America’s Cup: Seeking to leave a legacy in Bermuda

The America’s Cup is teaming up with some of the biggest names in the marine industry to launch an ambitious Community Sailing Project, with a focus on leaving a sporting legacy in Bermuda. “This is an exciting project that builds on something we started during the...

What We Sail Is Not Necessarily Why We Sail

Ben Hall of Hall Spars & Rigging appreciates the bleeding edge of sailing technology, but also recognizes that what we sail is not necessarily why we sail. Here he explains… Sailing is a sport that you can enjoy on many levels and one that you can remain active in...

Japan to mount challenge for the America’s Cup

A Japanese team is set to challenge for the America’s Cup for the first time in 17 years. An official announcement is expected before the end of the month. Japan is set to challenge for the America’s Cup 2017, aided by Oracle Team USA The Pacific island nation will be...

Fire destroys $3.5m 24m yacht in Florida marina

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a 24.38 metre motor yacht moored in Bahia Mar marina, Fort Lauderdale. The blaze broke out in the Florida marina shortly after 10 on Wednesday evening, April 22. Fire crews rushed to the scene on...