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Countdown to April Fools

Published on March 12th, 2013

The Warning flag is up and the shotgun is fired. It is time to prepare for the April Fools edition of Scuttlebutt. This edition for April 1st is completely written by Scuttlebutt readers who are empowered ... Read More


Feature

America’s Cup economic impact cut in half

Published on March 12th, 2013

The America’s Cup will pump approximately $780 million into the Bay Area economy, generate about 5,500 jobs and lead to about $14 million in revenue for San Francisco, according to a soon-to-be-published report. “This is a ... Read More


Guest Commentary

The fascination of sin

Published on March 11th, 2013

From Iain McAllister, Peggy Bawn Press: As Adrian Morgan suggests (Scuttlebutt 3792), bring it on! Charles Paine Burgess, son of America’s Cup defender designer, Edward Burgess, brother of the J-Class Ranger’s designer, Starling Burgess – and ... Read More


Guest Commentary

Olympic regatta format

Published on March 11th, 2013

From John McNeill: As ISAF observes the performance of the new regatta format at the ISAF Sailing World Cup (as mentioned in Scuttlebutt 3792), I sincerely hope that they keep an eye on the potential dominance ... Read More


Guest Commentary

Playing by the rules

Published on March 11th, 2013

From John Rumsey: Regarding Craig Fletcher’s comments in Scuttlebutt 3792, I remember when personal integrity was the norm in sailing. In the Star Class, when I sailed in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, there were seldom ... Read More


Dock Talk

Farr 40 U.S. Circuit

Published on March 11th, 2013

A typically talent-laden fleet of seven Farr 40s has gathered in one of the world’s greatest locales to contest the Miami Beach Invitational Regatta, being held March 13-16. This is the second stop on the United ... Read More


Feature

America’s Landsailing Cup

Published on March 11th, 2013

THE FASTEST SAILING SURFACE ON THE PLANET By the editors at dirtboating.com Imagine sailing at 80 mph (nearly 68 kts!) in 30 mph of TRUE WIND. Now imagine it’s your first time landsailing and you catch ... Read More


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Ski-Sail in Switzerland

Published on March 11th, 2013

The Gstaad Yacht Club celebrates its 15th anniversary, with another unique Ski-Yachting event. Gstaad, Switzerland – March 10th. “Our vision is to create a unique global yacht club away from the waters, instead of another yacht ... Read More


Dock Talk

Lightning Southern Circuit

Published on March 11th, 2013

The 2013 Lightning Southern Circuit got underway last weekend at the Deep South Regatta (March 9-10) in Savannah, GA, with Tito Gonzalez/ Alberto Gonzalez/ Christan Herman winning the 41-boat event. The fleet now heads south to ... Read More


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