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Sunday, November 1, 2026

YANMAR Group has been confirmed as an Official Sponsor and Official Marine Sports Sponsor of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, extending a partnership with the event that spans more than a decade. The next edition will take place in Naples, Italy, in 2027. Across its Land, Sea and City domains, YANMAR works to help address

tags: 2027, America's Cup, Naples, Partnership, sailing, Yanmar

Thursday, October 29, 2026

The first time I saw a foiling sailboat magically lift skyward and race into the distance, I remember thinking that this was a true example of 21st century technology. As amazingly modern as it seemed, little did I know that it wasn’t as new as I thought. That’s because back in 1957, a remarkable experimental craft called

by: Ken Quant

tags: foiling sailboat, great lakes history, history, Sailboats, sailing

Friday, October 16, 2026

Geoff Moore and Josh Yale earned their second VX One North American Championship title after nine races on Lake Michigan, representing Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Josh Yale (left) and Geoff Moore (right). Moore and Yale took control early and never gave the fleet much room to respond. Their final scoreline was 2-3-1-1--2-3-1-1,

tags: Canada, Geoff Moore, Josh Yale, Lake Michigan, sailing, sailing news, VX One, VX One North American Championship

Friday, October 9, 2026

The Herreshoff Museum and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame will this fall induct four more sailing legends to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame: Glenn Ashby, the Beken Dynasty, Peter Isler and Lowell North. The induction celebration will take place October 16, 2026, in the New York Yacht Club’s famous Model Room at its

tags: America's Cup, boating news, Great Lakes news, October 2026, sailing, sailing news

Sunday, September 13, 2026

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is proud to announce the opening of the Wisconsin Sailing and Maritime Hall of Fame. This permanent exhibit is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of individuals and businesses who have shaped Wisconsin’s rich maritime heritage and earned worldwide recognition as a leader in the marine

tags: Mercury Marine, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Wisconsin, shipbuilding, Sailing Magazine, sailing, Prince Yachts, Peterson Builders, Palmer Johnson Yachts, Museum, Burger Boats, Melges, Maritime Museum, maritime history, maritime, Kahlenberg Marine, history, Harken, great lakes history

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Lake Geneva Yacht Club Welcomes 77 Teams for E Scow Nationals More than 300 sailors, 15 youth teams and generations of E Scow talent come together on Lake Geneva, one of the defining venues in scow sailing. They’ve worked all summer for this. Now it’s time to see it through. A fleet of 77 E Scow teams will

by: Hannah Lee Noll, Lake Geneva Yacht Club

tags: Great Lakes news, Great Lakes Sailing, Lake Geneva, Nationals, sailing, sailing news

Friday, August 21, 2026

The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) proudly announces that AdventureSail® Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Local hosts may also select an alternate date that best suits their area. NWSA invites yacht clubs, sailing schools, and community sailing programs across the country to participate in

tags: AdventureSail®, education, experience, hands-on, leadership, National Women’s Sailing Association, sailing, teamwork, Women’s Sailing Foundation

Thursday, August 13, 2026

The Marine Trades Institute (MTI) invites the community to dust off their favorite tropical shirts and set sail for "Crafted for a Cause," an island-inspired evening celebrating 21 years of tradition and talent. This fundraising event will take place on Friday, August 21, from 6:00-9:00pm at Les Cheneaux Distillers. All proceeds

tags: Festive, Fundraiser, Island, Marine Trades Institute, MTI Student Enrichment Fund, sailing, Student, Tradition, Training

Thursday, May 28, 2026

To quote the Encyclopedia of Chicago, “before there were airports, expressways, and railroads, Chicago was a water city.” Sailing is as much a part of this city’s identity as its skyscrapers, including its world-renowned Race to Mackinac and numerous sold-out sailing and boating events. Now acting as part of the

tags: boating, Chicago, Educational, lessons, sailboat, sailing, Windy City Boat & Yacht Show, yacht, Yacht Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Two-time America’s Cup winning navigator Peter Isler and veteran marine meteorologist Chris Bedford are proud to announce the latest addition to the Marine Weather University (MWU) curriculum: Weather Models Masterclass. Founded by renowned sailor Peter Isler and expert meteorologist Chris Bedford, Marine Weather University

tags: AI, boating, education, sailing, teaching, weather

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