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Norway’s farewell to King Harald V included a personal sailing photograph released by the Royal House, underscoring the monarch’s lifelong passion for the sea—from Olympic sailor and world champion to leader of Norway’s sailing community—set against the backdrop of his state funeral and national mourning.
Norway’s King Harald V, famed as the “Sports King” for his lifelong devotion to sport and sailing, has died at 89. The royal family released a rare younger photo as tributes from World Sailing and the IOC highlighted his role as a three-time Olympic sailor, flag bearer in Tokyo 1964, and a key figure in opening Lillehammer’s Olympics, underscoring his enduring impact on sport and national life.
A California man, Kai Sato, disappeared after leaving Catalina Island on June 7; his sailboat’s mast snapped, he ran out of fuel and his phone died, leaving him drifting outside shipping lanes for about a month. He survived by improvising repairs with PVC pipes and kayak paddles, eating leftover oatmeal, catching fish and squid, and collecting condensation for drinking water. A passing container ship rescued him off Hawaii, where he’s staying with a relative and plans to sail to the Philippines on a larger vessel.
Two sailors who survived their Alliance sinking about 300 miles offshore in the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race are back on the water with Banter, part of an eight-person crew competing in the 636-mile 2026 Newport Bermuda Race, after a Mayday call and dramatic rescue underscored the peril and resilience of offshore sailing.
SailGP’s Mubadala New York Grand Prix Day 1 was badly disrupted by shifting winds and crane-out limitations, forcing a reduced four-boat fleet that later dwindled to three after Bonds Flying Roos withdrew following a nose-dive. The three races held did not count toward the event or the 2026 season standings, with officials canceling Day 1 points and confirming that racing will resume with a full fleet on Day 2 (12 teams expected).
Unfavorable conditions on the Hudson River led the Race Committee to strip Day 1 results from the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix to preserve fairness, as only three teams could race after the BONDS Flying Roos were ruled out due to an on-board hydraulic issue; Day 2 results will determine the event standings and count toward the 2026 SailGP Championship, with 12 teams expected on Sunday.
Gusty Manhattan winds forced the New York Sail Grand Prix to crane in the F50s by season standings, leaving eight teams on shore and resulting in only four boats starting Saturday’s races, which were not scored; Sunday’s races will count toward the standings. Diego Botin led overnight, while the U.S. boat sustained damage from a nosedive; celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor joined the weekend’s coverage.
Brian Hooker says he will not stop looking for Lynette Hooker, who disappeared after a nighttime dinghy incident while sailing near Hope Town, Bahamas. Authorities have shifted from search to recovery; Hooker was briefly detained for questioning but released. The couple, long-time sailors aboard their 46-foot boat Soulmate, were near Abaco when Lynette fell from the dinghy on April 4; despite strong currents and many islands, Brian remains hopeful she may still be alive.
Lynette Hooker disappeared after reportedly falling overboard from a small motorboat off Hope Town, Bahamas; her husband, Brian Hooker, has been arrested and remains in custody as Bahamian police and the US Coast Guard investigate, with Hooker insisting the incident was an accident caused by currents and loss of engine power. The couple, who posted videos of their Caribbean sailing journey, have a history of contention, including a 2015 assault allegation against Hooker; investigators are pursuing all angles in this ongoing case.
AP News profiles Lynette Hooker, who disappeared in the Bahamas, and recounts the couple’s years of Caribbean sailing that were chronicled on the “Sailing Hookers” social pages, including their Michigan home in Onsted and the Soul Mate sailboat they fixed up for a life at sea.
In Auckland during the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Black Foils sailor Louis Sinclair and DS Team France strategist Manon Audinet were injured in a high-speed collision; Sinclair sustained compound fractures to both legs and is in stable condition, while Audinet suffered abdominal injuries after being thrown forward and a damaged steering wheel, with medical staff providing ongoing assessments and support.
Jazz Turner, a 27-year-old with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, defies doctors’ prognosis to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland, relying on adaptability, a supportive sailing community, and a focus on quality of life despite a life-limiting condition.
A woman recounts her traumatic childhood spent on a sailboat with neglect and danger, highlighting her struggle for education and eventual escape through perseverance, leading to a successful academic and professional life, and her efforts to redefine her relationship with her parents.
A pod of orcas was filmed attacking and sinking a sailboat off the coast of Portugal, with multiple incidents reported in recent years involving orcas ramming and sinking boats near Spain, Portugal, and the Strait of Gibraltar, though no injuries occurred in the recent events.
Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise were spotted together on a sailing trip in Menorca, sparking rumors of a romantic relationship amid ongoing professional collaborations, with photos showing a relaxed and chemistry-filled connection beyond just work.