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The New York Yacht Club has announced the launch of its International Women’s Championship, a female-only competition that will take place in 2026. The inaugural edition will take place September 12–19 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport, Rhode Island. The biennial event will include teams of nine or more sailors. Top […]
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The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games have announced the finalized sailing venue plan, which will include events at both the Port of Los Angeles and Belmont Shore in Long Beach. “After close coordination with the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach, along with collaboration from World Sailing, we are excited about the opportunity […]
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SailGP has released further details of its 2026 schedule including the return of fan-favorite locations, multi-year hosting agreements secured across all regions and the introduction of a regional structure. The Rolex SailGP Championship will set sail in Perth, Auckland, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Bermuda, New York, Halifax, Portsmouth, Saint-Tropez and Dubai, followed by the winner-takes-all […]
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The United States SailGP Team has announced Amazon as an official sponsor and retail partner to create opportunities to bring the sport of sailing to a wider audience and to engage more fans. SailGP fans will be able to shop a collection of fashion and accessory items, including designs with Amazon Merch on Demand, in […]
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The next America’s Cup will be held off Naples, Italy, in 2027, holder Team New Zealand announced on Thursday. New Zealand had the right to pick the venue after winning its third straight cup in Barcelona last year. It will be the 38th edition of the world’s most famous regatta. The cup holder said the […]
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The inaugural edition of its World Sailing Inclusion Championships will take place in Oman from November 30 through December 8, celebrating sailors with disabilities and marking a new chapter for Para Inclusive Sailing. Organized by Oman Sail and held at Al-Mussanah Sports City, the event will bring together an expected 215 sailors from around the […]
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Charlie Enright, a member of the first American team to win The Ocean Race, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body. Enright co-founded the 11th Hour Racing Team, an initiative dedicated to promoting ocean health and sustainable practices through high-profile sailing campaigns. Along with winning the […]
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Seattle will be a host port and team partner for the 2025–2026 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the fifth time the city and Seattle Sports Commission has welcomed the Clipper Race fleet following a trek across the North Pacific Ocean. This edition celebrates 10 years of partnership and five visits, making Seattle the most […]
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US Sailing has announced a strategic restructuring of its organization to optimize support for its core programs, including Olympic and high-performance sailing, offshore sailing, education, community sailing, competition and youth development. The reorganization will include a combined sponsorship and development team. Additionally, US Sailing is moving forward with the search for a new chief executive […]
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SailGP will have Accor as its official hotel partner starting with this weekend’s New Zealand Sail Grand Prix as part of a multi-year agreement. Accor’s partnership with the sports organization comes along with its sponsorship of the France SailGP team which started in 2023 and will last through 2028. The French hospitality group will have […]
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