Racing Sailboat

OSTAR: Finally back on the water May 19th 2013
After weeks of prep, Zest is finally ready to get reacquainted with the waves.

Boats on the Edge: The AC72 Catamaran May 18th 2013
The “platform” provided by the hulls, crossbeams and trampoline on the AC72 is the size of a tennis court.

Boats We Love: The Melges 24 is Pure Awesome May 11th 2013
This racing sailboat epitomizes the pain/pleasure metaphor.

OSTAR: Veteran skippers provide encouragement, instruction May 9th 2013
The community of sailors preparing for the Original Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race band together over race logistics, providing support for each other.

Boats We Love: J/105, the Game-Changer May 4th 2013
A bold design that transformed family sailing and amateur racing over 20 years ago is still going strong.

J/Boats Will Launch New J/88 in 2013 February 22nd 2013
The latest from J/Boats is a new trailerable racer/cruiser, and hull number 1 is scheduled to launch this summer.

Fast Times in San Francisco: Red Bull Sponsors Youth Cup Sailors, Soldini Breaks a Record on Maserati February 21st 2013
It was a wild week around the Golden Gate -- youth, speed, sponsorship, and another coast-to-coast record.

Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600: Long-Distance Runner December 22nd 2012
With a new 36-footer, Jeanneau addresses performance-oriented sailors. The Sun Fast 3600 should appeal to in- and offshore racing

J/70: Hitting the High Notes December 20th 2012
This ramp-launchable offering from JBoats is already popular, months before its first birthday.

Sailrocket Smashes Outright World Sailing Speed Record November 21st 2012
After 10 years of hard work, Paul Larsen and his Vestas Sailrocket team have set a new outright world sailing record.

He Said, She Said: Fish Boat or Sailboat? October 23rd 2012
Fisherman Lenny Rudow and sailor Zuzana Prochazka take a humorous look at the features of the Bavaria B/One, a popular new one design trailerable racing sailboat. Care to referee?

Olympic Sailors Take to Snorkeling August 1st 2012
It all started with Mr. Bean. A humorous opening ceremony set the tone for this Olympic regatta, and the 49er class is the most fun of all…

Olympic Sailing: Shifty Weymouth is Not for Quitters August 1st 2012
It was a case of big seas and plenty of breeze for the Finn and Star classes as they faced shifty conditions in Weymouth on day three of the regatta.

Olympic Sailing: Paige Railey’s Day in Weymouth July 30th 2012
The U.S. Laser Radial sailor chalks up two solid opening races, with a steady-as-she-goes attitude.