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## Posts

- [Video tutorial: Rope upgrades on a 40ft performance cruiser #3](https://www.gybeset.co/sheet-setup-for-a-40ft-performance-cruiser/) - Ahead of this season, Liros Ropes supported me in upgrading the running rigging on my Diva 399 for this year’s clinics and racing programme. Here’s a walkthrough of the sheet setup I’ve chosen for the new season.
- [Video tutorial: Rope upgrades on a 40ft performance cruiser #2](https://www.gybeset.co/replacing-halyards-on-a-40ft-performance-cruiser/) - Ahead of this season, Liros Ropes supported me in upgrading the lines on my Diva 399 for the clinics and racing programme. Here’s a little step-by-step guide on how to replace halyards.
- [Video tutorial: Rope upgrades on a 40ft performance cruiser #1](https://www.gybeset.co/replacing-the-main-sheet-and-traveller-on-a-40ft-performance-cruiser/) - Ahead of this season, Liros Ropes supported me in upgrading the running rigging on my Diva 399 for this year’s clinics and racing programme. Here is a step-by-step guide to replacing the mainsheet, fine-tune trim, and traveller lines.
- [Alive at the Limit at Gotland Runt Offshore Race](https://www.gybeset.co/alive-at-the-limit-at-gotland-runt-offshore-race/) - There are races you would like to do, and then there are races you simply have to do. For me, the double-handed edition of Gotland Runt didn't always belong to the latter, but over the years it has grown on me until I felt I simply had to do it.
- [When will a Woman helm an America's Cup AC75?](https://www.gybeset.co/when-will-a-woman-helm-an-americas-cup-ac75/) - The AC75 has no grinders, no cyclors, no physical barrier left to hide behind. So why hasn't a woman helmed one yet?
- [Team Norn to Be Wild: Engineering, Endurance, and the Art of Choosing Good Teammates](https://www.gybeset.co/team-norn-to-be-wild-engineering-endurance-and-the-art-of-choosing-good-teammates/) - The Pacific Northwest has produced a sailing culture that feels increasingly rare. The kind of culture where sailors spend months building pedal-drive systems, modifying old race boats, knitting matching sweaters, and preparing to race 750 miles to Alaska without an engine.
- [Off the Deep End](https://www.gybeset.co/pamela-lee-off-the-deep-end/) - Pamela Lee is one of the most recognizable names on the Class40 circuit and one of the very few Irish sailors to genuinely break into the French offshore racing scene. Her next goal is the 2026 Route du Rhum, the legendary solo transatlantic race from Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe. If she reaches the start line, she will become the first Irish sailor ever to do so.
- [Raised by Women at Sea: Noa Bergstrand on Legacy, Youth Sailing and Becoming an ORC World Champion](https://www.gybeset.co/raised-by-women-at-sea-noa-bergstrand-on-legacy-youth-sailing-and-becoming-an-orc-world-champion/) - A podcast episode about how family heritage, youth sailing, stubbornness, and long-term ambition shaped one of Sweden’s rising offshore sailors.
- [Choosing the Right Ropes for Performance and Longevity](https://www.gybeset.co/choosing-the-right-ropes-for-performance-and-longevity/) - Getting your rope setup right is one of those details that quietly defines how a boat performs, how it feels to sail, and how long your gear actually lasts. It is about understanding loads, handling, and the balance between performance and durability. Together with insights from Liros, I have reviewed and refined the running rig on my Diva 399 to build a setup that supports both speed and longevity.
- [Vogelius (DEN) claim home victory at KDY Women's Match Race](https://www.gybeset.co/vogelius-den-claim-home-victory-at-kdy-womens-match-race/) - RUNGSTED, DENMARK (May 11, 2026) – Denmark’s Lea Vogelius and her WOW Racing crew of Louise Ulrikkeholm, Sille Christensen, Josefine Rasmussen, Joan Hansen and Maria Juul delivered a standout performance on home waters to win the 2026 KDY Women’s Match Race, the opening stage of the 2026 Women’s World Match Racing Tour hosted by the
- [2 Star cancelled - What does it say about Scandinavian offshore sailing?](https://www.gybeset.co/2-star-cancelled-what-does-it-say-about-scandinavian-offshore-sailing/) - On May 1st, the news broke that 2 Star had been cancelled, sparking a wave of debate among shorthanded sailors online. The organizing club had set a target of 40 entries, but as the deadline approached, “only” 31 crews had registered.
