Youth sailing stole the spotlight in Valencia as France’s Alexandre Mostini and Raphaël Allain dominated the 29er Eurocup with a flawless scoreline in big breeze, while San Diego’s Women’s Winter Invitational once again proved that high-level competition and an inclusive atmosphere can thrive on the same start line. Grassroots seamanship gets its moment with a detailed, no-nonsense guide to building a laminated wooden tiller that actually fits the boat and the helm, reminding us that good sailing often starts in the workshop. For those who like their boats loud and airborne, a look back at the Superfoiler revisits one of the boldest, fastest, and most chaotic foiling projects ever launched, and the day closes with the U.S. SailGP Team showing in Auckland that when they start clean and trust the process, they can fight their way straight to the front.

Youth sailing stole the spotlight in Valencia as France’s Alexandre Mostini and Raphaël Allain dominated the 29er Eurocup with a flawless scoreline in big breeze, while San Diego’s Women’s Winter Invitational once again proved that high-level competition and an inclusive atmosphere can thrive on the same start line. Grassroots seamanship gets its moment with a detailed, no-nonsense guide to building a laminated wooden tiller that actually fits the boat and the helm, reminding us that good sailing often starts in the workshop. For those who like their boats loud and airborne, a look back at the Superfoiler revisits one of the boldest, fastest, and most chaotic foiling projects ever launched, and the day closes with the U.S. SailGP Team showing in Auckland that when they start clean and trust the process, they can fight their way straight to the front.

Youth sailing stole the spotlight in Valencia as France’s Alexandre Mostini and Raphaël Allain dominated the 29er Eurocup with a flawless scoreline in big breeze, while San Diego’s Women’s Winter Invitational once again proved that high-level competition and an inclusive atmosphere can thrive on the same start line. Grassroots seamanship gets its moment with a detailed, no-nonsense guide to building a laminated wooden tiller that actually fits the boat and the helm, reminding us that good sailing often starts in the workshop. For those who like their boats loud and airborne, a look back at the Superfoiler revisits one of the boldest, fastest, and most chaotic foiling projects ever launched, and the day closes with the U.S. SailGP Team showing in Auckland that when they start clean and trust the process, they can fight their way straight to the front.

Youth sailing stole the spotlight in Valencia as France’s Alexandre Mostini and Raphaël Allain dominated the 29er Eurocup with a flawless scoreline in big breeze, while San Diego’s Women’s Winter Invitational once again proved that high-level competition and an inclusive atmosphere can thrive on the same start line. Grassroots seamanship gets its moment with a detailed, no-nonsense guide to building a laminated wooden tiller that actually fits the boat and the helm, reminding us that good sailing often starts in the workshop. For those who like their boats loud and airborne, a look back at the Superfoiler revisits one of the boldest, fastest, and most chaotic foiling projects ever launched, and the day closes with the U.S. SailGP Team showing in Auckland that when they start clean and trust the process, they can fight their way straight to the front.

Auckland is set for one of the most stacked SailGP weekends yet with all 13 F50s expected on the start line for the first time, France’s rolling starts shaking up strategy, Burling chasing redemption at home, and Slingsby’s crew under pressure in what looks like a punchy Waitematā forecast. Off the water, Germany’s SailGP team adds heavyweight investors to its ownership group as the league’s commercial arms race keeps accelerating, while Emirates Team New Zealand quietly rolls out an upgraded AC75 back into the shed, trimmed for the new crew rules and already eyeing Naples 2027. Cruising perspective comes from a £1 Sea Dog 30 that just completed a 6,000-mile solo Atlantic circuit on stubborn grit and simple systems, and foiling heads get their fix with Gitana 18 pushing 100-foot trimaran design into full sci-fi territory and a Flyte prototype popping cleanly onto the foils in early multicam tests. Fast, ambitious, and slightly unhinged in all the right ways.

Auckland is set for one of the most stacked SailGP weekends yet with all 13 F50s expected on the start line for the first time, France’s rolling starts shaking up strategy, Burling chasing redemption at home, and Slingsby’s crew under pressure in what looks like a punchy Waitematā forecast. Off the water, Germany’s SailGP team adds heavyweight investors to its ownership group as the league’s commercial arms race keeps accelerating, while Emirates Team New Zealand quietly rolls out an upgraded AC75 back into the shed, trimmed for the new crew rules and already eyeing Naples 2027. Cruising perspective comes from a £1 Sea Dog 30 that just completed a 6,000-mile solo Atlantic circuit on stubborn grit and simple systems, and foiling heads get their fix with Gitana 18 pushing 100-foot trimaran design into full sci-fi territory and a Flyte prototype popping cleanly onto the foils in early multicam tests. Fast, ambitious, and slightly unhinged in all the right ways.

