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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.
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.
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.
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.
An engineer who could barely afford sailing shoes as a teen now runs India's most transformative sailing club, turning girls from marginalized backgrounds into national champions. Through free training, nutrition support, and mental health care, he's proving talent doesn't depend on affordability.
A sugar glider accidentally sailed across Moreton Bay after nesting in a boat's sail, sparking a creative rescue involving resort staff, wildlife volunteers, and one resourceful pillowcase. The tiny marsupial, nicknamed Wilson, made it home safe thanks to quick-thinking boaties and a coordinated island rescue.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Ben Ainslie is swapping sails for sneakers, tackling his first marathon in London to support young people in STEM education. The 49-year-old British sailing icon proves it's never too late to chase a new dream.
Australian sailors just delivered one of the country's most dominant performances on international waters, claiming two gold medals and a breakthrough silver at the prestigious Hyeres regatta in France. The victory comes as a powerful statement heading into the LA Olympics.
The shipping industry is embracing an old technology in a new way. High-tech sails and wind-smart routes could slash cargo ship emissions by more than half.
The shipping industry is bringing back an old friend—wind power—and it could slash the sector's carbon emissions by more than half. Companies are retrofitting cargo ships with high-tech sails and smarter routes to save fuel and protect the planet.
France just delivered the Orient Express Corinthian, the world's largest sail cruise ship that runs on wind power and hybrid engines. This stunning vessel from Saint-Nazaire combines old-world luxury with cutting-edge green technology.
Full Sail University students performed an original rap inspired by Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech and walked in two MLK Jr. Day celebrations in Central Florida. The student-led tribute brought together music, community service, and civil rights history.
A rare six-sailed windmill near Boston has reopened to huge crowds after English Heritage spent five years bringing it back to life. The first weekend drew far more visitors than anyone expected.
A humanitarian vessel has set sail from Sweden carrying vital supplies for Palestinian families in Gaza. The Handala II represents renewed hope for delivering aid despite recent challenges at sea.
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.
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