Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on May 8th, 2024

The trouble with housework is it’s never noticed until it’s not done. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, ... Read More


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America’s Cup: USA reveals innovations

Published on May 8th, 2024

Barcelona, Spain (May 8, 2024) – A day after the New York Yacht Club American Magic team first lowered their new AC75 Patriot into the Barcelona waters, the sailing team was given the go to start ... Read More


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Measuring preparation for Vendée Globe

Published on May 8th, 2024

The 2024 Transat CIC from Lorient to New York started April 28, and is an important qualifier for the 2024-25 Vendée Globe solo, non-stop, round the world race which begins on November 10. Held every four ... Read More


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Multiplast: From design to delivery

Published on May 8th, 2024

Five of the six teams entered in the 37th America’s Cup are now training on their AC75s, with the late entry of Orient Express Racing Team as the final boat to be revealed. This should be ... Read More


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Dear College Sailing…

Published on May 8th, 2024

The reality of school sports is they end, with Connecticut College’s Fritz Baldauf sharing the moment in this goodbye letter to college sailing: Four years sure go by fast don’t they. My college sailing career – ... Read More


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Rethink needed for US SailGP Team

Published on May 8th, 2024

The climb up the learning curve for the United States SailGP Team took a tumble in practice prior to the Bermuda event when a hard capsize damaged their wing. The repair proved to be too much ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on May 7th, 2024

No car looks as good as the one leaving the parking space you need. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing ... Read More


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American Magic splashes new AC75

Published on May 7th, 2024

As the USA challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, the New York Yacht Club American Magic team took their new AC75 for its first sail in Barcelona on May 7, 2024. Here’s an update from the ... Read More


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Can the British help the US Sailing Team?

Published on May 7th, 2024

John Bertrand, silver medalist for the USA in the Finn as the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics, has launched the newsletter Inside The Laylines which delves into the world of high-performance Olympic Programs and exploring best practices. ... Read More


News

Seeking to complete a great adventure

Published on May 7th, 2024

by Marco Nannini, Global Solo Challenge Of the 20 entrants in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, 16 crossed the start line with nine dropping out along the round the world route. Only Louis Robein remains on ... Read More



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