The sailing world is already moving, and this issue has everything you need to kick off the season right: a fresh photo, a race course breakdown, events to watch, and a locker pick that saves your legs.

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SailGP Team Canada screaming upwind in Halifax, 2024. Halifax prepares for the return of SailGP in 2026!

From best to worst position, the lasers are ranked: 1,4,3,2. From the figure we can see that boats 1 & 4 have right of way (due to overlap) against the boats next to them. So, we know that positions 1 & 4 are better than 2 & 3.

Position 1 is slightly better than position 4 due to starboard right of way, assuming that there is no substantially favoured side upwind.

Boats 2 & 3 both have the option to cross over or give room to boats 1 & 4. Crossing over is generally an unfavourable manoeuvre to make at gate marks though, because extra distance must be sailed and, in the case of boat 2, right of way would have to be given to boat 3 if both boats cross. Therefore, boat 3 has a slightly better position than boat 2.

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Major Sailing Events – Right Now & Coming Up

The 2026 sailing season is already in full swing, with elite professional racing and classic offshore challenges underway, and a packed calendar ahead. Here are some of the key events sailors and fans should have on their radar:

Happening Now

Coming Up in 2026

The Tall Ships Races (June–August) – An international celebration of sail training and traditional vessels across Europe.

From cutting-edge foiling to historic tall ships and hard-fought one-design championships, the months ahead promise world-class racing across every corner of the sport.

You know that moment upwind when your legs are on fire and you start counting seconds until the next tack. Hiking pads take the edge off so you can stay fully extended without backing off. And because you feel locked in and stable, more of your effort actually transfers into keeping the boat flat and fast.

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New year more opportunities. If you’re interested in any of these sailing opportunities, send in your applications in ASAP as spots are filling up quickly.

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Thanks for being part of the crew. Whether you’re training, coaching, racing, or just chasing the breeze, keep learning and enjoying the ride.

— Arya & Seb

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