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A yacht club in Spain is giving people with disabilities free access to the sea through custom boats and specialized training. Since 2012, the program has helped dozens discover the freedom of sailing.
The Yale Bulldogs women's sailing team captured the NEISA Women's Team Race Championship at Tufts University, finishing with an impressive 15-4 record despite challenging weather conditions. Seven talented sailors navigated shifty winds and light breezes to claim the prestigious Legler Trophy.
A stunning three-masted luxury sailing vessel just christened in Saint-Nazaire, France, claims the title of world's largest sailing ship. The eco-friendly giant represents a bold return to wind-powered ocean travel for the ultra-luxury market.
A nonprofit in Virginia is offering free three-hour sailing trips to cancer patients and their families, giving them a chance to escape treatment stress and feel in control again. In its first year, Sail Beyond Cancer Virginia has already hosted over 300 life-changing sails.
Australian sailors are training at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic venue this week, aiming to extend an incredible four-decade winning streak in sailing's most competitive event. Double Olympic champion Matt Wearn leads a 14-athlete squad learning the waters where they'll chase history.
The Orient Express Corinthian just launched in France as the world's largest sailing cruise ship, combining old-world luxury with wind-powered technology that slashes emissions. With robot-controlled sails and whale detection systems, it proves eco-friendly travel doesn't mean sacrificing comfort.
Brown University's sailing team just ended a 78-year championship drought with a commanding performance at nationals. The Bears sailed to victory in St. Petersburg, leaving defending champion Stanford 33 points behind.
Eight women from seven countries are hours away from becoming the first all-female crew to sail nonstop around the world. New Zealand's Rebecca Gmür Hornell and her teammates will complete the 58-day journey aboard their trimaran Monday night.
Dan Turner spent 16 months sailing solo around the world in a 5.8-meter yacht he built himself, finishing second in a global race. Now he's home in Adelaide, ready to inspire the next generation of sailors.
A 59-year-old dad and his 19-year-old daughter just completed a 15-month voyage sailing an 89-year-old wooden yacht from Australia to Norway. Despite doubters saying they wouldn't last a week together, they proved everyone wrong.
Australian sailors are training at the LA 2028 Olympic venue, aiming to extend their incredible four-gold-medal winning streak in men's single-handed sailing. Double Olympic champion Matt Wearn leads fourteen squad members learning the waters where they'll compete in two years.
South Africa's World Cup squad arrived in Pachuca expecting beaches and warmth, but found cool mountain air and 8,000-foot altitude instead. Their cheerful adaptation shows how flexibility and good humor turn surprises into strengths.
From the oxygen-thin peaks of the Himalayas to the crushing depths of ocean floors, human bodies have evolved remarkable abilities to thrive where other species can't. Scientists are uncovering how these adaptations reveal the incredible flexibility built into our biology.
A groundbreaking 20-year study reveals that helping African communities adapt to climate change dramatically reduces forced migration, even during droughts and conflicts. The secret ingredient? Stronger farms, better water access, and disaster preparedness.
Indigenous communities around Kenya's Lake Turkana have survived environmental change for centuries by shifting between fishing, farming, and herding. Now, award-winning environmentalist Ikal Angelei is fighting to ensure they can keep adapting as climate challenges intensify.
Thailand just took a major step toward climate resilience by bringing researchers and government officials together to turn scientific findings into real-world action. The historic forum established the country's first national network dedicated to climate adaptation research.
Three penguin species in Antarctica are nesting up to two weeks earlier than a decade ago, marking the fastest breeding shift ever recorded in birds. Scientists say this remarkable adaptation shows nature responding to warming temperatures at unprecedented speed.
For the first time ever, adaptive judo athletes competed alongside world champions on the same mats at a major tournament. The groundbreaking event in Lausanne brought together Olympians, future stars, and athletes of all abilities to celebrate judo's inclusive spirit.
Ghana has covered 39 districts in its new National Adaptation Plan, nearly quadrupling its original target of 10 districts. The plan gives communities concrete tools and funding to prepare for climate challenges, with gender equality and youth leadership built right in.
Young people from challenging backgrounds are discovering careers in marine science through nine-day sailing voyages that combine traditional seamanship with hands-on ocean research. Early results show the program builds confidence, scientific skills, and lifelong connections to ocean conservation.
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