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Salvage underway to recover superyacht

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


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Eight Bells: Frank Davenport

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


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Eight Bells: John Muir

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


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Formula 1 takes the bait

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


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Is there Robin without Batman?

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


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

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


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Line-up for College Fleet Race Nationals

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


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Different kinds of mixed crew

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


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Atlantic Ocean whale migration alert

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



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