Returning Heroes

When a single point decided the 2024 52 Super Series season championship, no one wants to start the 2025 circuit by giving anything away in the first few races of May's 2025 season opening event in Saint Tropez.

Members only Interviews

Rob Wilson: Inside The Life Of A SailGP Coach

Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team coach Rob Wilson shares his insights into the evolution of the SailGP coaching role—from limited chase boat support to giving real-time tactical input from a high-tech booth ashore—and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at one of SailGP's most high pressure roles.

Alinghi Red Bull Racing Pulls Out of AC38

There was more bad news for America’s Cup holders Emirates Team New Zealand over the Easter weekend, as Swiss syndicate Alinghi Red Bull Racing confirmed it will not be mounting a challenge for the 38th America’s Cup.

British Vendée Globe Skipper Sam Goodchild

Justin Chisholm’s guest on the Yacht Racing Life Podcast is the British solo around-the-world sailor Sam Goodchild.

Launching into Europe

With military-spec materials, design awards and pro sailor endorsements, Mustang Survival unveils its new ranges of lifejackets and foul weather gear.

Michel Desjoyeaux’s Unforgettable 2008-09 Vendée Globe Comeback Victory

We take an fond look back to 2008-09 when the now legendary French solo skipper Michel Desjoyeaux staged the greatest comeback in Vendée Globe history—starting last but overtaking every rival to win the solo around-the-world race for an unprecedented second time.

Members only Interviews

Billy Gooderham: Taming the T-Foils

Canada SailGP Team flight controller Billy Gooderham gives an in-depth look at what it takes to fly the SailGP F50 catamarans. From handling the upgraded T-foils, to refining muscle memory and managing complex controls, he breaks down the evolving challenges of this high-stakes role.

The ‘Club’ Problem

Magnus Wheatley explores the challenges facing yacht clubs today – from declining membership to rising costs – and argues that clubs focusing on fun, accessibility, and community sailing, thrive—while those don't, risk decline.

Lebrun Holds Nerve to Win 2025 Finn European Championship

Valérian Lebrun had led from the front for most of the week, but it wasn’t until the very last moments of the final race on Saturday that he could be sure.

Colaninno Surges but Lebrun Maintains Control

The 2025 Open Finn European Championship is edging towards its conclusion with a compelling mix of consistency and resurgence from the the top 10 protagonists.

Editor's Notebook

A big week for big news.

Members only Features

End of an era: Peter Burling leaves Emirates Team New Zealand

The three-time America's Cup winner's exit comes after he and the Kiwi team failed to agree terms ahead of the 38th America's Cup.