Better than New and Ready to Race
The iconic J Class yacht Rainbow has just completed an astonishingly comprehensive programme of refit works and performance optimisation – and she has never had quite so much regatta potential.
Justin Chisholm
Cap pour Elles Winners Prepare for Transat Café l'Or Challenge
Spain’s Aina Bauza and France’s Axelle Pillain are set to tackle the 2025 Transat Café l'Or aboard the Class 40 Grand Rhino, after earning the ‘Cap pour Elles’ scholarship. With just months to prepare, the duo is training hard and seeking sponsors for their Class40 transatlantic challenge.
Spain’s Jordi Xammar & Marta Cardona Target 470 World Championship Title
Spain’s Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona are targeting 470 World Championship gold after an impressive European title win—just 40 days into their new Olympic campaign. With strong early results and big ambitions, the duo are quickly becoming Spain's ones to watch on the Olympic circuit.
AC38: Athena Racing and American Magic issue follow up statements
Both the British Challenger of Record Athena Racing and American Magic have issued their own statements following the one issued earlier today by Alinghi Red Bull Racing.
Alinghi Red Bull Racing Weighs In To Support British And American Challenger Concerns
Despite withdrawing last month as a potential challenger for the 38th America's Cup, Switzerland's Alinghi Red Bull Racing has today released a statement supporting the stance taken by the British and American teams in calling for more transparency from the Defender – Emirates Team New Zealand.
Conde de Godó Trophy underway in Barcelona
One hundred boats and 700 sailors from thirteen nations to compete at the 52nd Conde de Godó Trophy in Barcelona.
The State of High-Performance Sailing
High-performance sailing is as enthralling as it is fragmented. Our sport is charging ahead on multiple fronts. From SailGP’s global travelling circus, the America’s Cup’s revolutionary foiling monohulls, to the owner-funded 52 Super Series and 44Cup circuits, there's no shortage of events to watch.
Movie Star Anne Hathaway Takes A Share in Red Bull Italy SailGP Team
SailGP goes all Hollywood as Anne Hathaway, Assia Grazioli-Venier, and Jimmy Spithill take over the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team—ushering in SailGP’s first female-led team ownership and a bold new chapter for Italian sailing.
The Busy World Of Franck Cammas
The French offshore legend is prepping for The Ocean Race Europe with Swiss team Holcim–PRB, while eying a return to The Ocean Race in 2027 and the 2028 Vendée Globe – with a typically bold IMOCA project of his own.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Welcomes America's Cup in Rome
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has welcomed the America’s Cup trophy to Italy in a glitzy ceremony in Rome. With Naples set to host in 2027, Meloni hailed the event as a symbol of innovation, pride, and opportunity for southern Italy.
Dragon Slayers
Andy Beadsworth, Simon Fry, and Enes Caylak recently laid waste to a 50-boat fleet at the International Dragon World Championship in Vilamoura, Portugal. Justin Chisholm caught up with Beadsworth for an exclusive chat about his time in the class and winning his third Dragon world title.
Unpacking the Draft Protocol for the 38th America's Cup
The draft AC38 Protocol outlines major changes for the next America’s Cup, including a new crew format, nationality rules, cost controls, and the creation of a team-led partnership to manage future Cups.
Challengers Call For Transparency As AC38 Protocol Lags Behind Venue Announcement
Challenger teams Athena Racing and American Magic have voiced concerns over the announcement of Naples as host of AC38, calling for protocol clarity before making major commitments. With tensions rising, the Cup community awaits the next move in this unfolding dispute.
Emirates Team New Zealand Responds To Criticism And Releases Draft AC38 Protocol
America's Cup Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand have responded to yesterday's critical statements by Athena Racing and NYYC American Magic with a counter statement and the release of a draft version of the AC38 Protocol.
NYYC American Magic Also Calls For Improved Transparency And Cooperation Around AC38
In a statement issued today the U.S. team describes it as being 'at a crossroads' with regards to the 38th America's Cup.
Ben Ainslie's Athena Racing 'Concerned' Over Lack Of Transparency Around AC38 Venue Announcement
The Challenger of Record representing Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd. believes that announcing Naples, Italy as the venue for AC38 before the release of an agreed protocol document is premature and is asking for more transparency and cooperation between the Defender and the Challengers.