Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on May 13th, 2025

You know times are tough when the bank returns your check marked “Insufficient Funds” and you call to ask if they meant you or them. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark ... Read More →

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Being a cyber influencer at sea

Published on May 13th, 2025

It’s not just enough to set out on an adventurous voyage – you need to capture it as well. But has ‘social media’ sailing gone too far? Nikki Henderson asks the question in Yachting World: Our ... Read More →

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Seeking to sustain and build the sport

Published on May 13th, 2025

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Depending on your participation or location, the purpose of a national sailing federation may be hard to see. Every country has one – mine is US Sailing. What they do ... Read More →

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A call out for Umpires

Published on May 13th, 2025

Rick Sullivan, US Sailing National Judge and Umpire, makes a plea for people to join the party” With all the talk about Team Race and Team Racing it reminds me how few Umpires we have to ... Read More →

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Trekkies in charge at US Sailing

Published on May 13th, 2025

Star Trek fans are familiar with the Captain Kirk quote: “To explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.” Looking at the 2025 ... Read More →

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SailGP back to full strength for New York

Published on May 12th, 2025

It was an ‘Oh Sh#t’ moment for the SailGP league when the Australian team’s wing imploded during the San Francisco event. When an investigation found defects in select wingsails across the F50 fleet, the league cancelled ... Read More →

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To the rise of State Sailing

Published on May 12th, 2025

If you’re old enough, you remember when California schools were competitive in College Sailing, and Stanford wasn’t one of them. Today, top youth sailors follow the money, leaving the Pacific Coast club teams as an afterthought. ... Read More →

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Lush qualified for Solitaire Du Figaro

Published on May 12th, 2025

Rhode Island-based offshore sailor Erica Lush has qualified for the 2025 Solitaire Du Figaro, a prominent French solo multi-stage race that uses the Figaro Bénéteau 3 (35.7-feet) one design. After months of training and qualification regattas ... Read More →

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Spring time in America’s Finest City

Published on May 12th, 2025

The weather in San Diego was remarkably nice on May 10, reaching 80°F along the coast. While the locals took advantage of the beach weather, the US Coast Guard was kept busy that day with three ... Read More →

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No change to border policies

Published on May 12th, 2025

The Canadian-USA border cuts across sailing areas, and due to political problems between the two countries, Scuttlebutt reported how some Canadian races were revising their courses to stay out of the USA. Among the concerns has ... Read More →