Design theory
In ten days’ time, a fleet of 22 IMOCA 60s will take part in the first major international offshore yacht race since the COVID-19 pandemic began – and it will be very much a design contest.
Dynamic force
Southern Spars joins forces with Magma Structures to manufacture an alternative rig solution for superyachts.
Teams wanted
The Australian 18 Footers League is inviting new 18ft skiff teams for the 2020 season.
Long wait
The MC38 fleet enjoyed a long-awaited return to the 2020 season over the weekend with seven races on Sydney Harbour for Act 3.
Back in action
Sir Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Team UK is back on home waters, training on the Solent with reduced crew.
Simply spectacular
Hull #1 of the new LM46 performance cruiser is under way at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding in Thomaston, Maine.
Taking on the world
Preparations are on in earnest as local boats get ready to face hot international competition at the rescheduled Farr 40 World Championships on Sydney Harbour in March 2021.
Applied reason
The tense wait is over for foreign America’s Cup personnel trying to enter the host nation as the New Zealand government finally grants them permission.
Net gains
With the setbacks to her Nacra 17 Olympic campaign and recent downtime only providing extra motivation to hone her craft, Lisa Darmanin is back on the water.
Youth focus
Yachting Developments undertakes sail trials on the first ACF9 Youth America’s Cup boat in New Zealand.
Changing tack
Tame the tradewinds from home in the virtual New Caledonia Groupama Race starting 21 June.
The Boss is back
Hugo Boss returns to the water as Skipper Alex Thomson and his team recommence training for the Vendée Globe 2020.
Back in the groove
A resounding return to club racing was seen on Sydney Harbour and Pittwater with over 130 boats turning out for the first competitive hit-out after more than ten weeks.
Foul weather
Protective foul-weather gear from Zhik provides facial protection for sailors and water-sports instructors.
Out of solitude
One of the largest Winter Women’s Series fleets on record turned out on Sunday for the restart of the sailing season.
Start approved
The 2020 Vendée Globe remains on schedule, with a confirmed start date approved for 8 November.
