Show Pages - MainSail

What makes a "classic" yacht? Shirley Robertson hitches a ride on some of the world's most iconic yachts at Les Voiles de St Tropez to investigate. She also drives the new "Alinghi 5" while chatting to Alinghi team boss Ernesto Bertarelli.

full story

Recent Highlights

ISAF Rolex World Sailor awards

6:44

Sailing marathon nominees

8:54

World sailor winners

6:50

Video archive

MainSail show archive

About the show

CNN's monthly sailing show "MainSail" explores one of the world's most exhilarating, glamorous and toughest sports. "MainSail" brings viewers the latest from the biggest sailing events, plus technology and business aspects of the sport.

The show also showcases human endeavours accomplished by some of the world's greatest sailors and keeps viewers up to date with the latest news concerning the major races and regattas around the world.


How to fend off a pirate attack Attacks are on the rise worldwide, yet most hijacked sailors say they never saw the pirates coming. Outmaneuvering a pirate attack		Should teenagers sail solo? A growing number of teens are sailing solo around the world, fuelling a strong debate in the sailing world. The rise of of teenage sailors


'Blinding' lasers on yachts A military-grade blinding laser is the latest security technology for to wealthy yacht owners against pirate attacks. Read all about the laser		Hermes' floating island yacht French retailer Hermes is designing a 125-foot wide yacht offering the ultimate life of luxury on the water. Image gallery: Hermes yacht


Super-light deep-sea sub Submarines light enough to launch from a yacht could open up deep ocean to amateur explorers. Sub has 'capability greater than Navy'		New yacht 'acts like wind farm' IT wizard Bill Joy's revolutionary superyacht can generate its own energy by harnessing wind power. IT pioneer's ground-breaking new yacht


SUPER-YACHTS Find out all you need to know about the latest super-yacht news! Planned $95M superyacht looks like killer whale Plans unveiled for world's first super-green superyacht Wealthy arm their yachts with military-level security		MORE MAINSAIL NEWS Keep up to date with sailing news, right here on CNN's MainSail. The fastnet tragedy 30 years on Fastest solar boat attempts round-the-world challenge Volvo Ocean Race winners: 'We fought for every mile'


ISAF events and rankings Stay up to date with the latest information from the official web site of the International Sailing Federation • Visit ISAF Web site		About Shirley Robertson Double Olympic sailing gold medalist Shirley Robertson is the host of CNN's monthly "MainSail" programme • Read about Shirley Robertson