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CHOPPY WATERS
Despite criticism of World Sailing in recent years, its president Kim Andersen is determined to see his changes through and intends to stand again, hears ROB KOTHE
SLINGSBY PINS THE MOTHS
The Moth Worlds always attracts the very best sailors. This year among them was Tom Slingsby, who’d never won the event before. ROB KOTHE tells the story
CHANGING TIMES
The big guns took the headlines in the 2019 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, but behind them an epic race was brewing that heralded a new fleet on the horizon, says ROB KOTHE
RUNNING THE SHOW
What happens out of sight determines whether a race is a well-oiled machine or a shambles. RUPERT HOLMES looks at race management systems and equipment
BOARD GAMES
If it’s tough being the daughter of a two-times Olympian, Emma Wilson is coping just fine, finds ROB PEAKE
FUTURE PROOFING
In the second part of our look at sustainable sailing, RUPERT HOLMES considers what sailors can do to minimise the impact of our sport
BANG UP TO DATE
The International 14 has enjoyed several very dierent moments in the limelight over the past century. With a new version built by Ovington, it may be about to have another, says ANDY RICE
FROM THE BOTTOM UP
Don’t let the leeward mark become a directionless flurry. The smart boats have their strategy sorted as they exit, says MARK RUSHALL
ATLANTIC ESCAPADE
The Atlantic islands of the coast of north Africa and Portugal could be the ideal holiday destination for those with adventure in their blood, writes SUE PELLING
Fast Progress
A technical, short-handed race boat from a big production builder? The new Sun Fast 3300 is a bold move by Jeanneau and far more radical than its successful 3200 and 3600. RUPERT HOLMES took it for a spin
Downwind Fast
Making the right decisions at the top of the run is crucial, says MARK RUSHALL
Flying High
In the first of a series in which we meet Team GB Olympic sailors, ROB PEAKE chats
Analyse Race Data
Once the preserve of elite sailors, data gathering devices are now accessible to all. It’s time to get smart, says RUPERT HOLMES
America's Cup Takes Off
The first AC75s are afloat and foiling. ANDI ROBERTSON takes a close look at the tantalising design differences between the British, Italians, New Zealanders and USA
Ahead Of The Curve
How does the world’s oldest freshwater yacht race handle safety on board? ROB KOTHE talks to organisers and competitors in the Chicago-Mackinac
‘Have A Steady First Day'
ANDY RICE talks to Hannah Mills about her ‘perfect race’, her first outing at Weymouth 2012 with Saskia Clark. “Have a steady first day,” their coach had advised...
New Nacras On Test
The Nacra 15 FCS and the Nacra 15 One FCS are new on the foiling scene. We asked world class sailors CHRIS RASHLEY and Chloe Collenette to test them out
Percentage Sailing
Using the numbers to help decide your race tactics is not only sensible, it’s fast, says Paralympian HELENA LUCAS
No Sleep Till Torbay
Tricky conditions in Torbay tested the mettle of professional and amateur sailors from 20 countries at the J/70 worlds. It was keelboat racing at its best
Kiwis On Top
It is never easy to win the America’s Cup, but this year’s victory for Emirates Team New Zealand was truly remarkable. The Yachts & Yachting team takes a look back over a stunning regatta
Decider Down Under
Australians made up the bulk of the fleet on ‘home turf’ at the Sailing World Cup Final 2016, concluding the Olympic season
A Run Of Records
TOBY HEPPELL muses on an incredible winter that has seen record after record tumble.
Women In Sailing
Yachting is still often perceived as a man’s world - despite important steps forward in recent years. Professional sailor, HANNAH DIAMOND gives her view on gender equality in our sport.
Foilers And Thinkers
From a relatively small and eclectic base just four short years ago, The Foiling Week is fast becoming one of the key events in the sport.
F-Frolicsome Fun
As the Flying Fifteen class celebrates seven decades as one of the most popular small keelboats in the world.
Macif Effort
Less than a year after a new solo round the world record was set, it has been smashed by Frenchman François Gabart. reports
Bob Fisher Opinion
How much similarity is there between o shore, America’s Cup and Olympic sailing? Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are weighing in on the debate
Volvo Shake-up
With the two standout performers of the Volvo Ocean Race to date struggling from early on in Leg 6, it was all to play for, for the rest
America's Cup Takes Off
Four years of waiting and we finally have America’s Cup racing back on our screens. And it has been an absorbing start...
Who Can Take On Oracle?
Which man has what it takes to win the 35th America’s Cup? BOB FISHER talks to all the Cup skippers to get the measure of the men.