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In case you were wondering…

Published on July 19th, 2026

How does one qualify for the 2028 Vendee Globe? Talent alone will not be enough to earn a place on the start line of the 2028 Vendée Globe. Skippers will also have to demonstrate consistency, their ... Read More


News

2026 Bayview Mackinac Race is on!

Published on July 18th, 2026

After months of preparation, anticipation, and countless hours spent getting ready, race day has finally arrived. The traditional sound of live bagpipes filled the air outside the Port Huron Yacht Club as spectators lined the shores ... Read More


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Resurgence of the J-Class yachts

Published on July 18th, 2026

“The ultimate yacht to own and race,” according to an expert, has a new generation of owners that appreciate its heritage, as a fleet of new and restored J-Class sailing yachts is taking over the Mediterranean. ... Read More


Dock Talk

Bringing US sailing leaders together

Published on July 18th, 2026

More than 400 sailing leaders, coaches, instructors, race officials, volunteers, and program administrators came together this year as part of the 2026 US Sailing Regional Symposium series, demonstrating the power of regional collaboration and a shared ... Read More


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2026 San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta

Published on July 18th, 2026

Olympians and Olympic hopefuls from around the world will take to the water July 19-24, as sailors in the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and 470 Classes compete in the 2026 San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR), ... Read More


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The quiet revolution in rigging

Published on July 17th, 2026

New materials are quietly rewriting yacht racing. From halyards and sheets to standing rigging, synthetic fibers are replacing steel, and changing boat design. Stuart Greenfield asks, “You are not seriously telling me that rope is now ... Read More


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Are women’s regattas still relevant?

Published on July 17th, 2026

A recent post regarding female-only sailing events caused a stir online. After sailing in the 2026 Boston Harbor Ladies Challenge, Sail Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan weighed in with a different perspective… This past weekend, July 11-12, ... Read More


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Pac Cup: 966 finishes and counting

Published on July 17th, 2026

According to our records, there have been 966 recorded Pac Cup finishes before this edition of the “Fun Race to Hawaii.” This year, we will see our thousandth. Looking at the past records, we’ve compiled a ... Read More


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New chapter for La Solitaire du Figaro

Published on July 17th, 2026

For more than fifty years, La Solitaire du Figaro has been the benchmark of French offshore racing. From the 2028 edition onward, the race will open a new chapter in its history with the Ocean Fifty ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on July 16th, 2026

You know you’re a bad speller when you write something so wrong that auto-correct has got nothing. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest ... Read More


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