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Famous celebrities who loved to sail

Published on June 17th, 2026

Sailing has always attracted a certain kind of person. It requires patience, independence, and a willingness to face the unpredictable power of the sea. Over the years, some very famous people have fallen deeply in love ... Read More


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How would you decide this?

Published on June 17th, 2026

Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Here is one of the ... Read More


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Some boats are worth what they cost

Published on June 17th, 2026

The Stephens Waring Design firm share a story of a 75-footer that was one of their own: There are boats you design and then let go. You hand them over and hope the next chapter treats ... Read More


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“It’s the experience of a lifetime”

Published on June 17th, 2026

Early March, Jim Offield returned after two years of circumnavigating the globe onboard sailing yacht Legend, just in time for his 76th birthday. Leona Caanen sits down with Jim to dive into his journey sailing the ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on June 16th, 2026

Of the great truths little children have learned, when Mom is mad at Dad, don’t let her brush your hair. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which ... Read More


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Launch delayed, mission unchanged

Published on June 16th, 2026

Peter Gibbons-Neff is building a new boat for the 2027 Mini Transat, a race in the 21-foot Mini 6.50 Class across the Atlantic Ocean. Held every four years, he shares how best plans can go awry: ... Read More


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Thirty years later: Francesco Bruni

Published on June 16th, 2026

To celebrate the 30th anniversary for the ILCA making its Olympic debut at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, the Class organization is sharing stories from Olympic ILCA sailors. For Italian sailor Francesco Bruni, Atlanta 1996 was ... Read More


Dock Talk

Centennial edition will be special

Published on June 16th, 2026

The excitement surrounding the 100th Bacardi Cup is already making history. Within the first 24 hours of registration opening on June 15, 140 Star boat teams secured their place in the 2027 event to take place ... Read More


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Titles awarded at ILCA 7 Masters World

Published on June 16th, 2026

The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters World Championship attracted 84 competitors on June 10-16 in Athens, Greece. Five age divisions spanning 30 to 75+ years of age completed the 12-race series. “Our reward for our work is ... Read More


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World Sailing on the road to China

Published on June 16th, 2026

The 2026 World Sailing Annual Conference and World Sailing Awards will be held November 16-21 in Qingdao, China. The event will bring together over 400 international delegates and notable contributors for an opportunity to shape the ... Read More


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