- [Out of Arctic Ice](https://www.gybeset.co/out-of-arctic-ice/) - She grew up sailing between ice blocks under the midnight sun in Luleå. Today, Sandra “Sandy” Sandqvist is a world champion, offshore racer, and one of the most driven voices in modern sailing culture. Her story is not about escaping where she came from, but about pushing the limits of what was possible from it.
- [World’s Top Women Match Racers Set for GKSS Nordea Women’s Trophy in Marstrand](https://www.gybeset.co/worlds-top-women-match-racers-set-for-gkss-nordea-womens-trophy-in-marstrand/) - This summer, the GKSS Nordea Women’s Trophy will bring together the very best in international women’s match racing to Marstrand.
- [The Mini Dream](https://www.gybeset.co/the-mini-dream/) - Nienke Mullink is campaigning toward the 2027 Mini Transat, aiming to become the youngest Dutch female skipper and only the second Dutch woman ever to attempt the race.
- [Designed by Female Sailors for Female Sailors](https://www.gybeset.co/designed-by-female-sailors-for-female-sailors/) - Technical sailing gear has long been built around one body and one perspective. Sailiz is part of a new wave that challenges that standard, starting not from adaptation, but from scratch.
- [Est! Est!! Est!!!’s Racing Calendar 2026](https://www.gybeset.co/est-est-ests-racing-calendar-2026/) - We’ve come a long way this winter upgrading Diva 399 Est! Est!! Est!!! to modern racing condition.
- [Katy Campbell's Dream Life](https://www.gybeset.co/katy-campbells-dream-life/) - A podcast episode on the realities of life as a professional racing skipper and entrepreneur in the Caribbean and beyond.
- [Tying A Reliable Partnership](https://www.gybeset.co/tying-a-reliable-partnership/) - We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Liros Ropes.
- [Could Sailing Become the Biggest Sport in the World? Women in the Star Sailors League Are Proving It Can.](https://www.gybeset.co/could-sailing-become-the-biggest-sport-in-the-world-women-in-the-star-sailors-league-are-proving-it-can/) - As the Star Sailors League (SSL) builds momentum towards its next World Cup in Sailing, a new generation of women sailors is driving change on a global scale.
- [The 2x25 Review Reveals Progress – and Persistent Gaps in Sailing](https://www.gybeset.co/the-2x25-review-reveals-progress-and-persistent-gaps-in-sailing/) - The 2x25 Review, released by The Magenta Project in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing, offers the most comprehensive global snapshot of equity and lived experience in sailing and the wider marine industry since 2019.
- [Racing Wardrobe, Sea You in the Bathroom](https://www.gybeset.co/racing-wardrobe-sea-you-in-the-bathroom/) - Four high school students in Nyköping, Sweden are turning worn-out sails into something that carries both story and function. Through their company Revela UF, they are building more than a simple product. They are building experience, teamwork, and a vision for how the sailing world can evolve through circular thinking and real entrepreneurship.
- [Tips for A Sustainable Sailing Season in the Baltics](https://www.gybeset.co/tips-for-a-sustainable-sailing-season-in-the-baltics/) - As a new sailing season approaches, boat clubs, municipalities, and landowners across the Stockholm archipelago are encouraged to help spread guidance on how recreational boaters can reduce their environmental impact. Here's what you can do!
- [Protecting Your Skin and the Sea](https://www.gybeset.co/protecting-your-skin-and-the-sea/) - With the Caribbean sailing season in full swing and spring approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to talk about protection. Protection from the sun and protection for the seas we depend on.
- [Why Not Gotland Runt?](https://www.gybeset.co/why-not-gotland-runt/) - Seven young sailors. The largest annual offshore race. And a shared ambition to compete, inspire, and reshape who gets to stand on the start line.
