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Transpac to incorporate weather into ratings

The Transpac race will now incorporate weather into their rating system. TPYC has adopted a rating system that incorporates weather predictions at the recommendation of the club’s technical committee following their analysis of previous race data....

Arabella

How you can sail aboard the iconic Arabella

American Sailing Association has chartered the yacht Arabella and is taking reservations to join a seven-day sailing vacation of a lifetime. Arabella is one of the most beautiful sailing yachts in the world. She epitomizes classic...

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Imagine taking a monohull up to a beach

Running aground is something most most monohull sailors avoid at all cost. It’s a different matter for captains of shallow draft, aluminum hull boats like the Boreal Yachts. The French-made boats have twin shoal draft keels,...

The new Hallberg-Rassy 400

The Hallberg-Rassy 400

One of our favorite new boats is the Hallberg-Rassy 400, an aft cockpit boat with modern functionality and traditional aesthetics. It features a large cockpit with twin helms and a open transom with swim platform. The...

Etymology

Who let the cat out of the bag?

Letting the cat out of the bag is a colloquialism meaning to reveal facts previously hidden. One suggested origin of the phrase refers to the whip-like “cat o’nine tails”, an instrument of punishment once used on...

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, 2023

Alive wins overall honors in Sydney Hobart race

Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine, has been declared the overall winner of the 78th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, securing the Tasmanian boat its second victory in five years. The win is also Tasmania’s fifth in...

Rolex Middle Sea Race, 2023

Want to race with the best?

Ever dream of crewing in one of the most prestigious races in one of the most beautiful settings in the world? The Rolex Middle Sea Race, held at the Royal Malta Yacht Club, actually has a...