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Captains of Ships – Chris Blunt

As is the way with many a child brought up on the coast of North …

How much more onboard energy can boats get from wind power?

With the world firmly in transition mode, the move away from non renewable energy sources …

Dear Islanders

I can’t believe we are already in May, with the weather still behaving like it’s …

SailGP: Weather disrupts season opener

The countdown to SailGP’s long awaited Season 2 has begun, with eight international teams set …

Sailing in first-ever Olympic Virtual Series

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed it will partner with five International Sports Federations …

Border crossing for SailGP Season 2

As the eight international teams prepare for the start of the second season of SailGP, …

Getting glimpse of new The Ocean Race

Some of the best sailors and teams in the world will take up the challenge …

Olympic test at 2021 RS:X Worlds

The RS:X World Championships, as one of the last major events before the Tokyo 2020 …

SAILGP: Human performance elevates innovation

ROLEX AND YACHTINGRolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. …

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