Sailing News

DinzerDoo Set to Make Waves at the 2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race

As the sailing world gears up for the 2024 Rolex Middle Sea Race, excitement builds around DinzerDoo, the yacht officially registered and ready to...

What to Expect at the 2025 and 2026 World Sailing Open Team Racing Championships

The World Sailing Open Team Racing Championships are set to return with a bang in 2025 and 2026, marking a new era for this prestigious event. Aft...

Sailing Showdown at Lake Garda: Day 5 Thrills at International 14 Worlds

Shaw and Struckett on the Brink of Glory Andy Shaw and Rob Struckett are just one race away from clinching their first International 14 World Cham...

The Rice Report: Marseille Dazzles as Day 5 Unfolds - Olympic Highlights

Mens Dinghy (ILCA-7) - Day 6 - Marseille - Paris2024 Olympic Regatta - August 1, 2024 © World Sail   Men’s Windsurfing: Grae Morris Secures a Med...

Sailing Spectacle Begins at South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club

Image Source: 76th Edinburgh Cup 2024 Race 1 winners Bluebottle GBR 192 © Emma York The 76th Edinburgh Cup at South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club kic...

Emerging Nations Sailors Gear Up for Paris 2024

Hey there, sailing enthusiasts! With just three weeks until Paris 2024, sailors from 65 nations are gearing up for the big event in Marseille. Amon...

Why We Do This - The Heartbeat of SailM8

Our Story Hey there! I’m Amanda, and I wanted to share the story of SailM8 with you. My dad, Tim, and I are lifelong sailors who wanted to create s...

Heinz wants to find the man who survived nearly a month at sea with nothing but ketchup and seasonings to help him buy a new boat

Heinz is looking for people to help the company find a treasure – but it's not gold. After they learned that a man survived nearly a month at sea w...

A British Man Will Attempt to Cross the Atlantic in This Suitcase-Sized Sailboat

Andrew Bedwell knows big dreams can come in tiny packages. He plans an Atlantic crossing in the 3'3" "Big C," spending 60 days alone at sea. Court...

Learn How to Sail

One of the most important things to remember when learning to sail is to always know where the wind is coming from in relation to the boat. Here's ...

Mainsail Choice

Mainsails are divided into two types: those with battens and those without.  Learn what battens do, what makes a good batten, and the potential pro...

Harken Ratchet and Ratchamatic Blocks

Harken ratchet blocks hold a portion of the sheet's load, allowing you to trim and ease with complete control and allowing for faster trimming spee...