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When hurricane-force winds suddenly capsized eight boats during a youth sailing race in Tasmania, a perfectly coordinated rescue effort brought every single child safely to shore. Quick thinking, proper safety gear, and a community that showed up made all the difference.
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.
New Zealand sailor Louis Sinclair is recovering at home after breaking both legs in a high-speed sailing collision that hospitalized two athletes and destroyed two racing boats. Despite the severity of his injuries, doctors expect him to make a full recovery. ##
Just days after a terrifying collision fractured both his legs, New Zealand sailor Louis Sinclair is already standing and beginning his recovery journey. The Black Foils grinder underwent surgery after Saturday's dramatic crash at SailGP Auckland, but his spirits remain high.
Norway's freestyle skiing sensation Birk Ruud is one step closer to Olympic history after sailing through qualifications in his quest for a third career gold medal. The 25-year-old, who already won slopestyle gold this week, is chasing back-to-back big air titles.
Dylan Fletcher led Great Britain to victory over New Zealand's sailing heroes in a thrilling comeback race in Abu Dhabi. The Olympic champion overcame his weaknesses to claim his first SailGP championship against the home favorites.
A 38-year-old sailor who discovered his passion just seven years ago has shattered the Atlantic crossing record, beating the previous time by six full days. Quentin Debois sailed solo across 7,200 kilometers in a boat smaller than most living rooms.
Joy Adams overcame gender discrimination in sailing to become a pioneering sailmaker who helped New Zealand win Olympic medals and compete in multiple America's Cup campaigns. Her journey from getting fired for being female to managing historic sail projects shows how persistence rewrites the rules.
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.
A French sailing crew just smashed the world record for fastest non-stop trip around the globe, completing the journey in just over 40 days. Their triumph marks the first time an Ultim trimaran has successfully circled the planet without stopping.
A Belgian startup created a whisper-quiet wind turbine that mounts on sailboat masts, turning the wind already moving your boat into electricity for navigation, safety equipment, and more. The device solves sailing's power problem without noisy generators or fossil fuels.
Charlie Dalin was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in 2023, but refused to abandon his dream of racing solo around the world. He just set a new record winning the treacherous Vendée Globe while taking daily cancer medication.
Reigning champions Great Britain rallied from a rough start to win the season-opening SailGP race in Fremantle, proving teamwork and determination still conquer the waves. Australia secured second place despite losing a key crew member just one day before competition.