Sailboat Racing

Middle East Venue for America’s Cup Match

August 6th 2009
The tiny Emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah has been chosen to host the 33rd America's Cup, not far from two major American war zones.

Catamaran vs Trimaran: America’s Cup Mismatch or Final Proof?

August 3rd 2009
The lead-up to the 2010 America’s Cup has consisted of a series of exhibitions in litigation, but the 33rd Cup Match next February will regenerate the event as a yacht design competition.

Urban Ristorp wins IOD World Championship 2009

June 27th 2009
A Swedish sailor wins the class championship after many years of trying.

Swedish Racing Heads Into Final Day

June 25th 2009
With 2 races to go, the host country is poised to have its first world champion in the IOD class.

Featured on a RegattaTV Interview

June 25th 2009
The Boats.com blogger and his co-skipper become talking heads on the dock after sailing.

Boats.com Wins Class in JP Morgan Round Island

June 24th 2009
From zero to hero on the classic course around the Isle of Wight.

More Championship Racing in Sweden

June 23rd 2009
Three races, won by three different sailors, changed the leaderboard on Tuesday.

Sweden Hosts Int’l One-Design Worlds

June 22nd 2009
Our first day of racing in Sweden in a classic ISAF one-design sailboat.

Tabarly Takes Newport By Storm, Again

June 9th 2009
The icon of French offshore sailing makes a triumphant return, 11 years after his death.

Prom Night at Lake Union’s Duck Dodge

June 2nd 2009
Seattle sailors do a ritual dance at this time of year.

Bottom Paint Puzzler…The More You Paint, the More You Can Sand

May 15th 2009
Among the rites of spring is the ever-elusive pursuit of the perfect racing finish.

Fjord 40, a Powerboat Even Pro Sailors Notice

May 11th 2009
A group of sailing industry stalwarts take a ride on a hot-rod design to watch Boston's biggest event of the spring.

America’s Cup Agreement…a One Night Stand

May 1st 2009
BMW Oracle and Alinghi turned up to support the America's Cup Hall of Fame ceremonies at the New York Yacht Club.

Boats on Video: Keeping it Light

March 26th 2009
From boat shredding to storm-force waves, video offers a good timeout.