Published on April 1st, 2014
When 2013 Lightning World Champion David Starck went to Florida in March to compete in the Lightning Southern Circuit, he sought to do more than claim some silver. With his 20 year old nephew Patrick Waldron ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
A lot has changed in offshore sailing since Larry Huntington first raced across the Atlantic in 1957. Advances in yacht design, construction and materials have made the boats exponentially faster and more durable. Modern communications enable ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
When Superstorm Sandy devastated the Raritan Yacht Club boat yard in Perth Amboy, NJ on October 29, 2012, one of the many casualties was the Cal 40 Sinn Fein, two-time Newport to Bermuda champion. Declared a ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
This summer, the Ida Lewis Distance Race will celebrate its tenth anniversary doing what it does best: presenting sailors with an exciting overnight offshore experience that covers hallowed sailing ground and is just the right length ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
(April 1, 2014) – In an attempt to cash in on the growing popularity of cruising catamarans, Cat Island in the Bahamas has decided to become a “Cat-Only” Clearance Port. Beginning April 15, monohulls will have ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
Santa Marsupial, Spain (April 1, 2014) – Tecnología por Veleros announced that it has begun initial commercial production of a revolutionary sail material that combines nanotechnology with genetically-modified cotton to create what managing director Joaquim Miguel ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
(April 1, 2014) – Foiling developments have dominated the headlines recently. As well as the pioneering Moth, some production beach cats are already making foiling accessible. And more are poised to appear on the market soon. ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
(April 1, 2014) – The International Naples Sabot Class today announced they have voted unanimously to adopt a new foiling leeboard design that will help junior pram sailors better transition into high performance racing classes. The ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
Welcome to April Fools at Scuttlebutt Sailing News. The April 1 edition of the newsletter, along with April Fools content published on the Scuttlebutt website, is completely written by Scuttlebutt readers who are empowered to seek ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2014
(April 1, 2014) – Bull Goose Looney, a highly disposable Optimist dinghy, recently took down Vestas Sailrocket’s 65.45 knot 500 meter World Speed Record by launching from the top of 739 meter Yosemite Falls in Yosemite ... Read More →
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