Hundreds of boats set sail from Chicago on Friday for the annual Race to Mackinac. But if you've ever stopped to look at the names of some of the boats, you may have wondered about the meaning behind ...

The controller is part of the group that keeps the boat above the water. By Kimball Livingston Any kind of well-crewed raceboat is steered as much by the sail trimmer as by the driver. Bring a foiling ...