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Sailing News for November 10, 2025

This edition delivers energy from dock to deep blue. Emirates Team New Zealand is back on the water with renewed focus and new faces as their America’s Cup campaign gathers steam, while Sweden’s Artemis SailGP team recruits grinder Julius Hallström ahead of its 2026 debut. Offshore, 86 boats roar out of Las Palmas as the ARC+ rally kicks off under perfect trade winds, and in Sydney, wild gusts couldn’t stop Geotherm’s gritty win in the 12ft skiffs. Plus, an Arctic skipper faces an insurance freeze and OneSails debuts a clever new twin headsail design built for ocean miles.

Sail GP/America’s Cup

From Viking Red to Swedish Gold: Julius Hallström Joins Artemis SailGP (4 min read)
Swedish grinder Julius Hallström is trading Denmark’s ROCKWOOL red for Sweden’s Artemis gold. After four powerhouse seasons, he’s heading home to join Nathan Outteridge and Julia Gross on the new Artemis SailGP team ahead of its 2026 debut. Known for his endurance and precision on the F50, Hallström brings serious muscle and experience to Sweden’s comeback campaign. Expect fireworks when Artemis hits the water in Perth this January.

Emirates Team New Zealand Builds Momentum Toward Naples America’s Cup (6 min read)
After a year in the workshop, Emirates Team New Zealand is back on the water and firing up for the 38th America’s Cup. Training in Auckland with their AC40, the team is rotating sailors, testing new recruits, and sharpening coordination ahead of their move to Naples. With skipper Nathan Outteridge leading drills and Olympic champ Jo Aleh back on board, the squad looks strong and energized. The Cup defenders are shaking off the dust and getting serious about a fourth consecutive title run.

Inshore & Offshore Racing

ARC+ 2025 Fleet Sets Sail from Las Palmas (5 min read)
The ARC+ 2025 rally is off and running, with 86 boats and over 400 sailors leaving Las Palmas for the first leg of their Atlantic adventure. The fleet is heading 850 miles to Cape Verde before continuing another 2,100 miles to Grenada. Strong trade winds and a lively swell made for a dramatic start, with multihulls and cruisers jostling for position. After months of prep, seminars, and dockside camaraderie, the dream is real and the next stop is Mindelo.

Geotherm Masters Chaos to Win 12ft Skiff Parramatta River Championship (5 min read)
In a day of wild westerlies and capsizes, Brett Hobson and Peter Nicholson made a triumphant return to 12ft skiff racing, steering Geotherm to a 54-second win over Sail Inc. at the Parramatta River Championship. Gusts flipped boats, winds swung 180 degrees, and the fleet turned into a game of snakes and ladders. Despite a knockdown, Hobson and Nicholson powered back to victory, setting the stage for a fierce showdown at the upcoming NSW and Interdominion Championships.

Cruising

Why Arctic Sailors Struggle to Get Insurance (and How One Skipper Is Solving It) (6 min read)
Dreaming of Svalbard? So is Martin Frobisher, but getting yacht insurance north of Norway is trickier than dodging ice floes. Most insurers won’t touch high-latitude voyages, so Martin’s building miles, earning Yachtmaster tickets, and crafting a custom Lloyd’s proposal. The fallback plan is to skip hull cover, keep third-party and medical protection, and sail smart. It’s a cold reminder that adventure often starts with paperwork, not polar bears.

Sailing Highlight of the Day

OneSails has reimagined the classic twin headsail setup with its new Multi Tradewind Sail, pairing two structured gennakers on a single furling unit that can work together or solo. The result is lighter, cleaner, and far more versatile for long-distance sailors. Whether you’re reaching at 100 degrees or running deep downwind, it promises smoother handling and fewer sail changes. Perfect for ocean crossings and anyone tired of wrestling twin genoas at 3 a.m.