- [Local Strength at Sea – A New Partnership](https://www.gybeset.co/local-strength-at-sea-a-new-partnership/) - We’re very pleased to announce a new supplier partnership with the marine supply store SeaSea.
- [Trusting the Long Game: Ellie Driver on Unconventional Family Sailing, Figaro Racing and Vendée Globe 2032](https://www.gybeset.co/trusting-the-long-game-ellie-driver-on-unconventional-family-sailing-figaro-racing-and-vendee-globe-2032/) - A podcast episode of a sailor who decided early that she wanted to race solo around the world – and then chose to build her life around making it happen.
- [Welcome to Allt för sjön on International Women’s Day](https://www.gybeset.co/welcome-to-allt-for-sjon-on-international-womens-day/) - We want to see more women sailors – the Swedish Sailing Federation invites anyone curious about sailing to an inspiring stage program on International Women’s Day.
- [Verified sustainable progress: initiatives to apply LCA’s in boating](https://www.gybeset.co/verified-sustainable-progress-initiatives-to-apply-lcas-in-boating/) - Ahead of expected European and international regulations, the marine industry prepares for significant and proven reduction of emissions. Using Life Cycle Assessments (LCA’s), the sector aims to reduce environmental impact of materials, production and use of yachts during their lifetime.
- [Women make their way in boating](https://www.gybeset.co/women-make-their-way-in-boating/) - Rapid transformation is ongoing in the marine industry. Onboard gear and yachts are changing, like the people who buy them as well as the professionals producing, promoting and adapting them for the future. Women are finding their way. With awards, networks, expertise and their female touch, the population is changing for the better thanks to her.
- [Young voices and global leaders unite in Genova to "Nudge the New Ocean Society" at The Ocean Race Summit](https://www.gybeset.co/young-voices-and-global-leaders-unite-in-genova-to-nudge-the-new-ocean-society-at-the-ocean-race-summit/) - Mayor Salis: "Young people are not just calling for change, they are already driving it. Institutions, cities, and leaders need to listen"
- [The Reality of Working With Sailing Events](https://www.gybeset.co/the-reality-of-working-with-sailing-events/) - What the audience experiences is racing, results, and highlights. What they rarely see is the machinery behind it all. Long days, fast decisions, wet equipment, adrenaline-fuelled interviews, and words written under pressure while boats are still crossing the finish line. This is what ten days behind the scenes at two major international sailing events really look like, through two different but tightly connected media roles.
- [Forever first! New Historic World Record Set.](https://www.gybeset.co/forever-first-new-historic-world-record-set/) - Full circle! The Famous Project CIC becomes the first all-female crew to sail non-stop unassisted around the world.
- [World Sailing launches first Olympic-wide project to measure the environmental impact of sailing equipment](https://www.gybeset.co/world-sailing-launches-first-olympic-wide-project-to-measure-the-environmental-impact-of-sailing-equipment/) - World Sailing has launched a landmark project to measure and reduce the environmental impact of every Olympic-class boat, marking the first initiative of its kind across any Olympic sport.
- [Leah Sweet Lets Talent Finally Fly](https://www.gybeset.co/leah-sweet-lets-talent-finally-fly/) - Leah Sweet has learned to live in the in-between spaces that shape modern sailing: between offshore and foiling, between paid campaigns and volunteer graft, between who gets access and who gets left watching from the dock. With over 70 000 nautical miles behind her, she is not interested in glossy narratives. She is interested in building systems that work, teams that last, and a sport that stops confusing potential with privilege.
- [Racing for More Than Results: A Look Inside SSL’s Sustainability Actions](https://www.gybeset.co/racing-for-more-than-results-a-look-inside-ssls-sustainability-actions/) - At Ocean Marina Jomtien, the Star Sailors League proved that elite sailing and sustainability went hand in hand. Alongside racing at the SEA Games and the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifiers, a parallel effort unfolded both onshore and offshore. From beach clean-ups and youth education to waste reduction and data-driven ocean protection, SSL used its global platform to take action for the planet.
