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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


Dock Talk

Max wind at 29er World Championship

Published on January 7th, 2018

(January 7, 2018) – It was another seriously brisk day for the second day of the final series of the 2018 29er World Championship in Hong Kong. After racing was cancelled yesterday due to excessive winds, ... Read More


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A Teammate Who Can Do Anything

Published on January 7th, 2018

Every sailor who is in charge of managing a crew has a floater or two on speed dial. For the person who gets called last minute to fill a vacancy or add crucial weight, “pro-floater” Lara ... Read More


Dock Talk

Clipper Race: General confusion ahead

Published on January 7th, 2018

(January 7, 2018; Day 2) – A mixed bag of conditions has kept the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race fleet very busy today but the main focus for each of the eleven teams is ... Read More


Video

VIDEO: What great looks like

Published on January 7th, 2018

Scuttlebutt received this report from Deb Whitehorse of the DN North American class: Iceboats are being pulled out of the rafters around North America. This Facebook video with some bonafide Hollywood Ice© is from Bill Dwyer ... Read More


News

Skunked at 29er World Championship

Published on January 6th, 2018

(January 6, 2018) – The final stage of the 2018 29er World Championship was postponed today when excessive wind kept the competitors ashore in Hong Kong. After qualifying was completed yesterday, the 58 teams from 11 ... Read More


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Volvo Ocean Race: Pacing in the Coral Sea

Published on January 6th, 2018

(January 6, 2018; Leg 4; Day 5) – The Volvo Ocean Race leaders are still making good progress but only have about 200 miles to go until the wind starts to ease significantly on approach to ... Read More


News

Clipper Race: A tough 24 hours

Published on January 6th, 2018

(January 6, 2018; Day 1) – After a testing first 24 hours beating upwind in Race 6: The Wondrous Whitsundays Race, the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race fleet remains close together with just over ... Read More


Feature

Windsurfing as an Olympic Event

Published on January 5th, 2018

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt When the Olympic events were being reviewed after the Rio 2016 Games, I pitched hard for boardsailing. Access and affordability insure broad international participation, which is viewed highly by the International Olympic ... Read More


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