It was a busy weekend for sailing and other sports too. From SailGP to Formula 1 GP racing, to beach clean ups, we have it all.
Our weekly Weekend Wrap-Ups will bring you the weekend’s best sailing and sporting news.

After a busy deadline schedule, I was overdue for a much needed get away. I needed a  place where I could switch off from the relentless world that is media. Just once in your life you may be lucky enough to experience a place that is so unique and exclusive, with such raw, natural beauty that it takes your breath away.

After a busy deadline schedule, I was overdue for a much needed get away. I needed a  place where I could switch off from the relentless world that is media. Just once in your life you may be lucky enough to experience a place that is so unique and exclusive, with such raw, natural beauty that it takes your breath away.

The new HUGO BOSS boat has been launched, and with one goal in mind: win the 2020 Vendee Globe. 

South African sailor Michael Giles has racked up quite a winning résumé in both offshore and inshore sailing during his more than 35-year career on the water. He has also lent his considerable expertise to project-managing boat builds, offering logistical support to racing teams and individuals, and provisioning teams for ocean-crossing ventures. S+L caught up with him to find out how he juggles these roles and what’s coming next.

The legal fires ripping through the Amazon have received a lot of media attention recently, and most of the news tends to breed fake news alongside with it. In line with our #wecare platform, we decided to do some digging. Why are these fires still burning? And why is it such a big deal?