Published on April 30th, 2025
Remember the 56-metre Bayesian that sank in a storm off the coast of Sicily in 2023, which claimed seven lives, and was described by its builder as unsinkable? A high-stakes international salvage mission is now underway ... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2025
Frank A. Davenport passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on April 27, 2025, at his home on Lake Geneva, WA. A lifelong sailor and adventurer, Frank embraced life with curiosity, courage, and a deep ... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2025
Prominent yachtie John Boyd Muir, 73, died April 11, 2025 in Toronto, Ont. If you were on an open body of water, particularly in challenging conditions, you wanted John by your side. A competitive swimmer in ... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2025
As the America’s Cup and SailGP seek to widen their appeal, the competitors often reach for auto racing comparisons, though the coattail riding can feel tiresome. What about the idea that when you “like” something, you ... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2025
When Challenger Artemis Racing replaced skipper Terry Hutchinson with Nathan Outteridge before the 2013 America’s Cup, the new helm brought along his Aussie mate Iain Jensen. They were 2-time 49er World Champions and Olympic gold medalists. ... Read More →
Published on April 29th, 2025
“A picture is worth a thousand words, particularly if you can’t read.” – Harry Hershfield Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major ... Read More →
Published on April 29th, 2025
The Ocean Race Europe 2025, as the precursor to the 15th fully-crewed round the world race in 2027, returns following its debut in 2021. Starting August 10 in Kiel, Germany, seven IMOCA teams will compete on ... Read More →
Published on April 29th, 2025
The 2024-25 college season concludes with the Women’s Fleet Race Nationals (May 20-23) and Open Fleet Race Nationals (May 27-30) in St Marys City, MD. Thirty-six teams will compete in each event, with conference champions receiving ... Read More →
Published on April 29th, 2025
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News With the ultra-high level of competition in J/70 one design racing, the class association has been busy building bridges. While the main trophies typically require a significant budget for new ... Read More →
Published on April 29th, 2025
As spring awakens in the Northern Hemisphere, a powerful migration is underway – not just of boats returning north from winter sailing grounds in the Caribbean, but of whales traveling thousands of miles between tropical breeding ... Read More →