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Inside Ferrari’s extraordinary 100-foot Hypersail, Andy Rice discovers a radical foiling monohull packed with innovation, including patented winch-by-wire technology. With 20 patents filed and ambitions to smash round-the-world records, could this remarkable machine challenge the fastest multihulls and redefine offshore sailing? A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Ferrari’s boldest project.
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By recent standards it was a quiet week on the water, but there was still plenty to get stuck into for our latest The Week in Racing column, which includes:
* 52SS finale in Valencia
* Inclusion Worlds
* Switch Global Championship
and more...
Read it here: thefoil.com/news/the-week-in-racing-12-oct-26/
3 days ago | [YT] | 27
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Two days, two problems for Luna Rossa in Cagliari. First, a broken sensor pole punched a hole in their AC75. Then an unexplained rudder issue cut training short. With new sails, sensors and foils under development, the Italian America's Cup challengers have plenty to resolve.
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1 week ago | [YT] | 43
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What can the America’s Cup learn from @Formula1 ? F1 sponsorship expert Chris Welch believes sailing has enormous untapped potential. Having co-founded ARC Team USA, he’s building an ambitious American challenger with a long-term vision. Following a strong debut in Naples, could this be the start of something special?
Read the full article: thefoil.com/news/why-a-formula-one-insider-is-bett…
1 week ago | [YT] | 20
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Éric Tabarly didn’t just transform ocean racing – he inspired a nation. From his breakthrough 1964 transatlantic victory to pioneering innovations and mentoring generations of sailors, his influence shaped France into an offshore racing powerhouse. More than 60 years later, Tabarly’s extraordinary legacy remains at the heart of the sport.
Read the full story: thefoil.com/news/the-tabarly-effect-how-one-quiet-…
1 week ago | [YT] | 18
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The Latest The Week in Racing:
* The first LA28 Olympic places are decided,
* Ultims blast across Biscay at 40+ knots
* France claims offshore gold
* and Les Voiles crowns its champions
Plus, we look ahead to the 52 Super Series finale and the sensational 1,364-boat Barcolana.
thefoil.com/news/the-week-in-racing-5-oct-26/
1 week ago | [YT] | 20
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Nearly 20 years on, Russell Coutts’ RC44 remains a grand prix sailing success story. Discover the winning formula behind one of racing’s most enduring classes.
Read the full story - thefoil.com/news/the-rc44-how-russell-coutts-hit-a…
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 36
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READ the latest Weekly wrap, featuring:
* @americascup Naples Preliminary Regatta
* 44 Cup World Championships
* 24H Ultim
and more: thefoil.com/news/the-week-in-racing-28-sep-26/
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 14
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Full report from the final @americascup Preliminary Regatta
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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 19
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In his latest column, Freddie Carr looks at the #Naples course ahead of this week's @americascup Regatta.
Read it here thefoil.com/news/freddie-carr-naples-is-not-a-neut…
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 26
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