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Published on September 9th, 2014
In his monthly column for Sailing World magazine, Scuttlebutt editor Craig Leweck shares a few thoughts on how we can improve and grow the sport of sailing. Here’s one of them… Answer this honestly: Are you ... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2014
With less than 80 days before the start of the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race, a dramatic course change was initiated due to concerns of piracy in the Indian Ocean. That year, the Cape Town to Abu ... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2014
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt For an event draped in performance and technology, the America’s Cup is plodding along like a Model T. The tag line for the 34th America’s Cup was “The Best Sailors. The Fastest ... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2014
A full replay of the 35th America’s Cup Press Conference from London on September 9, ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2014
by Michelle Slade This past weekend a special event on San Francisco Bay commemorated the anniversary of the 25-year passing of Tom Blackaller one of the Bay Area’s most celebrated sailors. ACSailingSF, operated by Brad and ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2014
San Diego, CA (September 8, 2014) – Forty-three teams took to the water on day one of the Snipe Western Hemisphere and Orient Championship, which is held on alternate years with the class world championship. With ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2014
Over the last 10 years, the Professional Kiteboard Riders Association (PKRA) has been considered the most prestigious World Kiteboarding Tour to date, producing 80 events and awarding over 2.2 million dollars in prize money to the ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2014
The Rolex Swan Cup is a traditional sailing regatta in one of the most beautiful sailing venues in the world – Porto Cervo in Sardinia. Teams from 21 different nations make up the 93-boat fleet, with ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2014
Stuart Paine has become an ardent observer of the USA Olympic sailing program, having watched his son Caleb scratch and claw his way to become the top U.S. Finn contender. Caleb is among a team of ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2014
There was a time when the road to the America’s Cup was routed through the World Match Racing Tour. The likes of Chris Dickson, Peter Gilmour, Russell Coutts, Ed Baird, Dean Barker, and Jimmy Spithill all ... Read More →