During the virtual 10th annual induction ceremony this past weekend, nine names were added to the roster of legends immortalized in the National Sailing Hall of Fame. The class of 2020 included: James E. Buttersworth (1817-1894) renowned 19th-century maritime painter Gordon ...read more
Designed by longtime Nautor’s Swan collaborator Germán Frers, the Nautor’s Swan 98 was officially unveiled earlier this week and—no surprise—looks to be a truly incredible vessel. Billed as a “21st Century superyacht,” the 98-footer sports twin rudders and includes the option of ...read more
Rhode Island was scheduled to be in Phase III of their re-opening during the September show, which would have allowed for unlimited outdoor gatherings. However, Governor Gina Raimondo walked it back to 250 people as cases spiked across the country this week. Rhode Island is one ...read more
Emirates Team New Zealand announced this morning that security breaches have resulted in leaked information and defamatory accusations against their 2021 America's Cup campaign. The campaign has suspected a leak for six months, sweeping their base for bugs and testing firewalls ...read more
Presented by VETUS MAXWELL Got a tip? Send it to sailmail@sailmagazine.com Winch Wisdom Many of today’s boats—mine included—don’t have enough cleats on the cockpit coamings to secure all the sheets when they come off the winches. This is natural enough given the rise of the ...read more
