Vendée Globe proved to be a record breaking edition in many respects that defied expectations and dramatically shifted the boundaries of what we know to be possible in offshore sailing. Even before ...

Storms and damage in the final days, close to the finish of the Vendée Globe, are not uncommon. Tired boats and brutally ...

From mending wear to creating custom sails, their Ballard loft has outfitted Northwest boats since 1958. Schattauer Sails was founded by their father Franz, a master sail maker from Germany. "In the ...

It is a little cold to be out on the water right now, but that doesn't mean you can't plan for the summer. The Milwaukee Boat show is back at the State Fair grounds this week ...

After a year of input and development to the class rules and the Velocity Prediction Program (VPP), and several weeks ...

Getting a new sailboat is sort of like starting a new relationship. Sure, it’s exciting but the jitters and uncertainty can take away from of the joy and create anxiety. Because there are no shortcuts ...