Marblehead, with its iconic deep harbor and jam-packed mooring field, is as picturesque as a New England coastal town can be— a Shangri-La in the shadow of madcap Boston.

Weybridge sailor Will Harris hopes a growing British influence in The Ocean Race Europe can ultimately result in a team being based on these shores.

Strong afternoon breezes surprised sailors and elevated competition during the fifth annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend, as 72 ...