Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bill Springer would rather be on a superyacht. And he often is. Fans of the last America’s Cup in Bermuda will recognize this wing ...

If a megayacht and a sailboat had a baby, it might be a radical new concept by Nuvolari Lenard. The epic 328-footer, which has been christened Vento, promises to combine the best parts of both vessels ...

Solar boat engineer and designer Silent Yachts has shared new details of the SILENT-60, a 60′ catamaran with 42 solar panels and two electric propelled motors backed by 286 kWh of battery capacity.

As concerns about climate change and the need to reduce our carbon footprint continue to grow, the maritime industry is charting a course toward a greener future. Advances in technology, the ...

DNV has awarded an approval in principle for Michelin's WISAMO wing sail system, which is the first AiP to have been awarded to an inflatable wing sail design. The WISAMO wing sail system is currently ...

Whether you're planning on setting a new personal best around the Nürburgring or heading out for a nice meal, Michelin is your friend. However, the company that produces tires and rates world-class ...

With a traditional splash of champagne, defending America’s Cup champion Oracle Team USA christened and launched its new 72-foot, wing-sailed catamaran on Tuesday. Then, with the wind blowing 27 knots ...

America’s Cup competitors voted to use 45-foot wing-sailed catamarans in both seasons of the new AC World Series, saving the 72-foot version of the fast boat for the main events in 2013. Organizers ...

The most contentious America’s Cup in 159 years is still in the hands of lawyers less three weeks before two powerhouse sailing teams are to begin their showdown in Spain. Two-time defending champion ...

America's team BMW Oracle Racing (BOR) has taken full advantage of a "wide open" set of design rules for this year's America's Cup to produce one of the most staggering and ambitious vessels ever seen ...