SailGP Rio Cancellation Confirmed After Rig Checks Reveal Structural Flaws
SailGP has officially called off its Rio de Janeiro event, originally slated for May 3–4, after uncovering a structural flaw in the wingsails of several the circuit's fleet of F50 yachts—a safety concern serious enough to bring the globe-trotting circuit to a sudden halt, five events into Season 5.
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Athena Pathway back on the water in Barcelona
Fresh from securing the 2025 SailGP Season Championship with Emirates GBR, one of the world's most decorated female Olympic sailors, Hannah Mills OBE, is back on the water in Barcelona to begin the next phase of her mission with Athena Pathway, the British Youth and Women's America's Cup Team.
Canada's NorthStar announces squad for SailGP Season 6
Giles Scott's Canadian SailGP team NorthStar has unveiled its Season 6 sailing team lineup for the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. The refreshed roster reflects NorthStar’s long-term commitment to performance development, technological innovation and the cultivation of top sailing talent in Canada.
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As The Famous Project CIC approaches the highly symbolic end of the first Atlantic phase of its Jules Verne Trophy voyage in excellent conditions, legendary meteorologist Christian Dumard says his respect and admiration for the all-female crew is growing with every mile.
Riptide Racing announces Pindar by Manuport Logistics partnership for 38th America’s Cup challenge
Riptide Racing, the prospective US challenger for the 38th America’s Cup headed by world No. 1 match racing skipper Chris Poole, has announced a partnership agreement with leading global marine industry shipping and logistics company Pindar by Manuport Logistics.
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Athena Pathway back on the water in Barcelona
Fresh from securing the 2025 SailGP Season Championship with Emirates GBR, one of the world's most decorated female Olympic sailors, Hannah Mills OBE, is back on the water in Barcelona to begin the next phase of her mission with Athena Pathway, the British Youth and Women's America's Cup Team.
Canada's NorthStar announces squad for SailGP Season 6
Giles Scott's Canadian SailGP team NorthStar has unveiled its Season 6 sailing team lineup for the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. The refreshed roster reflects NorthStar’s long-term commitment to performance development, technological innovation and the cultivation of top sailing talent in Canada.