Tom Burton ran away with victory at the Sailing’s World Cup event in Miami at the end of January, a result which surprised even the reigning Olympic Champion himself. “I was using a charter boat in Miami,” says the Australian sailor. “I guess a lot of the other guys were using charter boats too, but this definitely wasn’t the world’s best boat and I was getting my arse handed to me in the training sessions leading up to the regatta. So I was surprised that I ended up winning the event the way I did.”

If you thought the Middle East was all sand and skyscrapers, think again. The scenery for the new style 1,000km Sailing Arabia The Tour was spectacular...

Multiple European and National Champion Chris Rashley gives his top tips for rigging an International Moth. From using a rig breaker to removing your foilbags, Chris' tips can help you cut your rigging time down dramatically and spend more time on the water....

Finn sailors might have been fat in the past. So were the pack in most rugby teams. But not today. Just as body shapes have changed in rugby with the professionalisation of the sport, so too have Finn sailors turned into lean, mean fighting machines. Class expert Robert Deaves takes a detailed look at the body composition and fitness of the modern Finn athlete...

Unless your sailboat is a one-man dinghy, chances are you’re going to need a few good hands to help you get around the course fast. Across the country and around the world, there are forums online to find crews...

Australian Glenn Ashby was recruited by Larry Ellison’s America’s Cup team to help tame the 90-foot beast that was to challenge for the 2010 America’s Cup. Ashby, already dominant in the Tornado, Formula 18, and A Class fleets, took the step in stride and now the 40 year old holds a 2017 America’s Cup victory alongside his Olympic Medal and 15 World Titles. Here's Glenn in his own words...

Following an incident during the Oceanbridge Sailing NZ Regatta when Nacra 17 crew member CP Lubeck (DEN) was struck by a rudder foil after falling overboard, the Nacra 17 Executive have issued a statement with some important safety recommendations that apply to anyone who trapezes....

The Finn has been in the Olympic Games since Paul Elvstrom won in Helsinki 1952. With the Finn's Olympic future under debate at the moment, could Tokyo 2020 be the swan song for the legendary Men's singlehander. Class guru Robert Deaves reminds us that the Finn remains vibrant with a lot to look forward to in the coming season....

Hiking is perhaps one of the most miserable sensations in sailing. It is absolutely necessary to hike in order to maintain good boat speed. The trade off is that to achieve decent boat speed you must endure a lot of pain. Over the years I have heard many explanations for this excruciating burning sensation in the legs. I have also heard many training methods to improve hiking endurance.

Podcast with Matt Sheahan from the World Sailing Show. Matt talks to Andy Rice about some of the big events of the end of 2017 and early 2018, including Francois Gabart's record-breaking circumnavigation, solo around the world...

How fast can one person sail around the world? Last year we thought we knew, but 12 months later when Francois Gabart smashed the previous record, the sailing world drew breath. Was this the ultimate limit to the ultimate challenge?...