- [Personal Branding & Storytelling for Professional Sailing](https://www.gybeset.co/personal-branding-storytelling-for-professional-sailing/) - New year – and what better way to kick-start 2026 than by teaming up on a webinar together with Cole Brauer, and co-hosted by The Magenta Project!
- [New Year - New Racing Opportunities](https://www.gybeset.co/new-year-new-racing-opportunities/) - Gybe Set is back with a full events calendar focused on upskilling your racing in 2026.
- [Roaring and Roller-Coaster Rides as Oman and the Philippines Grab the Golden Tickets to Rio](https://www.gybeset.co/oman-and-the-philippines-to-rio/) - Double points. National pride. And golden tickets on the line. The final day of the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifiers delivered high drama across both groups as teams raced nation against nation for a place in the SSL Gold Cup Final in Rio.
- [Momentum Swing Showdown](https://www.gybeset.co/momentum-swing-showdown/) - Day 2 of the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifier delivered another high-octane chapter of nation-against-nation racing. Tight starts, penalties, protests, and bold manoeuvres shaped four intense races across both groups. With the golden ticket to the Finals in Rio on the line, every decision mattered.
- [Buckle Up For Big Drama](https://www.gybeset.co/buckle-up-for-big-drama/) - Spinnaker drama, man over board, blood, broaches and close calls set the tone as the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifier opened in Pattaya. From rocket starts to penalty turns and full stops, the rivalry between the nations for qualification is well underway.
- [Champions crowned at Youth Sailing World Championships](https://www.gybeset.co/champions-crowned-at-youth-sailing-world-championships/) - Eleven Youth Sailing World Championship gold medallists were crowned on Friday as action came to an exciting conclusion in Vilamoura.
- [Seven Nations, Two Tickets – the SSL Gold Cup Battle Begins Now](https://www.gybeset.co/seven-nations-two-tickets-the-ssl-gold-cup-battle-begins-now/) - Racing at the SSL Gold Cup Asia Qualifier begins tomorrow, 20 December, at Ocean Marina Jomtien Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand. Seven national teams will line up with two coveted places at the SSL Gold Cup 2026 in Rio de Janeiro at stake, an event often described as the “Football World Cup in sailing.” Identical boats, a high-points scoring format, and nation-against-nation racing featuring the best sailors from each country promise intense action from the first start.
- [Three New Sailors Join the Swedish Olympic Committee’s Top and Talent Programme](https://www.gybeset.co/three-new-sailors-join-the-swedish-olympic-committees-top-and-talent-programme/) - The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) welcomes nine new summer athletes into its support programme Top and Talent. Among them are three sailors: Ebba Berntsson (49erFX), Olle Aronsson (49er), and Marius Westerlind (49er).
- [From Dinghy to Ocean Racing: Connie Stevens' Sailing Journey - Podcast Episode](https://www.gybeset.co/from-dinghy-to-ocean-racing-connie-stevens-sailing-journey-podcast-episode/) - This is the inspiring journey of a 24-year-old offshore sailor from the UK with more sea miles under her belt than most accumulate in a lifetime. Connie shares her experiences in thrilling offshore races, including the challenging Fastnet and Ocean Globe races. Discover how university sailing clubs paved her path to success and learn about her groundbreaking master's thesis on microplastics in the Southern Ocean conducted in collaboration with The Ocean Race.
- [Thailand Takes Gold Medal on Home Waters in a Historic Royal Moment](https://www.gybeset.co/thailand-takes-gold-medal-on-home-waters-in-a-historic-royal-moment/) - Thailand delivered a clinical Grand Finale to win the SSL at the 33rd SEA Games on home waters in Pattaya. Malaysia secured silver after four action-packed days. Myanmar fought back into the medals – all in a final race filled with tight cover moves, course changes, and battles that stayed unresolved to the final leg.
- [Can a sailboat be 100% sustainable, inside and out?](https://www.gybeset.co/can-a-sailboat-be-100-sustainable-inside-and-out/) - What would it actually take to design a high-performance sailboat that leaves no trace, without compromising safety, performance, or the feeling of sailing itself? I met Pi Olsson, founder of the SENSUS yacht project, to understand how far sustainability in sailing can really go and what his concept looks like in practice.
