Published on August 17th, 2012
Weymouth and Portland, U.K. (August 11, 2012; Day 14) – The final two day of the 2012 Olympic Sailing Regatta on Friday and Saturday completed the Men’s and Women’s 470 Medal Race, and the Women’s Match ... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2012
This week’s video is a parody titled “I’m Bringing Sailing Back”, a sort-of music video that uses Justin Timberlake’s song ‘Sexy Back’. The dialogue begins like this…. First dude – “Dude, this is so chill.” Second ... Read More →
Published on August 15th, 2012
The United States didn’t win an Olympic sailing medal for the first time since the 1936 Berlin Games… the boycott of the 1980 Games notwithstanding. This shutout was not the plan they had hoped for at ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012
Fifteen countries medaled in the ten sailing events at the 2012 Games. Great Britain: 1 Gold, 4 Silver, 0 Bronze; 5 Total Australia: 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze; 4 Total Netherlands: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012
By Bomani Jones, NY Times After seeing the majestic diversity of the Olympics’ Parade of Nations, a visual representation of the best of the Olympic ideal, the last thing I want to watch is a sport ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012
The inclusion of Women’s Match Racing as an event of the 2012 Olympic Games led to significant growth among participants and events. However, with the decision by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) to discontinue the event ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012
Over 100 J/24 teams are breathlessly anticipating the start of the first “open” J/24 Worlds in decades. With racing on September 17-21, a strong American contingent will be doing battle against a cadre of past World, ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012
Shoreacres, TX (August 10, 2012) – Three races were completed today to finish the 10 race Lightning North American Championship. More than half the 55-boat fleet sailed with two or more family members aboard, with winner ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012
Scuttlebutt strongly encourages feedback from the Scuttlebutt community. Either submit comments by email or post them on the Forum. Submitted comments chosen to be published in the newsletter may be limited to 250 words. Authors may ... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012
Being popular on Facebook is like sitting at the cool table in a Mental Hospital cafeteria... Read More →
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