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Canadian Consistency Pays Dividends as San Francisco Bay Delivers
Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm reports on a scintillating day of racing at the San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
Canadian Consistency Pays Dividends as San Francisco Bay Delivers
Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm reports on a scintillating day of racing at the San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
Editor's (San Francisco SailGP) Notebook
This week’s Editor’s Notebook comes from San Francisco, where Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm is in town to experience first hand the fifth SailGP event of the 2025 season, taking place along the cityfront this weekend.
It’s Good to be a Team Owner in SailGP These Days
Just a quarter of the way into its fifth season, SailGP is close to fulfilling the long-term, commercially sustainable business model that Larry Ellison and Russell Coutts envisioned when they announced the global league in 2018.
Data and AI Continue to Redefine the America’s Cup
The modern era America’s Cup is often characterised by its breathtaking speeds, cutting-edge yacht designs, and fierce competition on the water. But behind the scenes a secretive world of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and performance management is playing an increasingly crucial role.
Taking on the Southern Ocean
The Southern Ocean is a place of fearsome legend—a vast, untamed expanse where the wind screams and the waves tower, where sailors must confront their deepest fears and push their endurance to its absolute limit. British solo ocean racing skipper Sam Goodchild knows this place well.
You just won mega millions on the Lottery – but what are you going to race?
You wake up one morning to discover you are rich beyond your wildest dreams. Time to put together your ultimate racing calendar. But which boats would you choose? Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm already has his plan mapped out.
My America’s Cup Quest
Amateur photographer Michael Silverwood tells the story of his 30-year quest to photograph watch the America's Cup in person.
Francesca Clapcich announces Vendée Globe campaign backed by 11th Hour Racing
Italian / American sailor Francesca Clapcich has officially announced her bid for the 2028 Vendée Globe, with a campaign backed by 11th Hour Racing and armed with a boat that’s already proved its mettle—Malizia-Seaexplorer.
ROCKWOOL Denmark Sidelined for San Francisco as Season Hangs in the Balance
It’s a hammer blow for the Danes—out of this weekend's SailGP before racing has even begun. Still licking their wounds from a brutal weekend in Los Angeles, they have been forced to withdraw after extensive damage from their run-in with a race mark in LA proved too much to repair in time.
The Admiral’s Cup 2025: A Classic Reignited with Global Heavyweights
The Admiral’s Cup is back, and it’s drawing a serious crowd. With 15 top-tier teams already signed up—including heavyweight entries from Royal Irish Yacht Club and Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club—the stage is set for an almighty showdown this summer in Cowes.
The Ocean Race to Return to Auckland
It had to happen. The Ocean Race, that relentless round-the-world marathon that separates the good from the great and the great from the legends, is heading back to its spiritual home in Auckland, New Zealand, for the 2027 edition.
Tributes paid to World Sailing Vice President Line Markert
World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert, World Sailing Vice President and a fellow sailor.
Canadians top the podium after stunning second day in LA
It’s been a long time coming, but Northstar Canada is finally back in the winner’s circle. After two frustrating years of near-misses, new helmsman Giles Scott delivered a statement victory at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, taking down heavyweights New Zealand and Australia in the process.
Superior starting sees New Zealand Black Foils return to form in LA
The Kiwis lead at the end of opening day in Los Angeles after a blistering performance that included two race wins.
Kylian Mbappé joins France SailGP Team as investor and charity partner
The investment comes as the France SailGP Team transitions into full private ownership, led by a consortium of investors supporting French driver Quentin Delapierre – an Olympian and America’s Cup helmsman – along with a powerhouse crew of top French sailing talent.
SailGP Los Angeles Analysis
A Yacht Racing Life Podcast Interview | Justin Chisholm is joined from the UK by Magnus Wheatley as the pair give their independent analysis and commentary on Event 4 of the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 season which took place in Los Angeles, CA this weekend.
John Croom: US America's Cup Cyclor
A Yacht Racing Life Podcast Interview. John Croom had an illustrious career as a track cyclist in the US National Team before switching sports to bring his physique and fitness to bear in the America’s Cup with the New York Yacht Club American Magic team AC75 at the 38th Cup in Barcelona last year.
Anderson Reggio: Data Analysis and AI in the America's Cup
A Yacht Racing Life Podcast Interview
Stronger Together...
...but Doyle Sails will continue to compete against its former arch rivals.
Shape of the Future
Marc Lombard Design Group’s highly successful Lift Class40 designs have now evolved into a racer-cruiser – built in the UK at SR Structures in Lymington.
Taking the load off
It used to be a tough choice for superyachts: either accept very high gearing on the helm or lose the direct feedback from the rudder. Now there’s no need to compromise.
As good as it looks
Giuliano Luzzatto checks out the new wallywind110 Galma for Seahorse, while watching the 37th America’s Cup match
Well engineered
Bavaria Yachts revolutionised the way boats were built 45 years ago when the brand was launched. Today that market-leading innovation continues.
No furling line required…
New from UBI Maior: an electric version of its Jiber top-down headsail furler
An all-time classic
The Rolex Swan Cup has been going great guns for six decades and it’s the enduring appeal of the event that puts it in a class of its own
Beneteau's new Croatian masterclass
A new training programme for First 36 buyers with coaching from pro sailors is part of a drive by Beneteau to help owners get a lot more value out of their boats.
Data and AI Continue to Redefine the America’s Cup
The modern era America’s Cup is often characterised by its breathtaking speeds, cutting-edge yacht designs, and fierce competition on the water. But behind the scenes a secretive world of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and performance management is playing an increasingly crucial role.
Cut and Paste
The quandary over which of the two British Knights of the Realm – Sir Ben Ainslie or Sir Jim Ratcliffe – will be representing the Royal Yacht Squadron as the official Challenger of Record at the 38th America’s Cup was resolved this week – and in a most discreet and understated way.
Will cool heads prevail?
The breakup between INEOS and Athena Racing could put British America's Cup hopes back decades
INEOS to challenge for AC38 without Ainslie
Terse corporate statement confirms 'a challenge for the 38th America’s Cup under the team name INEOS Britannia after parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie.’
Editors' Picks
You just won mega millions on the Lottery – but what are you going to race?
You wake up one morning to discover you are rich beyond your wildest dreams. Time to put together your ultimate racing calendar. But which boats would you choose? Yacht Racing Life editor Justin Chisholm already has his plan mapped out.
John Croom: US America's Cup Cyclor
A Yacht Racing Life Podcast Interview. John Croom had an illustrious career as a track cyclist in the US National Team before switching sports to bring his physique and fitness to bear in the America’s Cup with the New York Yacht Club American Magic team AC75 at the 38th Cup in Barcelona last year.
Featured Photographer: Gilles Martin-Raget
This month’s Featured Photographer will need little introduction to regular readers. If you have followed the professional end of our sport over the past several decades then inevitably at some point you will have found yourself captivated by one of Gilles Martin-Raget’s spectacular images.