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.
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Stronger Together...
...but Doyle Sails will continue to compete against its former arch rivals.
Editor's Notebook
Denis van Weynbergh completes the Vendée Globe course 'hors concours'; tips on sailing offshore multihulls fast downwind; Tom Dolan wins second Irish Sailor of the Year award; a great non-foiling photo; Magnus Wheatley takes aim at SailGP’ ‘Chief Hype Officer’ concept; the Vendée Globe documentary
What do Barcelona’s Big Numbers mean for the Future of the America’s Cup?
Yacht Racing Life is a reader-supported publication for fans of sailing and sailboat racing everywhere. If you enjoy our content then please consider becoming a free or paid member. Having lived and breathed the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona from the inside for over a year – initially as a
52 Super Series to return to Porto Cervo for a thrilling 2025 season finale
From September 22-27, the world’s premier monohull grand prix circuit will take to the stunning waters of the Costa Smeralda, promising a high-stakes season showdown that could once again be decided on the final race.
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.
Will a female skipper ever win the Vendée Globe?
British sports writer Ed Gorman kicks off his regular monthly column on Yacht Racing Life with a thought-provoking question.
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.
Editor's Notebook
Yacht Racing Life Editor Justin Chisholm shares what's caught his attention in the sailing world this week.
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.
Visualising the Invisible
Matthew Sheahan discovers how the answer was blowing in the wind in Barcelona
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.
Anderson Reggio: Data Analysis and AI in the America's Cup
A Yacht Racing Life Podcast Interview
What Jimmy did next
US sports writer Bernie Wilson catches up with the inimitable Jimmy Spithill to find out what life ashore has been like for the Australian sailor since his surprise retirement from competition
My time as an America's Cup spy
An insider's view of the 37th America's Cup Joint Reconnaissance Programme