Published on October 24th, 2023
While The Ocean Race (first held in 1973) and the Vendee Globe (first held in 1989) remain the elite competitions for crewed and solo round the world races, respectively, this space in the sport is getting ... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2023
When a kid says “Daddy, I want mommy” that’s the kid version of “I’d like to speak to your supervisor.” For stories from November 28: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2023/11/28/ Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a ... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2023
When the topic is improving participation and satisfaction, there are plenty of example to lean on. John Burnham, a noted marine journalist and leadership coach, shares his experience from Newport, RI: In my experience as Shields ... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2023
Sarah Newberry Moore balances life on the Olympic Nacra 17 campaign trail and raising her toddler. Story by Michelle Slade for Sailing World: Sarah Newberry Moore’s son, Iren, just turned 2. Not only is he already ... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2023
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The headline from the Antigua Observer stated, “Carrack Jones’ historic sailing triumph confirmed: A new World Record set” Only problem is that no world record was set, at least not ... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2023
After a record fleet of 40 IMOCAs competed in the 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre from France to Martinique, the Class has organized a solo race for the 60-footers to get back to Europe. Starting November 30, ... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2023
The provincial marine associations from across the country, collectively representing over 80,000 jobs and $9.2B in national annual economic impact, announced the formation of a new national association whose mandate will be to represent the interests ... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2023
Britain’s Pip Hare explains for Yachting World how she’s turbocharged her IMOCA 60 Medallia ahead of next year’s Vendée Globe, the ultimate race for any singlehanded offshore sailor Ahead of me, the bow of Medallia is ... Read More →
Published on November 27th, 2023
The US Coast Guard often refer to the support received during a rescue from a Good Samaritan, which is a private vessel that renders voluntary aid without compensation to a person or vessel who is injured ... Read More →
Published on November 27th, 2023
John “Jack” Lynch, a top racing sailor and long-time race officer from Annapolis, MD, passed away on November 26, 2023. He was 93 years of age. Jack, as he was known, was an Eagle Scout at ... Read More →
Published on November 27th, 2023
The US Sailing Team has gained entry for six of the ten Sailing events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but now has a conundrum as it will be hosting regattas to select the representative in the ... Read More →