The F50 catamaran is a feat of sailing innovation, utilizing foils and other tech to make it the fastest sailboat in the world, hitting speeds of 50 knots (60 mph). And during a recent test drive of ...

Launched in 1869, the Cutty Sark was the fastest sailing ship of its time. These days the clipper is a London tourist attraction. In its prime, when it dashed across the world carrying tea from China ...

It’s sad that a champion vehicle of any kind should be kept away and forgotten for more than a decade. Any boat, especially a record-breaking one, should be out at sea. And that’s exactly what’s going ...

Most owners believe their yachts deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Sailing yacht Q takes that conviction to another level. Built by Alloy Yachts, a shipyard that no longer exists, and designed by Ed ...

Since 1994, l’Hydroptère has dominated sea speed records. This boat is the brainchild of legendary sailor Éric Tabarly and skipper Alain Thébault. She was developed through aeronautical and naval ...

Most owners believe their yachts deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Sailing yacht Q takes that conviction to another level. Built by Alloy Yachts, a shipyard that no longer exists, and designed by Ed ...

The fastest sailboats on the planet are back in town this week for two days of high-speed, high-tech, and high-impact racing with the SailGP international competition. Sailing on performance F50 ...

In fashion befitting a 30th anniversary, the celebratory regatta bristles with a plethora of racing stars from the U.S. and 10 countries, some of the most technically developed racing boats afloat and ...

Andy Altman covered all things science and tech. He led production on CNET's award-winning limited documentary series Hacking the Apocalypse. He also created and co-hosted our video series What the ...