Joy Rides For Formula 1 Drivers

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez join USA SailGP in St. Tropez for some speed runs and dive into the sailing’s data-rich experience.

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Newport Classic Yacht Regatta Celebrates a Legacy of Caring for and about Classic Yachts

Now in its 43rd year, the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta presented by the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) brings together sailors who understand, support, and appreciate the beauty and power of historic sailing yachts. Whether they are racing in the Vintage class against yachts like …

Experience: Ides of March

While many sailors are said to be superstitious, I never had any qualms about casting off lines on a Friday or hanging a large stalk of Jamaican bananas from the mizzen. Nor did I see any cause for concern heading out on “The Ides of March” for a quick daysail aboard my Dyer dinghy. After a dozen …

Boat Review: Saffier SE 27 Leisure

As a former dinghy racer, I can be hard to please when it comes to “bigger boats.” And while the 27ft Saffier SE 27 Leisure is hardly “big,” I’m always skeptical the freedom and performance that made me fall in love with sailing will still be there in any boat that weighs more than my car. However, …

A Dual-Identity Backpack

Gill’s Voyager Back Pack is a combination of dry bag and day pack, perfect for a sailor on the go.

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Marblehead’s Marque Classes

At the final stop of the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, the “slower” classes continue to thrive.

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Dutch Squads Prevail at 49er and 49erFX Worlds; Italians dominate Nacra 17 results

The Nacra 17 and 49er skiff worlds conclude with the Dutch dominating the skiffs and the Italians prevailing in the in Nacra 17.

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Betty Jane on Biscayne Bay

It’s something all sailors dread—seeing the floorboards in the cabin sole afloat—and it’s what I saw on my way back from a sail across Biscayne Bay. Since I was on my own, I immediately let Betty Jane, my 1982 Mystic 20 Catboat, round up into the wind and went below to turn on the bilge pump. For …

Know-how: Easy Eye Splicing

For the record, I will be the first to admit that a professionally executed reverse-tuck Class 1 eye splice on modern braided line adds an air of proficiency and seamanship to any boat. When I see a boat with braided line eye splices, I am more impressed than any amount of brightwork or varnish. …

Panel Discussion: Sailing as a Force for Good

On September 5 at 6:30 pm EST, a few big names in sailing advocacy will join forces for a panel discussion titled “Sailing as a Force for Good” at Sail Newport. The discussion, which will be presented as a webinar for those who cannot attend in person, will feature speakers from Maiden Factor, The …