- [High Heat and Fierce Competition](https://www.gybeset.co/high-heat-and-fierce-competition/) - Day 3 delivered shifting breeze, intense heat, and dramatic racing, testing the mixed-team SSL47 fleet in one of the most demanding days so far. Live on broadcast across Asia, the best sailors from each nation battled everything from postponed starts to photo finishes decided by seconds in the official SEA Games class.
- [Points Battle Intensifies in Pattaya](https://www.gybeset.co/points-battle-intensifies-in-pattaya/) - Chon Buri, December 16 – Day two of the SSL at the SEA Games delivered the tightest racing so far. Two nation-against-nation races were sailed in building breeze and tropical heat, as sailors representing their nations went head to head in the official SEA Games mixed-team keelboat class. Thailand extended its lead with two clean wins, while Malaysia and the Philippines kept the points fight wide open in a series where every place matters.
- [High-Intensity Start at SEA Games](https://www.gybeset.co/high-intensity-start-at-sea-games/) - Chon Buri, December 15 – The SSL47 SEA Games fleet launched into action today at Ocean Marina Jomtien with three intense nation-against-nation races that delivered speed, drama, and shifting conditions. SSL Team Thailand secured the overall lead and set the early benchmark, SSL Team Myanmar closed the day with a statement win, and every team, made up of national heroes, was tested as the breeze built across the afternoon.
- [Historic First as SSL Goes Live at the SEA Games with Asia’s Top Sailors](https://www.gybeset.co/historic-first-as-ssl-goes-live-at-the-sea-games-with-asias-top-sailors/) - Chon Buri, 14 December 2025 – For the first time, Star Sailors League racing will be broadcast live at the SEA Games. Nation against nation, top elite sailors will race under their national flags. With racing set to begin December 15th, the stage is ready for one of the most significant moments in Asian sailing. A historic dimension adds further weight to this edition, with Her Majesty Queen Suthida of Thailand sailing alongside SSL Team Thailand.
- [The Youth Sailing World Championships have officially kicked off!](https://www.gybeset.co/the-youth-sailing-world-championships-have-officially-kicked-off/) - A vibrant parade of 424 sailors and 166 coaches, country by country, a live band, followed by group photos on stage, a dance performance, and a flash mob opened up the Championships. Racing begins on the 15th of December. Here's what you need to know.
- [Last Call to the Start Line: Applications Open for the RLYC Etchells Youth Academy 2026](https://www.gybeset.co/last-call-to-the-start-line-applications-open-for-the-rlyc-etchells-youth-academy-2026/) - For sailors ready to step out of junior pathways and into serious keelboat racing, the RLYC Etchells Youth Academy is not a shortcut. It is a proving ground. Based in Cowes and built on performance, trust, and hard-earned skill, the 2026 Academy intake is now open and places are limited.
- [Drama Decided Medals at the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships](https://www.gybeset.co/drama-decided-medals-at-the-2025-world-sailing-inclusion-championships/) - The last day of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman and organised by Oman Sail, brought the event to a close with dramatic racing, jubilation and a sense of triumph amongst all participants.
- [Apply before December 31st to the MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Program](https://www.gybeset.co/apply-before-december-31st-to-the-marineshift360-impact-accelerator-program/) - Do you run a forward-thinking company or organisation across the marine sector who are committed to driving meaningful change? Then, continue reading!
- [Racing under way at the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Mussanah](https://www.gybeset.co/racing-under-way-at-the-2025-world-sailing-inclusion-championships-in-mussanah/) - The official first races of the inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2025 kicked off today along the shores of Mussanah, marking the start of a historic global event hosted by the Sultanate of Oman at the Mussanah Sailing School, Barceló Mussanah Resort.
