Sailboat rigging is easy to ignore until something changes. Here are seven signs worth noticing — and when it may be time to call a professional.

The Golden Globe Race has started again, and it is one of sailing’s strangest and most demanding ocean races. This Sailoscope article looks at the 2026 race, the old-school “sailing like it’s 1968” rules, the original 1968–69 race, and iconic stories from Robin Knox-Johnston, Bernard Moitessier, Donald Crowhurst, and Kirsten Neuschäfer.

Children often start sailing in small boats, clubs, summer courses, or family cruising boats. This guide explains the most popular sailing sports for kids, including Optimist, Laser, Splash, RS Feva, windsurfing, wing foiling, and relaxed family sailing.

Why do sailboats lean when sailing? Heeling is completely normal, but how much is too much? A simple, real-life explanation for sailors and beginners.

A calm, practical explanation of TWS, TWA, and VMG — what they mean, when they matter, and how sailors can use them without overthinking.

A reflective look at what freediving teaches sailors about breath, calm, and control — and why slowing down often improves seamanship at sea.

From solo circumnavigations like the Vendée Globe and Golden Globe to team showdowns like the Ocean Race and America’s Cup, these are the top 10 most famous sailing races in the world. Here’s why they matter and when to watch them next.

Freediver Vitomir Maričić sets a new world record with a 29-minute breath-hold — a powerful display of human endurance and focus.

Amateur sailing races are on the rise — and they’re more fun and accessible than you might think. Here's a closer look at why more sailors are racing for the thrill, not the trophy. Updated September 2025.