About The Foil
The Foil brings the world of competitive sailing to life - stories, data, and design-led coverage of the sport in full flight.
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About The Foil
Our Story
We are The Foil, a new wave of racing media. Founded and launched in 2026, we are a fresh, all-new, proudly independent digital media brand dedicated to the sport of sail racing. Our focus is centred around the major peaks of the international sport: SailGP, the America’s Cup and the Olympic Games, plus offshore classes and events, and the diverse wider world of sailing competitions that take place around the globe.
Our mission is simple: to promote, talk about and report on the detail of an international sport that deserves a much higher profile beyond the dedicated sailing community who follow racing around the globe. We operate independently of series and event promoters and governing bodies as an impartial voice for the sport of sail racing.
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Mission & Values
Authenticity
We cover sailing with honesty, independence and clarity - no bias, no filler.
Precision
Data, design and storytelling in perfect balance - every detail has intent.
Community
The fans, the sailors, the innovators - united by a love of speed and craft.
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Meet the Foil
Andy Rice
Senior Contributor
Andy has been writing about the sport of sailing since 1990 and has covered five Olympic Games, the America’s Cup, The Ocean Race, the Vendée Globe among many other grand prix regattas.
Benedict Donovan
Deputy Editor
A journalist and writer with years of experience in sailing, Bene has reported on the America’s Cup, SailGP, The Ocean Race and more.
Damien Smith
Editor-in-chief
Damien is a journalist and editor with more than 30 years' experience, predominantly specialising in motor sport.
Freddie Carr
Senior Contributor
Freddie is a six-times America's Cup sailor who has raced on every top grand prix yacht racing circuit and continues to enjoy racing at the highest level today.
Neil Cole
Podcast Presenter
A lifelong adventure sports enthusiast and ocean-lover, Neil is an actor, comedian and presenter with hosting credits including MTV, National Geographic, the World Rally Championship and the FIFA World Cup.
Tom Morris
Video editor
By day, Tom works in marine renewables, but he's also an avid sailor who joins The Foil after establishing his own highly popular YouTube channel, Mozzy Sails.
David Simmonds
Video editor
David has competed at a high level of rowing and sailing, and now combines his passion for visual creativity to specialise in filming on and around water.
Multimedia Reporting
The Foil is a multimedia brand tuned in to the consumption of a modern digital audience. We offer deep-dive sail racing analysis and insight via long-form written news and features, videos and podcasts. We are active on social media. YouTube, Instagram, X, Threads and TikTok via the handle @wearethefoil. You can also find us on LinkedIn.