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Sharon Green Sharon Green

Pacific Yankee on the Rise

The June spread in the 2026 Ultimate Sailing Calendar follows Pacific Yankee across two of North America’s premier sailing venues—Key West and San Francisco Bay—showcasing the speed, teamwork, and consistency that have made the team one of the standout performers in the rapidly growing Cape 31 class.

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Leighann Ruppel Leighann Ruppel

Flying on San Francisco Bay

The May spread in the 2026 Ultimate Sailing Calendar features a striking image by Portuguese photographer Ricardo Pinto, whose work captures both the beauty and intensity of modern racing. Ricardo has a knack for being in exactly the right place when speed, light, and action come together.

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Sharon Green Sharon Green

March — Merlin Under the Golden Gate

The March spread in the Ultimate Sailing Calendar features the legendary yacht Merlin charging downwind beneath the Golden Gate Bridge during the Rolex Big Boat Series in San Francisco.

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