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VIDEO: Cruise Ship Nightmare

Published on January 7th, 2018

Thousands of passengers were heading to New York from a Bahamas vacation when they sailed right into the fierce winter storm that battered the East Coast. The Norwegian Breakaway cruise left the Bahamas on Tuesday (January ... Read More


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Eight Bells: Skip Sheldon

Published on January 7th, 2018

Dr. Huntington ‘Skip’ Sheldon passed away on Friday, December 29th, at his home in Shelburne, VT, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. Skip’s medical career spanned four decades and was distinguished for ... Read More


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Cayard closes strong for Star win

Published on January 7th, 2018

The third event of the Star Winter Series – the Bob Levin Memorial regatta – completed five races January 6-7 on the pristine, blue waters of Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. Winter’s first real blast in ... Read More


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Ronning crushes J/70 Winter Series #2

Published on January 7th, 2018

Joel Ronning’s Catapult dominated the 53 boat fleet to win the second regatta of the 3-event Quantum J/70 Winter Series, held January 6-7 in Tampa, FL. Chilly but sunny conditions ranged from 8-10 knot breezes on ... Read More


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Volvo Ocean Race: Big changes ahead

Published on January 7th, 2018

(January 7, 2018; Leg 4; Day 6) – The Volvo Ocean Race is about to take a turn as the leader are within 20nm of the Solomon Islands, the easternmost point of which is a mark ... Read More


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Making changes to increase participation

Published on January 7th, 2018

If Annapolis is in fact America’s sailing capital, then Annapolis Yacht Club is the headquarters. And like any good emperor, AYC is eager to increase participation in local sailboat racing. Just over a year ago, AYC ... Read More


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Solo 24 hour Record Confirmed

Published on January 7th, 2018

The World Sailing Speed Record Council has ratified a new singlehanded 24 hour record set by Francois Gabart (FRA) on the 30m trimaran MACIF. Gabart covered a distance of 850.68 nm, for an average speed of ... Read More


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In Search of the Perfect Storm

Published on January 7th, 2018

Back in 2004, Scuttlebutt detailed the best racing venues in the USA, and when they were at their best. With few exceptions, every region has an ideal time of year for sailing. This is when the ... Read More


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