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Sassnitz served up drama for @SailGP: France’s first win this season, Britain’s resurgence, Aussie consistency – plus pre-racing breakages and a crash, that raised big safety questions. #yachtraclinglife #sailgp
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A mid-season update from the @INTMAXIASSOC. #yachtracinglife.
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A mid-season update from the International Maxi Association
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The new AC38 Protocol promises to end the boom-and-bust cycles of the @americascup, and ushers in a more dynamic, inclusive, and commercially viable future for sailing’s most prestigious prize. #yachtracinglife.
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The new AC38 Protocol promises to end the America’s Cup’s boom-and-bust cycles, and ushers in a more dynamic, inclusive, and commercially viable future for sailing’s most prestigious prize. Here's...
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Grant Dalton CEO of @EmiratesTeamNZ and @AthenaRacingGBR CEO Ben Ainslie faced questions from the international media about the new Protocol for the 38th @americascup .#yachtracinglife #americascup.
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Following on from today’s announcement of a new agreed Protocol for the 38th America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton and Athena Racing CEO Ben Ainslie faced questions from the...
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New partnership model, budget caps, fleet racing in the LVC, no new AC75s for existing teams, five-person crews including a mandated female sailor, battery power, the return of the Youth & Women's ACs, no non-compete clause. #yachtracinglife #americascup.
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The Protocol for AC38 has been signed, introducing a new partnership model, budget caps, fleet racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup, no new AC75s for existing teams, five-person crews including a mandated...
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With the dust now settled on the 2025 edition of the Admiral’s Cup I thought it would be a good time to celebrate the many successful elements of the event – and also to reflect on what I think could be improved on for the next edition. #yachtracinglife.
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With the dust now settled on the 2025 edition of the Admiral’s Cup I thought it would be a good time to celebrate the many successful elements of the event – and also to reflect on what I think could...
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Irish solo skipper shares how a mindset shift, better preparation, and focusing on what he could control helped him finally conquer France’s toughest offshore race. #yachtracinglife.
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Tom Dolan made history in 2024 as the first non-French winner of the Solitaire du Figaro. In this interview, the Irish solo skipper shares how a mindset shift, better preparation, and focusing on...
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The 4,500-nautical mile six-week @theoceanrace Europe starts on Sunday with a testing & technical stage from Kiel to Portsmouth on the English south coast. #yachtracinglife.
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The Ocean Race's 4,500-nautical mile six-week European tour starts on Sunday with a testing and technical stage from Kiel to Portsmouth on the English south coast, where the four-strong mixed crews...
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Most sailors pack up after a regatta with only a vague sense of what to improve. The best review each race, study what top performers did differently, & create targeted training plans to fix weaknesses. #yachtracinglife
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The excellent team at A+T Instruments have just completed a (very) successful first decade at the cutting edge of raceboat and superyacht instrumentation. #yachtracinglife
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A couple of weeks ago, three middle-aged sailors – two Brits and an Aussie – got together in London with a couple of bottles of champagne to celebrate a remarkable episode in the sport that happened 26 years ago on Sydney Harbour.#yachtracinglife.
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A couple of weeks ago, three middle-aged sailors – two Brits and an Aussie – got together in London with a couple of bottles of champagne to celebrate a remarkable episode in the sport that happened...
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On the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast we chat with Welsh Laser ace Micky Beckett about about his journey from a home‑built dinghy in Pembrokeshire to the Olympic stage. #yachtracinglife
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With hi-tech construction processes, efficient production, expanding reach, extended product ranges and increasing economy of scale, @Mc1SPARS is making it feasible for a broader church of boats to have carbon masts and booms. #yachtracinglife.
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With hi-tech construction processes, efficient production, expanding reach, extended product ranges and increasing economy of scale, MC1 Spars is making it feasible for a broader church of boats to...
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With light to moderate winds forecast, this year's Rolex Fastnet Race won’t be a record‑breaker, but according to legendary British navigator Simon Fisher, it could be brutal on the brain. #yachtraclinglife #rolexfastnet @RORCRacing
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In the latest episode of The Yacht Racing Life Podcast, Justin Chisholm sits down with fellow sailing journalist Magnus Wheatley to unpack a packed weekend of world-class racing at last weekend's British @SailGP event. #sailgp.
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Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley unpack the highs and lows of SailGP Portsmouth — from Team GB’s home-water resurgence to bold new ideas for the league’s future — plus some candid reflections on...
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It has been a bustling weekend of sailboat racing on the Solent with @SailGP wowing the grandstand crowds in Portsmouth, and the first Admiral's Cup for 22 years getting underway on Saturday in Cowes. #yachtracinglife #sailgp #admiralscup
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British yachtsman Adrian Stead is taking on taking on the Admiral's Cup for New Zealand. I quizzed him for some insights on the challenge ahead – from inshore finesse to offshore endurance in one of sailing’s toughest tests. #yachtracingllife #admiralscup.
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The Admiral’s Cup returns after 22 years, and Adrian Stead is back – this time racing for New Zealand. With a top-tier crew and two proven boats, I quizzed Stead for some insights on the challenge...
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A chat with Tom Slingsby about what he's learned from analysing the Spanish team's data, flight control strategy, and how Moth Worlds racing has sharpened his edge ahead of @SailGP Portsmouth. #yachtracinglife #sailgp
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Terry Hutchinson talks about the TP52 Worlds in Cascais, where bold calls, and tight teamwork led to a dramatic regatta win for American Magic / @quantumracing.@52SUPERSERIES #yachtracinglife.
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I sat down with Terry Hutchinson to talk about the TP52 Worlds in Cascais, where bold calls, and tight teamwork led to a dramatic regatta win for American Magic Quantum Racing. From high-stakes...
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In the latest episode of the Yacht Racing life podcast Justin Chisholm sits down with @NorthSails president Ken Read for a chat about the recent goings on in the sailboat racing world. #yachtracinglife.
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In the latest episode of the Yacht Racing life podcast I sit down with North Sails president Ken Read for a chat about the recent goings on in the sailboat racing world.
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