Sailing World

Sailing World connects the community of racing sailors through words, images and shared experiences. Across many mediums, it explores the sailor’s passion and showcases the lifestyle, destinations and technology. It links knowledge-hungry participants to the sport’s top experts, providing unrivaled instructional content.

RACE WITH US • EXPERIENCE RACING IN THE LARGEST U.S. REGATTA SERIES. SAILING WORLD SETS THE BAR FOR INCLUSIVITY ACROSS COMPETITORS AND FLEETS, A SPEAKER SERIES WITH SAILING ICONS, AND MEMORABLE SOCIALS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Sailing World

COMMITTED, BECAUSE • A PHRF team’s excursion to its first-ever J/80 one-design-class regatta confirms the benefits of racing in both worlds.

STARTING LINE

SKIFF QUEENS ON THE MARCH • Two of the smartest and fastest women in American sailing join houses again, with a clear goal of conquering the podium in Long Beach.

ONE FISH, TWO FISH, THREE FISH • The centerboarder to generations of recreational and racing sailors can now be enjoyed in a number of ways.

IN THE INTEREST OF ICE AND SPEED • The iceboating season is as fleeting as it is fast, so while the water is soft, there’s space to reflect on the good and hard times ahead.

CHARLES IN CHARGE • American sailing’s National Governing Body now has a helmsman who is familiar with the sport, from the bottom up.

TO THE WIRE • The Annapolis racing season kicks off with a showcase of onedesign classes from foilers to classics.

ITALY FINALLY GETS IT CUP • The 38th America’s Cup Match remains in the Med, with Italy set to host the Kiwi defender and an uncertain pool of challengers. No complaints from Luna Rossa.

FAST TRACK TO THE CAT • Curious about catamaran sailing but don’t know where to start? Here are four starter boats that’ll have you purring.

RIGGERS IN THE FIELD • High-tech solutions are the specialty of this thriving custom rigging shop.

SEASON-OPENER MISHAPS • Surprises and simple mistakes can easily upset the rhythm of a race night, but teamwork and perseverance are all it takes to get right back into the groove.

WHERE THE SUPERNATURAL HAPPENS • For disciples of team racing, an invitation to the West Kirby Sailing Club’s Wilson Trophy is an opportunity to race among best, and the best keep getting better.

PATTERNAL PERKS • Family sailing has its advantages, but this father-daughter(s) arrangement has some real and lasting benefits too.

STIR IT UP • The St. Thomas YC IC24 charter deal mates it easv to show up and race at the club’s marquee spring regatta. The hard part is leaving.

Big Gear in the Bliss • Maxi yacht racing is a spectacle no matter where it takes place, but drop a fleet into the BVI for a week, and "stunning becomes magnificent.

RETHINKING SHIFT OR PRESSURE • Tempted to immediately tack on that header? Not so fast. There might be a better move.

PORT TACKER’S GUIDE TO THE WEATHER MARK • You know you want it, but you can’t have it. Or maybe you can. Here’s how, and how not, to play port-tack roulette to come out a winner.

PROVEN PRINCIPLES OF HANDICAP RACING • The tenets of handicap racing have always been about sailing your boat around the racecourse as efficiently as possible, so let’s explore where and how.

TWO GREATS OF REMARKABLE GENERATION • These two Hall of Famers have a lot in common, but their differences have defined their respective careers.

FROM PLYWOOD TO PODIUM • The original surfing sled, Ragtime, returns to meet the young guns in Transpac ’25.

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