Off Watch: A Cruising Sailor Joins the Race
Spending time aboard racing sailboats can make cruising better. Plus, racing is just plain fun.
Spending time aboard racing sailboats can make cruising better. Plus, racing is just plain fun.
A variety of catamarans and trimarans, old and new, competed in the inaugural event in St. Maarten.
The Pacific Cup yacht race, which starts in San Francisco and ends in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, has something for sailors of every stripe.
It’s a match made in Maine. Sanford Boat Company of Nantucket has struck a licensing deal that will let Steve White and the crew at
The Frenchman Francois Gabart established himself as the world’s fastest solo sailor, shaving six days off the record and racking up accolades on his record run.
Just 6 months remain until the revival of the Golden Globe Race, and 23 skippers are ready to set sail.
World Sailing, the world governing body, has moved into the world of eSports with the launch of the first virtual World Sailing Championships.
The penultimate Act of the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ starts in San Diego this week with an eight-strong fleet – including two US-flagged wildcards.
A group of friends pay homage to a great little boat aboard with a history of laughs and a well-stocked cooler.
Cruising boats of all stripes head out for a day of fun competition in the waters off Vava‘u, Tonga.
Whether it’s a fun regatta or a weekend race to benefit a favorite charity, knowing a few basic rules and tactics will help you enjoy sailing against others.
The first inaugural J Class World Championship is underway in Newport, RI, with six yachts – from the classic Velsheda, to the brand new Topaz – on the line.
Spending time aboard racing sailboats can make cruising better. Plus, racing is just plain fun.
A variety of catamarans and trimarans, old and new, competed in the inaugural event in St. Maarten.
The Pacific Cup yacht race, which starts in San Francisco and ends in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, has something for sailors of every stripe.
It’s a match made in Maine. Sanford Boat Company of Nantucket has struck a licensing deal that will let Steve White and the crew at
The Frenchman Francois Gabart established himself as the world’s fastest solo sailor, shaving six days off the record and racking up accolades on his record run.
Just 6 months remain until the revival of the Golden Globe Race, and 23 skippers are ready to set sail.
World Sailing, the world governing body, has moved into the world of eSports with the launch of the first virtual World Sailing Championships.
The penultimate Act of the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ starts in San Diego this week with an eight-strong fleet – including two US-flagged wildcards.
A group of friends pay homage to a great little boat aboard with a history of laughs and a well-stocked cooler.
Cruising boats of all stripes head out for a day of fun competition in the waters off Vava‘u, Tonga.
Whether it’s a fun regatta or a weekend race to benefit a favorite charity, knowing a few basic rules and tactics will help you enjoy sailing against others.
The first inaugural J Class World Championship is underway in Newport, RI, with six yachts – from the classic Velsheda, to the brand new Topaz – on the line.
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