The future is plywood
Sicomin has completely reformulated one of its original resin systems – and it’s now being used to build a new generation of low-carbon racing yachts.
Justin Chisholm
American match racer Chris Poole announces 38th America’s Cup campaign
Riptide Racing headed by US match racer Chris Poole in partnership with the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club has announced its intention to challenge for the 38th America’s Cup.
First look: Gitana 18, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
After many months of work, high expectation and closely guarded secrets, the new Gitana/Verdier-designed Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was unveiled today in Lorient, Brittany.
Artemis Racing poach Brad Farrand from Red Bull Italy
Artemis SailGP has confirmed New Zealand sailor Brad Farrand as jib trimmer for the team’s debut season.
Dylan Fletcher's SailGP Grand Final debrief
The SailGP fleet racing in Abu Dhabi might have been largely uninspiring but at least the three-boat, winner-takes-all, two-million-Dollar Grand Final shootout proved to be a cracker. The winning Emirates GBR skipper Dylan Fletcher gave us his exclusive perspective on how it played out.
Podcast: SailGP Season 5 Grand Final in Abu Dhabi: A Deep Dive
In this episode of the Yacht Racing Life podcast, hosts Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley discuss the final SailGP event of the season held in Abu Dhabi.
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).
Racing Roundup #019
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
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
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.
Born from innovation
As Rigging Projects has grown from a small boutique consulting business to a high-end manufacturer its ethos – and its success – have not changed.
Racing Roundup #018
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Racing Roundup #017
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Racing Roundup #016
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Racing Roundup #015
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Racing Roundup #014
Our curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.