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Epic finale for Thayer Trophy
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (365+ words) Published on June 15th, 2026 Looking to create more opportunity for women sailors to compete at a high level, the Corinthian Yacht Club (Marblehead, MA) introduced the Thayer Trophy regatta in 2021. It is the only women's 3v3 team racing event held in keelboats…...
Is it still one of sport's great tests?
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (136+ words) Scuttlebutt Sailing News Published on May 13th, 2026 by Stuart Greenfield, Yacht Racing Performance Coach I have been involved in yacht racing, one way or another, since 1974, which is long enough to have made a few mistakes, owned a few boats, written…...
Ten Commandments of Beercan Racing
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (324+ words) Published on May 5th, 2026 Rob Moore was only 58 years old when he succumbed to lung cancer on January 6, 2012. He was among the 20% of lung cancer victims with no history of smoking. During Rob's short tenure on the planet, he covered a…...
Field set for College Fleet Race Nationals
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (336+ words) Published on April 28th, 2026 The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association 2025-26 season will conclude with the Open and Women's Fleet Race National Championships on on May 15-22 at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, FL. The field has been confirmed with six conferences…...
Round the world race in Seattle
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) Published on April 27th, 2026 About the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: The Clipper Race was established in 1996 by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world in 1968-69. His aim was to allow anyone, regardless of…...
America One Racing Performance Report
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (307+ words) Published on April 11th, 2026 America One Racing, as the largest private financial supporter of elite USA sailors, pivoted in 2023 to a hands-on organization with coaches and training plans. Here is their 2026 First Quarter report: A1 R's Project Podium and the Foiling Pipeline…...
Top 10 reasons to go weeknight racing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (51+ words) Published on April 1st, 2026 Originally published in 2019, this list from Adam Loory remains a good reminder on why racing isn't just for weekends: And the #1 reason to do weeknight club racing: 1. They don't call it "beer can racing" for nothing! Tags:…...
Will Pensacola be Cape Cod for sailing?
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (310+ words) Published on March 12th, 2026 A key challenge for the Sail GP league has been upskilling, as the F50 is unlike any other boat and training opportunities are limited. For the league to mature, the idea of a lower division is advancing. The…...
Racing for the rum in Miami
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) Published on March 2nd, 2026 For one week each winter, the famed Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami becomes the epicenter of the sailing world. Olympians meet amateurs on the dock. America's Cup veterans share weather notes with rising talent. You cannot walk…...
American Magic acquires Danish team
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (396+ words) Published on February 12th, 2026 ROCKWOOL Racing Sail GP Team, one of 13 teams competing the Sail GP global sports league, has been acquired by leading sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder, Doug De Vos. The transaction brings together leaders in global business…...