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St. Petersburg and Clearwater to Host The Ocean Race in 2027
As the North American stopover of the Ocean Race, Florida's sailing hub will see the start of a new transatlantic leg St. Pete-Clearwater to Cascais, Portugal.
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Team Adventure's Next Adventure
Co-owners of Team Adventure, once a giant of the round-the-world fleet of The Race, aim to give the yacht a second life.
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America’s Cup Defender Relaunches Its AC75
Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunched AC75, Taihoro over the weekend in Auckland. The occasion marked the next big step forward in the team’s Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup campaign.
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Getting Hotter As It Gets Colder
Gary Jobson got off to a slow start in his local frostbite racing series, but quickly identifying and tackling his weaknesses got him up promptly to speed.
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U.S. SailGP Team Victorious in Sydney
U.S. SailGP Team posts its first SailGP event win in Sydney to continue its rise to top tier of the series leaderboard.
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The Final Voyage of Magic Bus
Abandoning ship in the Atlantic turns a delivery into the learning experience of a lifetime for this young crew of racing sai...
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The Legacy of the No-Name Scow
With the restoration of a derelict scow, a young sailor sets off on a lifelong journey of messing with—and about—in boats.
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High-Action Finish For SWRS St. Pete
With 225 entries, the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg kicked off the 2026 season in style and act...
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Team Fawkes Wins Sonar Midwinters and BVI Challenger Berth
Kevin Holmberg’s Fawkes win the Sonar Midwinters at biggest Sonar turnout in 15 years.
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The Long Haul of Tony Parker
As a talented and experienced sailor who’s been racing and winning in J/24s almost as long as they’ve been around, Tony Parker...
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Still Crazy’s Sportboat Rehab: The Final Touches
The meticulous rebuild of a Melges 30 started with structural and cosmetics, then came the hardware and electronics to make the...
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Grondin and Cayard earn Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman Honors
US Sailing announced the winners of its 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards.
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These J/105 Champs Win on the Road
Randy Hecht and his teammates on the J/105 Niuhi take their San Francisco skills on the road to win the J/105 North Americans...
Steve Eddleston
The Caretaker and His Classic 12
Steve Eddleston is the latest caretaker of the 12 Metre Weatherly, and in his care the old girl is like new.
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American Magic Shifts From the Cup to Cultivation
With the opening of its high-performance sailing center and leaning US Olympic sailing support, the former America's Cup challenger...
Peter Gibbons-Neff
The American Sailor Intent on Foiling Across the Atlantic
Offshore sailor Peter Gibbons-Neff intends to tackle his next and second Mini Transat Race on a scow-shaped 21-footer. With f...
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Gear to Get, While It’s Hot
Helly Hansen has a robust technical lineup designed for performance sailing, perfect for the year's Regatta Series. Here's how...
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Get Faster with Quantum Sails Coaching and Weather Services in St. Petersburg
Quantum Sails, as official Sailmaker to the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series, will deliver weather, coaching and daily...
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Vakaros RaceSense Deployed for St. Pete
Vakaros RaceSense technology will be used for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg.
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Get More Racers on the Water with Portsmouth Racing
Portsmouth Racing is a simple system for local small boats and one-designs. Here's some thought starters to consider adding a...
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The Allure and Agony of Seattle's Round-the-County
As one of the most majestic places to race, the San Juan Islands come with their own sporting challenges.
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The Short Story of Ed Reynold's Long Career
Veteran sailmaker Ed Reynolds has enjoyed an incredible career at the top of the sport, building winning sails and teams.
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2026 St. Petersburg Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Logistics
Smooth logistics at both ends of a regatta ensure an enjoyable experience for all competitors. Here are the essentials for your...
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