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.

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Kylian Mbappé joins France SailGP Team as investor and charity partner There is good news for French SailGP fans on the eve of the Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix their team announces a major investment from French footballer Kylian Mbappé's via his company Coalition Capital. Mbappé’s foundation

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.

Nice awarded Ocean Race Europe 2025 stopover

For the first time in its storied history, The Ocean Race will make landfall on France’s Mediterranean coast, adding the city of Nice as a stopover in The Ocean Race Europe 2025.

Congressional Cup at 60 – Poole Chases Historic Three-Peat

Sixty years young and still packing a punch, the Congressional Cup is back, and this year it’s celebrating the big 6-0.

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.

Stronger Together...

...but Doyle Sails will continue to compete against its former arch rivals.

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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.