
Fireworks and Tears Send off World Race Fleet
The celebrations for the start of the Barcelona World Race were sharp and loud. The choices once the 14 boats crossed the starting line were decidedly less clear.

The celebrations for the start of the Barcelona World Race were sharp and loud. The choices once the 14 boats crossed the starting line were decidedly less clear.

An emergency appendectomy put yet another hurdle between Alex Thomson and his dream of winning the Barcelona World Race. But an unprecedented decision by his fellow sailors will allow him to re-join the race once he is fit.

Rolex photographer Carlo Borlenghi captures the majesty of this blustery bash to Tasmania.

In a show of solidarity, the Moth class has decided to allow wing sails at the upcoming Zhik Moth Worlds.

The Reichel Pugh 51 Secret Men’s Business 3.5 is the overall handicap winner. “It was a boyhood dream to win this race,” says owner Geoff Boettcher.
Sailing World‘s annual guide to IRC racing includes everything from owner profiles to ideas for optimizing your boat.

Sail Newport’s Brad Read explains why he thinks Rhode Island would be a suitable location for the 34th America’s Cup.

The Barcelona World Race, which starts Dec. 31, gives sailing fans reason to cheer in the New Year.

Marcus Blackmore’s TP52 Hooligan won this combination buoy- and distance-racing event, which serves as a warm-up for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.

With Aleph Team France, Bertrand Pacé could finally lead France to America’s Cup competition.

A strong westerly blowing straight into Kata Beach wreaked havoc among the raceboats off Kata Beach.

A strong westerly blowing straight into Kata Beach wreaked havoc among the raceboats in the mooring field. Read about the event in our Finish Line forum.

The celebrations for the start of the Barcelona World Race were sharp and loud. The choices once the 14 boats crossed the starting line were decidedly less clear.

An emergency appendectomy put yet another hurdle between Alex Thomson and his dream of winning the Barcelona World Race. But an unprecedented decision by his fellow sailors will allow him to re-join the race once he is fit.

Rolex photographer Carlo Borlenghi captures the majesty of this blustery bash to Tasmania.

In a show of solidarity, the Moth class has decided to allow wing sails at the upcoming Zhik Moth Worlds.

The Reichel Pugh 51 Secret Men’s Business 3.5 is the overall handicap winner. “It was a boyhood dream to win this race,” says owner Geoff Boettcher.
Sailing World‘s annual guide to IRC racing includes everything from owner profiles to ideas for optimizing your boat.

Sail Newport’s Brad Read explains why he thinks Rhode Island would be a suitable location for the 34th America’s Cup.

The Barcelona World Race, which starts Dec. 31, gives sailing fans reason to cheer in the New Year.

Marcus Blackmore’s TP52 Hooligan won this combination buoy- and distance-racing event, which serves as a warm-up for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.

With Aleph Team France, Bertrand Pacé could finally lead France to America’s Cup competition.

A strong westerly blowing straight into Kata Beach wreaked havoc among the raceboats off Kata Beach.

A strong westerly blowing straight into Kata Beach wreaked havoc among the raceboats in the mooring field. Read about the event in our Finish Line forum.
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