Earning respect
With Luna Rossa ready to transfer to Auckland for the final phase of their Cup build-up, skipper Jimmy Spithill provides an insight into the team’s preparations.
The Everest of the sea
A contingent of 33 solo sailors are confirmed for the start of this year’s Vendée Globe, breaking the entry record for one of the world’s toughest offshore races.
Ocean opus
A new book has been released recounting the history of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, and the sailors who make it the great race.
The Winning way
The ongoing success of Australia’s 18ft skiff racing owes much to the incredible action and support of John (Woody) Winning.
Seeking glory
Seven strong female teams will vie for the title this weekend at the 2020 New Zealand Women’s Match Racing Championship.
Ocean city
Plymouth has been selected to host SailGP’s Season 2 European debut when the global league’s events restart in 2021.
Forged in friendship
Marcus Blackmore’s SW96 Ammonite was christened in Cape Town in August, and is now destined to head to Australia.
Hopes dashed
The Youth America’s Cup in Auckland has been cancelled due to New Zealand Government Immigration Rules.
Royal rumble
All four America Cup’s teams are set to battle for training space on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf as they test their new AC75s in the lead up to the World Series in December.
Eight Bells – Peter Campbell
One of Australia’s longest-serving sports writers, the yachting correspondent and commentator Peter Campbell, died in Hobart on 1 September, aged 89.
Classy outfit
Wendy Tuck is continuing to prepare for her double-handed campaign in the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
On the horizon
Bavaria Yachts has presented its new Bavaria C38, which will join their rapidly expanding C-Line.
Hollywood debut
Helmed by Tom Slingsby and Rome Kirby, SailGP showcases the speed and power of F50s in the movie blockbuster Tenet.
Base of operations
JPK Yachts are now proudly “Made in Australia” are establishing a base in New South Wales.