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Curmudgeon’s Observation

July 2nd, 2026

I’m great at multi-tasking, I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once. Providing “insight” since 1997, the

July 2nd, 2026

From his billion-dollar success in the world of high-tech to his ORC World Championship triumph in the waters off Sorrento,

July 2nd, 2026

Sailing around the world solo, through the southern oceans, remains one of the sport’s purest challenges. Doing so the ‘wrong

July 2nd, 2026

John Ripard Sr, the Honorary President of the Royal Malta Yacht Club and one of the founding figures of the

July 2nd, 2026

World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, has approved the appointment of two Technical Delegate positions for the

July 1st, 2026

I don’t need a hair stylist. My pillow gives me a new hairstyle every morning. Providing “insight” since 1997, the

July 1st, 2026

Photographer Cory Silken provides us with a computer monitor calendar for July 2026. Click here to open the image, then

July 1st, 2026

Previous generations relied on maps in their car, and charts on their boat, but today we push a button for

July 1st, 2026

Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to

July 1st, 2026

As they wrap up the second year of their Olympic sailing campaign, Jordan and Grant Janov (USA) are lifting the