- [Girls Run the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race](https://www.gybeset.co/girls-run-the-rolex-sydney-hobart-yacht-race/) - At Sydney Harbour, under the glare of the Australian summer and the weight of 80 years of history, something quietly powerful is taking shape. Here are the 13 teams, currently in full preparation mode, that will show up to the start line of the Rolex Sydney Hobart to run the race.
- [Swedish Sailing Invests Broadly to Increase the Number of Women in Leadership Roles](https://www.gybeset.co/swedish-sailing-invests-broadly-to-increase-the-number-of-women-in-leadership-roles/) - The Swedish Sailing Federation is now taking clear steps to strengthen and highlight female leaders within the sport.
- [December 16th: A unique webinar with Oliver Hill on offshore and autopilot-friendly trim, practical rig-setup approaches, and optimising rudder toe for solo- & double handed sailing](https://www.gybeset.co/december-16th-a-unique-webinar-with-oliver-hill-on-offshore-and-autopilot-friendly-trim-practical-rig-setup-approaches-and-optimising-rudder-toe-for-solo-double-handed-sailing/) - Oliver Hill, 25, is a rising British offshore sailor and Sail Expert at Doyle Sails UK. He won the Vivi Trophy for Best International Sailor in the 2025 La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, marking one of the strongest non-French debuts in the fleet. Raised in Lymington and a First-Class Honours graduate in Yacht and Powercraft Design, he blends technical expertise with sharp racecraft. His experience spans youth squad sailing, Cape 31 inshore racing, and major offshore successes, including Rolex Middle Sea Race class wins.
- [The Famous Project CIC on the Jules Verne Trophy: Code Vert!](https://www.gybeset.co/the-famous-project-cic-on-the-jules-verne-trophy-code-vert/) - Due to dock off tomorrow, Saturday 29th of November to set a new world record.
- [Progress or Promise? What Metstrade Reveals About Sustainable Sailing](https://www.gybeset.co/progress-or-promise-what-metstrade-reveals-about-sustainable-sailing/) - The sustainability barometer in sailing is shifting. At Metstrade 2025, innovation was everywhere: cleaner materials, smarter propulsion, circular design and data-driven decision-making. We dipped our toes into the wave of the many initiatives on show to understand where the industry stands right now.
- [Zeb Fellows' (18) and Joss Creswell's (26) Last-Minute Race Around the Coast of Italy in a Figaro 3](https://www.gybeset.co/zeb-fellows-18-and-joss-creswells-26-last-minute-race-around-the-coast-of-italy-in-a-figaro-3/) - The Marina Militare Nastro Rosa competition has partnered with the Royal Ocean Racing Club Griffin project to provide opportunities for youngsters to race their fleet of Figaro 3’s double handed. Their longest race “Il Veloce” is around the entire coastline of Italy 1500NM nonstop - including Sicily. This year that was over 12 days offshore racing started in Genoa and finished in Venice. Kate Cope spoke to one of the participants, Zeb Fellows, who has just completed the race and here is his account.
- [Where the Industry Leaders Stand on Gender Equality in Yacht Racing](https://www.gybeset.co/where-the-industry-leaders-stand-on-gender-equality-in-yacht-racing/) - The Yacht Racing Forum returned to Amsterdam with 250 delegates from 26 countries, gathering athletes, CEOs, designers, event directors, and innovators under one roof. As the sport’s leading annual business conference, the Forum is known for shaping the conversations that steer professional sailing forward. This year, gender equality and the conditions required for true inclusion were not side notes. They were central to almost every major discussion.
- [Youth Development Pathways in Double Handed Sailing in the UK](https://www.gybeset.co/youth-development-pathways-in-double-handed-sailing-in-the-uk/) - Contrary to concerns that double handed formats limit youth opportunities, Kate Cope talks you through how initiatives built on crew-matching, boat loans, and training programs are giving young sailors a winning edge, hoping that it can inspire other countries to copy one of the UK initiatives.
- [Italian photographer Martina Orsini, winner of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025](https://www.gybeset.co/italian-photographer-martina-orsini-winner-of-the-pantaenius-yacht-racing-image-award-2025/) - Martina is the first woman to win the prestigious contest, now in its 16th edition. She finishes ahead of Eugenia Bakunova and Olivier Blanchet, while Suellen Hurling receives the Public Award based on online votes.
