Even though most of the world is struggling to stay afloat with all the 2020 chaos and all, yachting seems to be doing just fine - actually, nearly three times better in comparison to five years ago.

The 42-foot Excess 13 slices through the water with asymmetrical hulls and a responsive, lightweight structure designed for bluewater cruising. Courtesy Excess Boat-show season is back with a boom.

Two teams, Switzerland's SP80 and France's Syroco, are taking aim at the world speed sailing record in 2022, with a pair of thoroughly remarkable kiteboats that both teams believe can smash previous ...