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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The final day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, brought the event to a close with dramatic racing, jubilation and a sense of triumph amongst all participants.
The future is plywood
Sicomin has completely reformulated one of its original resin systems – and it’s now being used to build a new generation of low-carbon racing yachts.
Racing Roundup #020
Our weekly curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.
Sailing Grand Slam 2026 Olympic Classes series NOR published
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Three of SailGP’s premier wing trimmers – Iain Jensen, Chris Draper, and Stuart Bithell – have sparked a dramatic pre-season shake-up, switching teams in a high-stakes game of musical chairs that reunites old partnerships, strengthens rival crews, and hints at more blockbuster moves to come.
Final day drama decides medals at inaugural Inclusion Championship
The final day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, brought the event to a close with dramatic racing, jubilation and a sense of triumph amongst all participants.
The future is plywood
Sicomin has completely reformulated one of its original resin systems – and it’s now being used to build a new generation of low-carbon racing yachts.
Racing Roundup #020
Our weekly curated digest of the latest news and stories from across the yacht racing world.