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August 5, 2026
These are the top stories in The Wall Street Journal for August 5. The?Wall Street Journal has not?verified? these?stories, and cannot vouch for the accuracy of their content. Minnesota health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to jalapenos at Mexican-style restaurant…
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July 27, 2026
James Neville’s Botin 52 Ino Veritas won the RORC Channel Race under IRC, an offshore race of about 150 nautical miles organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Ino Veritas won the Hugh Astor trophy for line honours, and the Channel Challenge Cup as the overall IRC winner.
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July 24, 2026
SailGP’s U.S. crew, who have performed best in lighter winds, is preparing to speed up based on the weather forecasts for the 13 'crews' lining up at the 'Solent', just off Britain's'maritime' city of Portsmouth. Mike Buckley, CEO of U.S. SailGP Team and co-owner of the team…
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July 5, 2026
Stale Solbakken, the Norwegian coach, paid tribute to his team after a tense 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday. The win sent Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals where they will play either Mexico or England. Norway's rowing celebrate has been everywhere during the tournament.
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July 5, 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard stated that "politically-charged" messages led to the removal of a vessel belonging to an environmental organization from a fleet of sailing ships which gathered in New York on Saturday?to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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June 24, 2026
France will have a much easier time navigating the World Cup when it faces?Norway on?Friday in the final match of Group I. However, finishing first could mean they are facing the most difficult road to the title. France is assured of a spot in the round 32 following victories over Senegal…
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June 23, 2026
Norway's World Cup supporter made headlines by refusing to join his countrymen in their viral Viking-inspired rowing gesture. While Erling Haaland's team secured Norway's passage into the knockout rounds with their 3-2 victory over Senegal,…
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June 23, 2026
Norway's players performed the "rowing", a celebration that became iconic for their fans at the World Cup, after reaching the knockout stages with a nervous 3-2 victory over Senegal. Red-clad Norwegians have done their Viking Row in stadiums, escalators, and even Times Square in New York.
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June 21, 2026
Los Gallos, a Spanish sailing team, won their first SailGP race of 2026 on Sunday. They defeated Artemis in the Canada 'Sail Grand'Prix at Halifax. Los Gallos, who had been at the rear of the fleet during the race, surged forward to defeat Artemis.
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June 17, 2026
World Sailing announced a'reunion of more than 400 sailing delegates from around the world in Qingdao China, between November 16 and 21. They will be able to influence the future of the sport. Qingdao in Shandong Province hosted the Olympic sailing event at the 2008 Beijing Games.
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June 14, 2026
Jessica Fox, an Australian canoeing legend, won gold at the Canoe'slalom World Cup held in Germany on Saturday. She redeemed herself from a weekend of disappointment. The 32-year old, who won two golds in the previous World Cup round held in Prague last weekend…
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June 11, 2026
The organisers announced that Charlie Dalin died at the age of 42. He set the 'Vendee Globe' record for the solo non-stop sailing race around the world in January 2025. Dalin was said to have died following a long cancer battle, according to media reports.
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June 9, 2026
Imagine jumping from a window of a moving car at 100 kph in the rain, scurrying across the roof and trying to get back into the vehicle through the other side. Phil Kennard, the CEO of Canada's SailGP sailing team, would explain the high-speed racing to those who are not familiar with it.
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May 31, 2026
BONDS FlyingRoos, an Australian sailing team, beat Emirates GBR to win the New York Sail Grand Prix and their third consecutive SailGP victory. SailGP cancelled Saturday's racing after strong winds prevented the majority of the fleet from launching onto the Hudson River.
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May 24, 2026
Italy won the first 'America's Cup pre-regatta on 'Sunday. They beat New Zealand, who were defending in a showcasing of speed and resilience in their home waters. After eight races over three days between eight boats, Luna Rossa’s main crew won the leaderboard by just three points…
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May 23, 2026
The United States will not be competing in this weekend's America Cup preliminary regatta. However, they are closely monitoring the racing as they try to catch up with the rest after entering the fleet late for next year. Giles Scott, the sailing director for American Racing Challenger Team USA…
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May 21, 2026
Oakley Capital, a private equity firm, announced on Thursday that Christian Horner, former Red Bull Formula One boss and advisor to the company's board of directors is now advising it on premium sports investments. Horner, 52 was fired by Red…
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May 13, 2026
Australia has entered its first 'America's Cup' team in 25 years, for the 38th edition next year of the historic sailing competition in Naples, Italy. The Royal 'Prince Edward Yacht club announced on Wednesday that it had issued a notice of?Challenge? to the defending New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
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May 13, 2026
Ferretti's second-largest investor, KKCG Maritime, said it had notified the Italian Government of possible breaches of so called golden power rules?ahead of a shareholder battle over boardroom renewal. Ferretti's biggest shareholder is China Weichai, with a stake of 39%.
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May 13, 2026
Next year, Australia will be launching its first challenge for the America's Cup in a quarter-century at the 38th edition of the prestigious regatta. The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club announced on Wednesday that it had issued an Notice of Challenge against the New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
