The latest generation of America’s Cup yachts is ready to set sail in a competition promising speed, stealth and uncertainty.
The first of three World Series events in 2011 begins Saturday off the Portuguese coast in Cascais. A new class of catamarans will streak though the Atlantic at speeds of up to 30 mph.
The World Series is essentially a training exercise for the Louis Vuitton Cup, where boats will try to become the designated challenger to defending champion Oracle Racing in the America’s Cup, the oldest competition in international sports. Both cups will be raced in 2013 from July to September in San Francisco  … More
Call it a need for speed. For some sailors, breaking water speed records is more than a hobby — it’s a competitive and dangerous obsession.
New technology has constantly pushed the limits of what’s possible on water, but with every new record set comes another challenger — and in the competitive world of speed sailing, innovation and adaptability are the keys to staying on top.
Here, MainSail takes a look at some of the fastest things on water  … Pictures and more
The first of two new designs for the 34th America’s Cup, the AC45 catamaran made its debut in Auckland on January 17, hitting speeds in excess of 20 knots, right out of the box.
The boat is an essential element of the vision for the 34th America’s Cup, which will feature 72-foot catamarans raced on San Francisco Bay in the Finals in 2013  … More
Laird Hamilton is the 12th honorary crew member of the Puma Ocean Racing team. The legendary big wave rider will have the mission of searching for the world’s biggest rideable waves.
Hamilton will commence the exploration of the world’s monster waves during the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. He will be joined by skipper Ken Read and the crew aboard Puma’s “Mar Mostro”  … More