Racing news and features archive

  • It's a wrap

    The 2008/2009 Volvo Ocean Race draws to a close. More

  • Maxi tri ready to rumble

    The giant trimaran, Banque Populaire V, is aiming to set a new record for east-west transatlantic crossing under sail, from England to NY. More

  • Alone, With a Long Way to Go

    A look at the 2009 Bermuda One-Two race More

  • Secure the jibsheets

    How to secure your jibsheets when furling your headsail while sailing off into the wind. More

  • College rookies hit big time

    The second-annual Harbor Cup Regatta helps college sailors make the transition to larger boats, larger crews, and more rigorous courses. More

  • Done and Done

    With a 13-point lead over the 2nd-place boat, and with only 12 points left in play, Ericsson 4 has all but won the 2008/2009 VOR. But has the fat lady sung? More

  • E4 wins again

    With just 2 offshore legs and a single in-port race still left on the docket, Ericsson 4 is in the top spot but the battle for second place rages on. More

  • Zach Railey, Sunsail team up for 2012

    Sunsail teams up with Olympian Zach Railey to sponsor him in his race to the 2012 Olympics. More

  • Boston Bash

    A look at the Volvo Ocean Race’s Boston stopover More

  • Off to Galway

    Exclusive photos from the start of Leg 7 of the Volvo Ocean Race, from Boston to Galway. More

  • Swiss seats

    A Swiss Seat, a jury-rigged harness, will get you up your mast in a hurry. Here's how to rig one up. More

  • Auxiliary telltales

    Telltales affixed to the boom can give your trimmers and helmsman better views of windsheer and localized wind shifts. More

  • Reliable horses for the courses

    Are Volvo Ocean Race and Vendee Globe boats sturdy enough? More

  • VOR: Boston in-port races

    Highlights, results, and more photos from the Boston in-port action of the Volvo Ocean Race. More

  • VOR Conference, Boston

    Telefonica Blue is favored to win Boston's in-port race. However, Puma skipper Ken Read may have a home-field advantage, thanks to his experience in the area. More

  • Robo-boat

    Students Sail Autonomously have created the Avalon, a robotic boat, which will attempt to make a solo transatlantic journey against 11 other robotic boats in The International Microtransat Challenge Transatlantic Race from Ireland to the Caribbean More

  • New disabled sailing regatta

    After the successful 2008 US SAILING’s Disabled Championship, the American Yacht Club organized another top-level disabled sailing event, the inaugural Robie Pierce One Design Regatta. More

  • Boston Library VOR Lecture

    SAIL Magazine editors will give a lecture on the Volvo Ocean Race on May 12 at the Boston Public Libary. More

  • Oracle wins court battle

    Oracle beats Alinghi in an April 2009 court battle over yacht club legitimacy. More

  • Marblehead-Halifax race

    To boost participation in the Marblehead-Halifax race, the Boston Yacht Club offers a buddy racing program and race concierge amenities program. More

  • Two-part podcast with Ken Read

    SAIL catches up with il mostro’s skipper at the Boston Volvo Ocean Race stopover. More

  • Moth madness

    Foiler Moths tear it up at the McLube Harken International Moth Pacific Rim Championships. View

  • Moth madness

    Foiler Moths tear it up at the McLube Harken International Moth Pacific Rim Championships. More

  • Shipping to Boston

    The Volvo Ocean Race is an endurance test for the world's best sailors. Check in with the fleet as they ship to Boston. More

  • Sixth-Annual MacMan Challenge

    The 6th annual MacMan Challenge is a demanding race for sailors of all persuasions. More