Sailing World

06/20/2026

Just like that 143 boats crossed the start line for the 172nd Around-the-Island race ⛵️



📸: Maren Matthews/NYYC

06/15/2026

Scenes from Day 3 of the 172nd Annual Regatta ☀️🤩

06/13/2026

A glamour day in Newport. What a sport we play. Great shots Paul Stuart Todd. Summer is on!

06/11/2026

Sad news from France today with the passing of Vendee Globe winner Charlie Dalin. Once a legend, always a legend. Contributor Ed Gorman reflects on the impact of Dalin's too-short career.

The greatest solo sailor of a generation finally succumbs to his cancer, but the Frenchman respected by all will forever be remembered for his determination and prowess at sea.

06/05/2026

At our Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in Detroit we micced up the talented squad from Detroit Yacht Club for the Ultimate 20 Youth Keelboat Championship Bayview Yacht Club. Kids having fun and sailing fast. Enjoy the comms and energy from the winning team.

At the 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta in Detroit, area you...

05/16/2026

Great POV. 👀🤙🏼

05/07/2026

No spinnaker? No problem. Gary Jobson, Will Crump and Marie Crump jumped into a borrowed J/Boats, Newport, RI J/7 for the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series PHRF Distance Race action in Annapolis. As the fleet's only non-spin boats, chasing the bigger boats with kites took a different approach. Gary takes it from here...

An experienced trio jumped onboard a borrowed J/7 for the first time and—without a spinnaker—gave a good chase to the big boats.

05/06/2026

Many a Ted Turner story will be shared following news of his passing today. Mine is from a past 12 Meter North American Championship, as the starboard trimmer onboard the chartered American Eagle. It was the final day, racing in a blustery northwest wind at the top of Narragansett Bay. After rounding the weather mark, Turner, hands at 2 and 10 o'clock on the big wheel, was demanding that we jibe. The boat's owner refused. Turner argued and then shouted, "I wanna' jibe, God damn it!" Then he did so. The big Dacron main came sweeping across at full speed and landed with loud thud that shook rig. A collective silence came across the boat as everyone stared aloft waiting to see what happened next. Noting. Except sighs of relief, a race win and another trophy for Turner who was whisked away after the race, on a tender with a lady in waiting. Gary Jobson, who knows him best, shares an in-depth obituary with us. Sail on, Mr. Turner, and keep it outrageous.
—Dave Reed

When asked what the highlight of his remarkable career is, Ted Turner says, “Racing sailboats was the greatest time of my life.” Gary Jobson, a friend and confidant of Turner, shares his insight.