeMera, a brand-new RC44 backed by a powerhouse crew including Francesco Bruni and Kyle Langford, as a new generation joins the high-performance owner-driver fleet.
Raising the bar further
This new 123ft flagship design is a significant step up for Southern Wind.
RC44s Return to Porto Cervo with a Full House
The 44Cup returns to Porto Cervo with 11 teams on the line for the first time since 2016. With new entries, Olympic talent, and a legendary venue, the competition is set to deliver fierce racing in one of sailing’s most iconic settings.
Editor’s Notebook
Could There Be A More Magnificent Class Than France's Ocean-Conquering Ultims?
All together now
A new look and location, but the same Superyacht Cup Palma spirit – writes Phil Riley.
First Green Shoots For The 38th America's Cup?
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli is back on the water, kicking off their America’s Cup training in Cagliari. Their AC40’s first sail of 2025 signals renewed commitment amid recent team withdrawals and hints at progress towards AC38.
Charlie Dalin Is Ready to Defend His IMOCA Globe Series Title
If you follow the IMOCA Class, you will know that Charlie Dalin is a serial race winner, and last season he emerged for the third time in his career as IMOCA Globe Series Champion in a year capped off by a record-breaking victory in the Vendée Globe.