Sailboat Racing Articles

The Ocean Race stopped over in Newport, Rhode Island in mid-May 2023 with a message about the health of the seas and an exciting outlook toward the future of sailing. Sail Newport raised $2M in sponsorships to bring the race to the area with a focus on sharing the sport and raising environmental awareness. Read More >

An overview of seven of the big races, regattas, and race series that occur regularly around the world. These are iconic events, both old and new, that shape the world of racing and have inspired sailors for generations to challenge themselves to new heights, both on and off the water. Read More >

The Golden Globe Race is currently winding down, and the sailors are headed back to Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. In fact, they are a few days out from returning.  The race is fairly basic in nature as it began in  Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, on September 4th, 2022, and the contestants sail solo, non-stop, around the world, via the five Great Capes Read More >

Women’s Performance Race Week, March 27-31, 2023 North U Women’s Performance Race Week is a week-long sailing program designed specifically for women. North U offers various programs and resources to help sailors improve their skills and performance. This racing program is different because it is designed specifically for women. During North U Women’s Performance Race Week, participants receive coaching and Read More >

We had the privilege of catching up with world-renowned sailor Peter Isler to get his thoughts on the state of sailing and racing today: Read More >

The MarkSetBot is the world’s first robotic race mark, which allows a race committee to set up or change a race mark more quickly and accurately. Read More >

What sport, besides sailing, has a competition that lasts 9 months, comprises so many skills, involves life threatening peril, & demands incredible stamina. Read More >