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Argo Challenge announces major new recruits

Argo Challenge announces major new recruits

The Argo Challenge – which is aiming for participation in the Youth and Women's America's Cup with international crews of disabled sailors at AC38 in Naples in 2027 – has announced the involvement of two top names: Helena Lucas (GBR) and Damien Seguin (FRA).

Editor's Notebook: Fletcher's British outfit prevail in Abu Dhabi as SailGP rounds out Season 5 in style

Editor's Notebook: Fletcher's British outfit prevail in Abu Dhabi as SailGP rounds out Season 5 in style

Dylan Fletcher’s Emirates GBR won SailGP’s dramatic $2M Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, beating Australia and New Zealand in a thrilling foiling showdown. ROCKWOOL Racing claimed their first event win, Phil Robertson impressed for Italy, and Season 6 promises even more excitement.

AC38: Still more questions than answers

AC38: Still more questions than answers

The information blackout currently engulfing the America’s Cup continues to frustrate sailing fans around the world. AC enthusiasts are understandably hungry for new information about the upcoming 38th edition, but despite a surfeit of questions answers are few and far between.

Get ready for the SailGP $2M Season 6 showdown in Abu Dhabi

Get ready for the SailGP $2M Season 6 showdown in Abu Dhabi

Sailors from SailGP’s 12 international teams are converging on Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates this week ahead of next weekend's final event of the international circuit’s fifth season, where the Grand Final winners will collect a cheque for $2 million.

New global partnership agreement paves the way for a ‘supercharged’ America’s Cup

New global partnership agreement paves the way for a ‘supercharged’ America’s Cup

The America’s Cup has entered a new era today with the welcome news that the terms of the much-anticipated America’s Cup Partnership have been agreed by all the teams planning to participate in the 38th edition of sailing’s oldest and most prestigious competition.

Cagliari delivers perfect Olympic sailing showcase

Cagliari delivers perfect Olympic sailing showcase

The 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Worlds in Cagliari showcased not just spectacular racing, but world-class coverage. Andy Rice and Odile van Aanholt’s sharp, insightful commentary, paired with stunning drone footage, made Olympic-class sailing gripping and easy to follow for online fans – like me.

That's Entertainment...

That's Entertainment...

Sailing’s biggest stages – the America’s Cup, Olympic sailing, SailGP, and the Vendée Globe – are now global entertainment products. But does that matter to the weekend racer? Here's why I think it’s something the sport should celebrate, not fear.

How Paradox beat the MOCRA form guide in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race

How Paradox beat the MOCRA form guide in the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race

Paul Flynn’s 63-foot trimaran Paradox rounded out an idyllic cruising summer with an impressive Fastnet Race triumph, beating the pre-race favourite MOD70s to win the MOCRA class in the 100th edition by way of sharp tactics, smooth teamwork, and a memorable tidal glide into the finish in Cherbourg.

SailGP trial new 27-metre wingsail for possible use in Season 5 Grand Final

SailGP trial new 27-metre wingsail for possible use in Season 5 Grand Final

SailGP is in the final stages of testing a 27 metre wing sail configuration that could be used as early as the 2025 Season 5 Grand Final in Abu Dhabi in November.

British Olympic campaigners take to social media over proposed Medal Race changes

British Olympic campaigners take to social media over proposed Medal Race changes

British Sailing Team members Micky Beckett and John Gimson have made their feeling's public on World Sailing's proposed plan to modify the Medal Race format at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

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