New Insurance Challenges for Sailing Organisations

Recent accidents force organisations to look at exposure and coverage Two recent accidents have forced sailing clubs, classes, and individuals to look closer at their exposure and coverage. Report by Gary Jobson for Sailing World: Adequate insurance ­coverage is an...

Fraudulent COCs investigated by The Superyacht Group

Fraudulent Certificate of Competency The investigation into the issuing of fraudulent Certificate of Competency’s (COCs) by the Montserrat Yachting Association (MYA), prompted the Red Ensign Group (REG) to issue an official statement. The REG also published a...

The Corinthian race to Bermuda

With the recent completion of the 52nd running of the Newport Bermuda Race, the oldest of the offshore 600-nautical mile races once again drew a broad range of boat types – grand prix to classic cruiser. But there is no mistaking that this biannual contest attracts...

2022 Optimist World Championship

The 2022 Optimist World Championship was held June 29-July 6 in Bodrum, Turkey. With the USA winning the Team Race title on July 2-3, 276 sailors from 61 countries sought the fleet racing world title. The 12-race series came down to the final race when Thailand’s Weka...

Returning Sailing to Paralympic Games

With Sailing removed from the Paralympic Games after Rio 2016, World Sailing CEO David Graham reflects on the importance of returning the sport to the Paralympic Games as the organization submits its application for Los Angels 2028 on July 4, 2022: World Sailing’s...