
The Rookies
Almost half the skippers taking on the 2016 Vendée Globe are newcomers to the race. The rookies share their thoughts and goals for the race.

Almost half the skippers taking on the 2016 Vendée Globe are newcomers to the race. The rookies share their thoughts and goals for the race.

Sébastien Josse is just one of the favorites to win this edition of the Vendée Globe, but for him, the race is a piece of unfinished business.

The nominees for the male Rolex World Sailor of the Year are in!

Physical fitness and sailing technique aren’t the only important preparation that the skippers undergo, mental preparation is a huge key to success.

The 2016 fleet won’t be the biggest in history, but a mix of veterans and newcomers will make for interesting racing all the way to Sydney.

It doesn’t matter what skipper you talk to, they will all tell you that without a team all these solo sailors would have to stay ashore.

Sailors at the University of Michigan rely on a strong alumni network and active student board members to run their successful program.

Before the fleet can cross the starting line to tackle the Everest of sailing, each boat must pass a safety check.

SoftBank Japan learned the limits of their AC 45 wingsail yesterday as the sail separated from itself and the mast during a training session in Bermuda.

With the fall college sailing season in full swing, new leaders take the top spots in our most recent coaches poll.

The America’s Cup catamarans will have gone through many iterations since the last cup, with three different designs in play during the 2016-2017 cup season.

Packing for 90 days at sea is a fine balance between bringing the right food and bringing enough to keep the skippers in top form.

Almost half the skippers taking on the 2016 Vendée Globe are newcomers to the race. The rookies share their thoughts and goals for the race.

Sébastien Josse is just one of the favorites to win this edition of the Vendée Globe, but for him, the race is a piece of unfinished business.

The nominees for the male Rolex World Sailor of the Year are in!

Physical fitness and sailing technique aren’t the only important preparation that the skippers undergo, mental preparation is a huge key to success.

The 2016 fleet won’t be the biggest in history, but a mix of veterans and newcomers will make for interesting racing all the way to Sydney.

It doesn’t matter what skipper you talk to, they will all tell you that without a team all these solo sailors would have to stay ashore.

Sailors at the University of Michigan rely on a strong alumni network and active student board members to run their successful program.

Before the fleet can cross the starting line to tackle the Everest of sailing, each boat must pass a safety check.

SoftBank Japan learned the limits of their AC 45 wingsail yesterday as the sail separated from itself and the mast during a training session in Bermuda.

With the fall college sailing season in full swing, new leaders take the top spots in our most recent coaches poll.

The America’s Cup catamarans will have gone through many iterations since the last cup, with three different designs in play during the 2016-2017 cup season.

Packing for 90 days at sea is a fine balance between bringing the right food and bringing enough to keep the skippers in top form.
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