Editor’s Picks

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 Lipton Challenge Cup 2019 will be one to watch for sure!It is the first ever Challenge Cup to be sailed on the fast and pacey Cape 31.This one-design class may be new to the Lipton Cup but it has renewed a sense of pride and determination to win the second oldest sporting trophy in South Africa.South Africa’s top sailors, each representing a South African Yacht Club or region will be on display, and they won’t hold back for anything!

Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte is trying to raise awareness around the overuse of plastics by swimming through the worlds most polluted stretch of water.

The 2019 edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma came to a captivating conclusion with the best day’s racing yet!

The second day of the Superyacht Cup Palma delivered close racing before the owners, guests and crews returned ashore to enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment.

The 23rd edition of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta kicked off Thursday, 20 June with Palma Bay delivering incredible racing conditions. Inge Schabort reports on Day 1.

It’s finally here! The 2019 Superyacht Cup has hit Palma. The preparations are done, the crew have gathered – it’s time to race.

British sailing team, Alex Thomson Racing, have revealed who is behind the brand identity of the new HUGO BOSS boat which is launching later this year.

In the news from day 8 of the 2019 Rolex Giraglia, the offshore race has come to a close and line honours have been decided.

After more than two years in development and build, British sailing team Alex Thomson is preparing to introduce the brand-new IMOCA race boat, HUGO BOSS.