Tom Slingsby at the Laser Worlds. Photo Event Media.

Slingsby holds 14 point lead over Olympic Champion

The double world champion says he is "sailing quick", giving him confidence going into the final rounds.

Damien Iehl at World Match Race St Moritz. Photo Ian Roman/WMRT.

Damien Iehl wins five straight in St Moritz

Torvar Mirsky got to "all square" at 4-4, but lost to the young Frenchman.
Russell Coutts CEO (BMW Oracle Racing) and Vincenzo Onorato (syndicate head of Challenger of Record). ©Guilain Grenier / America's Cup.

America's Cup boat will be known on September 13

Three of the four cornerstones of the next event will be announced in Valencia.
Nicky Souter, Nina Curtis and Nicole Douglass

Nicky Souter to defend World Match Race title in the USA

Nicky will be joined by fellow Australian Katie Spithill when the top 20 skippers take to the water.
Farr 40 Worlds. Photo Sam Crichton

Australian Farr 40 season opens at Port Stephens

Skippers and crews are planning intense training sessions with the Worlds to be held in Sydney in February.

Last chance to register for America's Cup reunion

Anyone involved in the 12 Metre era from 1958 to 1987 is invited to Rhode Island - registration closes September 3.

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A promising new adventure excites the senses but taking note of tips from those who have gone before is a sensible precaution. Petrea Heathwood asks the experts.

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