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470 Europeans Ignite: Ferrari/Dubbini Seize Early Lead in Shifty Conditions

Day one of the 2026 470 European Championships delivered a masterclass in tactical dinghy racing, with Italy's Ferrari and Dubbini navigating a challenging course to top the leaderboard.

5h ago

The Changing of the Guard: ETNZ's Bold Gamble for the 38th America's Cup

With Peter Burling stepping aside, Emirates Team New Zealand unveils a new helming duo, signaling a strategic shift for their defense on the Hauraki Gulf.

5h ago

Taihoro's Radical Diet: ETNZ Unveils Leaner AC75 for 2027 Cup Defense

Emirates Team New Zealand has relaunched their victorious AC75, 'Taihoro,' showcasing the dramatic modifications required to accommodate a five-person crew, signaling a profound shift in America's Cup dynamics.

5h ago

Taihoro's Metamorphosis: ETNZ Unveils Leaner AC75 for a New America's Cup Era

Emirates Team New Zealand's iconic AC75, Taihoro, re-emerges from the sheds, showcasing the radical adaptations required for the 37th America's Cup's reduced crew count.

5h ago

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Black Pearl's Inner Sanctum: When Superyacht Opulence Meets Sailing's Soul

A rare glimpse inside the 344-foot Black Pearl sparks debate: is this the future of sailing, or merely a gilded cage for the ultra-rich?

5h ago

Changing Tides: RS Aero Class Bids Farewell to a Guiding Hand

After more than a decade of instrumental leadership, Peter Barton passes the helm of the RS Aero International Class to Sammy Isaacs-Johnson, marking a significant transition for the popular single-handed dinghy.

5h ago

Taihoro Re-Emerges: ETNZ Unveils Leaner, Meaner AC75 for the Five-Crew Future

Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 'Taihoro' has been relaunched, showcasing the radical modifications required to adapt existing hulls to the dramatic reduction to just five crew for the 37th America's Cup.

12h ago

Beyond the Carbon-Fiber Veil: Black Pearl's Interior, a Glimpse into Ultra-Luxury Afloat

While competitive sailing pushes the boundaries of speed and technology, the sailing superyacht sector quietly redefines opulence, as a rare peek inside the 344-foot Black Pearl reveals.

12h ago

470 Europeans Kick Off: Ferrari and Dubbini Seize Early Lead in Shifty Arena

Day one of the 2026 470 European Championships delivered a masterclass in versatility, with the Italian duo of Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandra Dubbini navigating a challenging range of conditions to top a tightly packed leaderboard.

13h ago

Taihoro's Rebirth: ETNZ Unveils Leaner, Meaner AC75 for the Five-Man Era

Emirates Team New Zealand's champion AC75, Taihoro, emerges from refit, showcasing the radical adaptation required for the America's Cup's unprecedented crew reduction.

13h ago

Changing of the Guard: ETNZ's Bold Gamble for AC37 Defense

With Peter Burling stepping aside, Emirates Team New Zealand unveils a fresh helming duo to partner Nathan Outteridge, signaling a new era for the Cup defenders.

13h ago

Black Pearl's Veil Lifted: A Glimpse Inside Sailing's Most Enigmatic Superyacht

Forbes' Bill Springer offers a rare peek into the 344-foot Black Pearl, stirring debate on the intersection of luxury and genuine sailing prowess.

13h ago

Beyond the Helm: World Sailing Charts a Course for Inclusivity with Mentorship and Allyship

As International Women's Day highlights the need for greater equity, competitive sailing's governing body emphasizes the critical role of support networks in fostering female talent.

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Taihoro's Radical Rebirth: ETNZ Unveils Leaner AC75 for 2027

Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 'Taihoro' resurfaces with a dramatically reduced crew configuration, signaling a new era of efficiency and tactical intensity for the 37th America's Cup.

16h ago1

Taihoro's Metamorphosis: ETNZ Unveils Leaner AC75 for a Five-Crew Future

Emirates Team New Zealand reintroduces their victorious AC75, 'Taihoro,' showcasing the radical modifications required to adapt a familiar hull to the drastically reduced five-person crew limit for the 37th America's Cup.

16h ago2

Beyond the Helm: World Sailing Charts a Course for Inclusivity with Mentorship and Allyship

As International Women's Day dawns, World Sailing emphasizes the critical role of guidance and support in fostering female talent across all echelons of the sport, from dinghy parks to America's Cup syndicates.

16h ago1

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America's Cup

470 Europeans Ignite: Ferrari/Dubbini Seize Early Lead in Shifty Conditions

The Changing of the Guard: ETNZ's Bold Gamble for the 38th America's Cup

Taihoro's Radical Diet: ETNZ Unveils Leaner AC75 for 2027 Cup Defense

Taihoro's Metamorphosis: ETNZ Unveils Leaner AC75 for a New America's Cup Era

Latest Stories

Black Pearl's Inner Sanctum: When Superyacht Opulence Meets Sailing's Soul

Changing Tides: RS Aero Class Bids Farewell to a Guiding Hand

Taihoro Re-Emerges: ETNZ Unveils Leaner, Meaner AC75 for the Five-Crew Future

Beyond the Carbon-Fiber Veil: Black Pearl's Interior, a Glimpse into Ultra-Luxury Afloat

470 Europeans Kick Off: Ferrari and Dubbini Seize Early Lead in Shifty Arena

Taihoro's Rebirth: ETNZ Unveils Leaner, Meaner AC75 for the Five-Man Era

Changing of the Guard: ETNZ's Bold Gamble for AC37 Defense

Black Pearl's Veil Lifted: A Glimpse Inside Sailing's Most Enigmatic Superyacht

Beyond the Helm: World Sailing Charts a Course for Inclusivity with Mentorship and Allyship

Taihoro's Radical Rebirth: ETNZ Unveils Leaner AC75 for 2027

Taihoro's Metamorphosis: ETNZ Unveils Leaner AC75 for a Five-Crew Future

Beyond the Helm: World Sailing Charts a Course for Inclusivity with Mentorship and Allyship

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