Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta 2010 to be held in Dubai

Any safety concerns over staging a yacht race in the Arabian Gulf were dismissed with the announcement that the final Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta in 2010 will be held in Dubai in November. more>

Prince William takes the helm of an America's Cup yacht

If you fancy the idea of yourself at the helm of an America's Cup yacht, then it helps if your name is Prince William. The young prince is visiting New Zealand at the moment, representing his mother Queen Elizabeth II and having a sail at the same time. more>

World's Largest Sailing Yacht - Eos

Although the Maltese Falcon is the largest sailing yacht in the world when measured on deck (LOD - Length On Deck), at 305 feet in length, Eos is the largest private sailing yacht in the world overall (LOA - Length Over All). Both boats have three masts, are wind-propelled, float on the water, and provide their owners and guests with opulent luxuries. But apart from that, comparing the two designs is sort of like comparing apples to oranges. Which one is bigger? Well, it depends on how you measure it. If the bowsprit counts (and it usually does), then the Eos wins. more>

Teen Wants to Sail Around the World, Break Brother's Record

If Abby Sunderland's name sounds familiar, it's probably because you've heard of her famous older brother, Zac. Last summer, Zac became the youngest sailor to sail around the world by himself. Now, Abby wants to break his records. more>