James Jermain has tested hundreds of yachts in his 30 years as Yachting Monthly’s chief boat tester, here he looks at the main keel types, their typical performance and the pros and cons of each type of keel. The performance and handling of a yacht depends on many...
The Dutch Hobie Cat class association together with Coastal Sailing club Noordwijk (ZVN) are inviting all Hobie Cat sailors and aficionados to attend the 2017 Hobie® Multi Worlds & Europeans. The beautiful village of Noordwijk will be the playground for all...
Red Bull Youth America´s Cup Sport Directors Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher have announced the 12 teams of sailors aged 19–25 that have been invited to compete in the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in Bermuda. The two Olympic legends from Austria introduced...
by David Salter Like millions of sailing enthusiasts around the world, I will be watching the America’s Cup racing on television, not because I admire the current version of this great event, but because my 50-year allegiance to the sport demands it. The fundamental...
What the America’s Cup does well is foster innovation, which often sees performance gains trickle down into the sport. However, performance gains rarely come at a discount, so it is then up to the sport in how it manages itself. Increased costs tend to discourage...
The 35th America’s Cup will be held this May and June, with significant changes to the event to attract a large viewership. As we prepare for this iconic event, we want to hear what it is you are looking forward to seeing. Will it be the boats, the racing, crashes, or...
