
No Paine, No Gain
US Sailing Team Sperry’s Finn Olympian Caleb Paine makes the hard work count.

US Sailing Team Sperry’s Finn Olympian Caleb Paine makes the hard work count.

More than 10,000 entries from 126 countries applied for the toughest job in sports and a chance to sail around the world with the Volvo Ocean Race.

The sailors say these Games will be tough to manage and difficult to predict. To win, you have to be the best all round sailor — and perhaps a little lucky.

New Zealand’s 49er momentum could propel Peter Burling and Blair Tuke to the top of the podium in August — or, the pressure could be their downfall.

Belgian Olympic bronze medallist Evi Van Acker has her own sporting superstition, an unlikely piece of lucky gear.

The Yacht Club of Rio de Janeiro plays host to the 29th annual two week regatta, where teams are testing their Olympic equipment and readiness.

US Sailing Team Sperry’s Stu McNay and Dave Hughes are getting comfortable atop a podium with three weeks to go until the Games.

Thirty-five of the world’s best young Finn sailors competed for the U23 Finn World Championship and the Jorg Bruder Finn Silver Cup in Aarhus, Denmark.

The 2016 Foiling Week saw dozens of boats from Moths to new models and prototypes competing in high-speed racing on Lake Garda.

A battle of old enemies faces Great Britain against Australia for the gold medal race of a lifetime.

Costa Smeralda delivered for another spectacular stop on the 52 Super Series and another victory for Quantum Racing.

The 2016 Foiling Week is underway on Lake Garda, and dozens of boats, from GC32s to prototype foilers, are flying!

US Sailing Team Sperry’s Finn Olympian Caleb Paine makes the hard work count.

More than 10,000 entries from 126 countries applied for the toughest job in sports and a chance to sail around the world with the Volvo Ocean Race.

The sailors say these Games will be tough to manage and difficult to predict. To win, you have to be the best all round sailor — and perhaps a little lucky.

New Zealand’s 49er momentum could propel Peter Burling and Blair Tuke to the top of the podium in August — or, the pressure could be their downfall.

Belgian Olympic bronze medallist Evi Van Acker has her own sporting superstition, an unlikely piece of lucky gear.

The Yacht Club of Rio de Janeiro plays host to the 29th annual two week regatta, where teams are testing their Olympic equipment and readiness.

US Sailing Team Sperry’s Stu McNay and Dave Hughes are getting comfortable atop a podium with three weeks to go until the Games.

Thirty-five of the world’s best young Finn sailors competed for the U23 Finn World Championship and the Jorg Bruder Finn Silver Cup in Aarhus, Denmark.

The 2016 Foiling Week saw dozens of boats from Moths to new models and prototypes competing in high-speed racing on Lake Garda.

A battle of old enemies faces Great Britain against Australia for the gold medal race of a lifetime.

Costa Smeralda delivered for another spectacular stop on the 52 Super Series and another victory for Quantum Racing.

The 2016 Foiling Week is underway on Lake Garda, and dozens of boats, from GC32s to prototype foilers, are flying!
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