Auckland is set for one of the most stacked SailGP weekends yet with all 13 F50s expected on the start line for the first time, France’s rolling starts shaking up strategy, Burling chasing redemption at home, and Slingsby’s crew under pressure in what looks like a punchy Waitematā forecast. Off the water, Germany’s SailGP team adds heavyweight investors to its ownership group as the league’s commercial arms race keeps accelerating, while Emirates Team New Zealand quietly rolls out an upgraded AC75 back into the shed, trimmed for the new crew rules and already eyeing Naples 2027. Cruising perspective comes from a £1 Sea Dog 30 that just completed a 6,000-mile solo Atlantic circuit on stubborn grit and simple systems, and foiling heads get their fix with Gitana 18 pushing 100-foot trimaran design into full sci-fi territory and a Flyte prototype popping cleanly onto the foils in early multicam tests. Fast, ambitious, and slightly unhinged in all the right ways.

SailGP’s return to Auckland is shaping up as one of the must-see events of the season, with Kiwi Olympian Anna Willcox making the case that tight courses, foiling speed, and a waterfront festival atmosphere turn it into something closer to live motorsport than traditional sailing, while the America’s Cup machine fires back into motion with the first AC38 Preliminary Regatta landing in Cagliari this May and promising full-noise AC40 racing with nowhere to hide. Match racing fans can start circling the calendar as the first eight skippers are confirmed for the 2026 Congressional Cup, stacking experience, youth, and aggression into what already looks like a brutal Long Beach showdown. Cruising reality checks come courtesy of a £1 boat that somehow completed a solo Atlantic circuit, proving grit still beats budget, and the day closes with a tense light-air finale from Lanzarote as Peninsula Racing finally break through for a long-awaited 44Cup regatta win under maximum pressure.

Leadership and long-term thinking take center stage today as U.S. SailGP Team CEO Mike Buckley reflects on how pro sailing shaped his approach to decision-making, accountability, and setting the tone from the front, while SailGP and Apex Group extend their partnership through 2028 with a continued focus on meaningful change via programs like the Women’s Accelerator and broader sustainability goals. For America’s Cup diehards, the release of the full arbitration record from Barcelona 2024 pulls back the curtain on the legal and procedural machinery that underpins the modern Cup, offering clarity on everything from protocol tweaks to jurisdictional power. Practical seamanship rounds out the mix with a hard-earned guide to towing another boat offshore and a clear-eyed look at what seven figures really buys in today’s yacht market, before the action returns to the racecourse with a fast, feisty opening day of the 44Cup season where tight points and multiple winners set the tone early.

SailGP’s return to Auckland delivered exactly what it promised, with packed waterfront crowds, new high-speed foils on the tightest course of the season, and Australia holding their nerve to take the win as the 2025 season roared into life. Offshore and inshore racing get some long-needed certainty as ORC confirms its 2026 rule updates, fixing a narrow design quirk without upsetting the wider fleet and allowing certificates to roll forward with confidence. Cruising sailors score a rare victory on the Clyde as a proposed £100 annual boating fee is shelved after strong pushback from clubs, businesses, and politicians, while sustainability efforts earn recognition as World Sailing is commended by the IOC for cutting support boat emissions through smarter planning and tracking. The day rounds out with a look at the standout boats from boot Düsseldorf 2026, where performance-focused designs stole the show, and a quietly compelling training vlog following Vilma Bobeck and Ebba Berntsson on their path to silver at the 49erFX Worlds.

Perth marked a clear step forward for the U.S. SailGP Team as Taylor Canfield pointed to stronger boat handling, calmer recoveries, and real gains in breeze, even as software-driven starting issues highlighted where consistency still needs work ahead of Auckland. Off the racecourse, American Magic confirmed it is stepping away from the America’s Cup for now, choosing to redirect energy and funding into long-term high-performance development across Olympic, youth, and women’s sailing rather than another expensive Cup cycle. Handicap racing gets a hard look with renewed criticism of one-size-fits-all systems, while one-design racing ticks along in Adelaide as the Fireball Nationals open with shifty, demanding conditions. The offshore imagination is stretched to its limit by Andrew Bedwell’s plan to cross the Atlantic in a one-metre boat, practical safety questions are raised around electric winches and modern seamanship, and the day closes with a glimpse of experimental solar technology aboard Sailing Yacht Zero that shows how far sailors are willing to push energy innovation at sea.

Perth marked a clear step forward for the U.S. SailGP Team as Taylor Canfield pointed to stronger boat handling, calmer recoveries, and real gains in breeze, even as software-driven starting issues highlighted where consistency still needs work ahead of Auckland. Off the racecourse, American Magic confirmed it is stepping away from the America’s Cup for now, choosing to redirect energy and funding into long-term high-performance development across Olympic, youth, and women’s sailing rather than another expensive Cup cycle. Handicap racing gets a hard look with renewed criticism of one-size-fits-all systems, while one-design racing ticks along in Adelaide as the Fireball Nationals open with shifty, demanding conditions. The offshore imagination is stretched to its limit by Andrew Bedwell’s plan to cross the Atlantic in a one-metre boat, practical safety questions are raised around electric winches and modern seamanship, and the day closes with a glimpse of experimental solar technology aboard Sailing Yacht Zero that shows how far sailors are willing to push energy innovation at sea.