Published on June 11th, 2026
The three-boat collision during New York Sail Grand Prix damaged hulls, foils, and structural components, with only three weeks to complete repairs for the next event on June 20-21 in Halifax, Canada. Simon Eatwell, head of ... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2026
West Marine, the largest marine retailer in the USA, filed for bankruptcy on May 17, 2026. Here are some recent updates: • Court documents show that West Marine is planning to close 59 locations as it ... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2026
French offshore champion Charlie Dalin, winner of the 2025 Vendée Globe, died on June 11, 2026. He was 42 years of age and had been battling a gastrointestinal stromal tumor for just over two and a ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
I wonder if film directors wake up screaming “CUT! CUT! CUT!” when they have nightmares. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
When a one design class limits the equipment variables, people become the prominent performance factor. In a dinghy class, this factor isn’t just skill, but also physical characteristics. In a study developed by Samuel Hormiga as ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
With so many podiums to pursue, a comparison of sailor ability is a subjective exercise. Seeking to put a numerical scale to the task is the SSL Global Ranking The system is inspired by the ATP ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
The 20-foot C Scow is actively raced in the inland lakes of the USA from Iowa to Michigan, and the National C Scow Sailing Association (NCSSA) wants to keep it that way. Here is what they ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
The International One Design Class will hold its 2026 World Championship on June 13-19 in Marblehead, MA. Five past IOD World Champions, including Marblehead racer Bill Widnall (10x World Champion) and Defending World Champion John Burnham ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
How routing software turned offshore racing into a different game. Report by Yacht Racing Performance Coach Stuart Greenfield: It was off the Outer Hebrides, August 2022, during the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. We were ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
Rating rules attempt to fairly handicap all boat types, but some are more fair than others. As boat types become increasingly dissimilar, French boat builder J/Composites has been exploring ideas in the rating space with the ... Read More →
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