America's Cup Opinion / Analysis
From coach boat to control room: How data and AI are redefining coaching
For decades, elite sailing coaches were defined by their presence on the water. Chasing fleets in RIBs, shouting instructions between manoeuvres and relying on instinct honed over years of racing was the norm. Today, that image...
AC38: 6 key questions that still need answers
The launch event in the Palazzo Reale di Napoli for the 38th America's Cup this week was certainly impressive. But in terms of things actually learned? We're not left with a whole lot more than we already knew from the America’s...
Rise of the machines: Why automation is a problem
Did you know that Tom Cruise does his own movie stunts? Yes, of course you do. It’s part of the reason why his movies are such profitable blockbusters. After 30 or more years of incredible CGI effects, the Mission Impossible...
Freddie Carr: What I can’t wait to see in 2026
Thank goodness for SailGP. In a sporting world that often treats calendars like state secrets, SailGP does something refreshingly simple: it tells the fans what’s coming, and it does so early. Established teams, a format people...