- [The Emerging Generation Joining the Emirates Team New Zealand Sailing Team](https://www.gybeset.co/empowering-diversity-women-in-modern-sailing/) - Almost a year to the day since Emirates Team New Zealand won the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup the team are back out sailing with their AC40 from their home base in Auckland. At the same time, announcing a new mix of exciting young Kiwi sailing talent and multiple Olympic medal winning experience joining the
- [SSL Sets Full Speed Towards a Clean Future](https://www.gybeset.co/ssl-sets-full-speed-towards-a-clean-future/) - The Star Sailor's League (SSL) has announced the appointment of Afrodite Zegers-De Kleine, Olympic sailor and SSL athlete, as the League’s first Sustainability Manager.
- [Julius Hallström Joins Artemis SailGP – The Grind Starts Now](https://www.gybeset.co/julius-hallstrom-joins-artemis-sailgp-the-grind-starts-now/) - Another piece of the puzzle is laid out for Artemis SailGP. After four seasons with ROCKWOOL Racing, Hallström has established himself as one of SailGP’s most respected grinders — known for his endurance, precision, and tactical sharpness aboard the lightning-fast F50 catamarans. His move marks both a reunion with Swedish sailing and a personal milestone.
- [Youth Pathways in France to the Offshore Double Handed World Championships](https://www.gybeset.co/youth-pathways-in-france-to-the-offshore-double-handed-world-championships/) - In September 2025 the second edition of the Double Handed Offshore Worlds Championships took place in Cowes, UK. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club and Cap Regatta, it attracted 21 teams from 14 countries (AUS, CAN, FRA, GBR, GER, ITA, JPN, NED, NOR, NZL, SWE, TUR, URG, USA). The racing was in a fleet of matched Sunfast 30OD boats.
- [A Bright Guide to Sailboat Solar Panel Systems](https://www.gybeset.co/a-bright-guide-to-sailboat-solar-panel-systems/) - As sailing evolves, so does the way we power our boats. Today, it’s not just cruising yachts that harvest energy from the sun — high-performance racing boats are joining the shift toward renewable energy too. For sailors chasing both performance and sustainability, solar panels offer a quiet, efficient, and future-proof energy source that keeps the boat self-sufficient offshore.
- [Double Dutch’s Secret Recipe to Success in the UK Doublehanded Offshore Series](https://www.gybeset.co/double-dutchs-secret-recipe-to-success-in-the-uk-doublehanded-offshore-series/) - This month Kate Cope, Director of the UK Double Handed Offshore Series (UKDHOS), spoke with Astrid De Vin, who sails the successful double handed boat Il Corvo a JKP 10.30, based in Breskens, SW Netherlands, looking at the secrets of their success and the racing scene in the Netherlands.
- [Power, Purpose, and Partnership – a French-Swedish Force Behind the Next Ocean Race](https://www.gybeset.co/power-purpose-and-partnership-a-french-swedish-force-behind-the-next-ocean-race/) - As the 50-50 crew rule reshapes offshore racing, a French-Swedish alliance is emerging – blending French offshore mastery with Swedish creativity, to prove that true balance builds strength, on board and beyond. What does that look like? We’ll dive into it.
- [The Magenta Project Launches Its Biggest Mentoring Year Yet — and a New Digital Home for Change](https://www.gybeset.co/the-magenta-project-launches-its-biggest-mentoring-year-yet-and-a-new-digital-home-for-change/) - The Magenta Project has officially launched its 2025/26 Mentoring Programme — its largest and most ambitious cycle to date — alongside the debut of the Mighty Magenta Community Hub, a brand-new digital platform designed to connect, empower, and inspire its global network.
- [Shaping Tomorrow’s Marine Industry Starts Here](https://www.gybeset.co/shaping-tomorrows-marine-industry-starts-here/) - The Women in the Marine Industry International Panel and Networking Breakfast returned to Metstrade 2025 with one clear message. Leadership in today’s marine sector calls for courage, clarity, and community.
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