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Presidential yacht to dock at Maine harbor for restoration

Presidential yacht to dock at Maine harbor for restoration: BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A yacht that was once used by American presidents is … more

Completing the Figure 8 Voyage: Bluewater explorer Randall Reeves navigated his 45-foot aluminum sloop, M?li, under the Golden Gate Bridge … more

A new era in college sailing: Over the past year, The Storm Trysail Foundation, The Storm Trysail Club, and multi-Vendeé Globe finisher Rich … more

Hansa European Adapted Sailing Championships: Athletes from ten countries competed for the 2019 European Adapted Sailing Championship in … more

VIDEO: Blokarts on the move at Ivanpah: Scott Young shares this video and report from landsailing mecca: Gary Terrell (Dusty) Howard, Patty, … more

Guidelines for Anchoring Responsibly: Drew Frye is technical editor for Practical Sailor and author of Rigging Modern Anchors. In this … more

Aussie 18ft Skiff Spring Series – 2nd win for Noakesailing: 18ft Skiff team Noakesailing scored their second consecutive win of the … more

SB20 World Championship opens in Hyeres: The SB20 World Championship begins in Hyères, France, on Monday with 65 teams from 17 nations … more

How sailing wing-on-wing is a weapon: by Adam Loory, UK Sailmakers Here’s a simple solution to a complex tactical leeward mark situation. … more

Andy Roy wins International Masters: San Diego, CA (October 20, 2019) – The 2019 International Masters Regatta wrapped up today at San Diego … more

Join us at Kawau for M-Class sailing this long weekend!: … more

New Nacra F18 “Evolution”: Q&A with Bob Hensen & Fer van West: Click images for slideshow & orig size – Just when you thought … more

America’s Cup – Luna Rossa show-off their speed: America's Cup - Not to be overshadowed by all the recent INEOS Team UK first flight … more

Nacra 15 Worlds Open in Marseille: The 2019 Open Nacra 15 World Championship open Sunday at the Yachting Club de la Pointe Rouge (YCPR) … more

New leadership at Sail Canada: The 2019 Sail Canada Annual General Meeting and Leader Summit took place Montreal, Quebec, wrapping up on … more

Window closing on Sydney Hobart entry: (October 18, 2019) - A total of 157 entries have been received one week out from close of entries for … more

Joyon starts new record attempt: (October 19, 2019) – Francis Joyon set off this morning on his attempt at the Mauritius Route record … more