Next level optimisation
Francesco Pelizza, director and founder of AMS Advanced Mechanical Solutions, gives an update on the role of FEA in the design process with reference to a recent project, Michael Schmidt’s stunning Y8.
Public Posts
It's 20 years since Ellen MacArthur's record setting solo circumnavigation
Whisper it (or maybe shout it from the rooftops), because hardly anybody seems to have noticed, but it was 20 years ago this year that Ellen MacArthur broke the solo round-the-world sailing record on board her trimaran B&Q – writes Ed Gorman.
Spain's Wizner brothers win 2025 49er European Championship
Spanish brothers Martín and Jaime Wizner have won the 2025 49er European Championship, held on the waters off the Greek city of Thessaloniki, after finishing fourth in the overall open series standings.
Spain snatch New York SailGP win to seize Season 5 lead
Diego Botín's Spain clinched back-to-back US wins and seized the SailGP championship lead in New York, beating New Zealand and France in a tense three-boat final. An unpredictable weekend on the Hudson saw five race winners and a memorable first race victory for Martine Grael's Brazil.
12-Strong SailGP Fleet Returns To Action In New York
SailGP returns to action this weekend in New York after an 11-week break. With 12 teams back on the water and the season finely poised, the international fleet could face tricky conditions and a restricted racecourse for the sixth event of Season 5.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Buy Australia SailGP Team
Another week – another celebrity SailGP takeover. After the recent announcement of American film star Anne Hathaway's involvement in buying Red Bull Italy, this time it is Australian actor Hugh Jackman and Canadian/American star Ryan Reynolds behind the purchase of Tom Slingsby's Australian team.
French Offshore Sailing’s Next Big Thing Is Already Here
28-year-old Tom Laperche has made a huge impression on the sailing world. After winning the 2022 Solitaire du Figaro the young Frenchman joined Francois Gabart's SVR-Lazartigue Ultim programme – first as co-skipper and then in sole charge. Alexander Champy-McLean sat down with him to find out more.
Fair starts and true courses
GiPSY Buoy allows racecourse mark positions to be adjusted remotely – and on the fly.
Preparing For A Major Championship: Final Week Checklist
It’s the last week before a regatta you’ve been preparing for months for. What do you do? In the first of an occasional series exclusively for Yacht Racing Life, Dan Self from the The Layline coaching website has some excellent tips on where your focus should be.
'Los Gallos' Primed For Action As SailGP Returns In New York
Spain’s SailGP Team returns to action in New York this weekend, riding high after a dramatic win at the last event in San Francisco. With Season 5 heating up and the fleet tighter than ever, Diego Botín’s team is chasing consistency—and the overall lead.
Editor's Notebook
Team Racing World Championship | Casa Vela Cup | 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race | 151 Miglia | Wally Rocket 51
Better than New and Ready to Race
The iconic J Class yacht Rainbow has just completed an astonishingly comprehensive programme of refit works and performance optimisation – and she has never had quite so much regatta potential.
Cap pour Elles Winners Prepare for Transat Café l'Or Challenge
Spain’s Aina Bauza and France’s Axelle Pillain are set to tackle the 2025 Transat Café l'Or aboard the Class 40 Grand Rhino, after earning the ‘Cap pour Elles’ scholarship. With just months to prepare, the duo is training hard and seeking sponsors for their Class40 transatlantic challenge.
Emirates Team New Zealand Unswayed By 'Gang of Three' Statement Onslaught
The America's Cup Defender Emirates Team New Zealand has responded to yesterday's barrage of critical statements from the Swiss, British, and American challengers with a curt public rebuttal.
Spain’s Jordi Xammar & Marta Cardona Target 470 World Championship Title
Spain’s Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona are targeting 470 World Championship gold after an impressive European title win—just 40 days into their new Olympic campaign. With strong early results and big ambitions, the duo are quickly becoming Spain's ones to watch on the Olympic circuit.
AC38: Athena Racing and American Magic issue follow up statements
Both the British Challenger of Record Athena Racing and American Magic have issued their own statements following the one issued earlier today by Alinghi Red Bull Racing.