Published on September 3rd, 2026
The One Person Dinghy events at the Olympic Games is a brutal test of stamina – mental and physical – with the elite women of the world to get a measure of their preparation at the ... Read More →
Published on September 1st, 2026
A record 26 nations and 102 teams are entered for the J/70 World Championship 2026 to take place September 8-12 in Cascais, Portugal. The venue offers outstanding racing conditions, a proven track record of organizing major ... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2026
As a warm-up for The Ocean Race around-the-world course which gets underway in January 2027, six IMOCAs will line-up September 1 for The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026, a 3,300-nautical mile transatlantic “sprint” from New York to ... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2026
Los Angeles Councilmember Tim McOsker convinced the 2028 Olympic Organizing Committee that Sailing should be in his neighborhood of San Pedro, claiming superior winds and how 10,000 spectators could buy tickets for the venue. His argument ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2026
You know you’re getting older when jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as “dressed up.” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2026
Downwind sailing is the bit we look forward to – but it can require strong helming skills and safe techniques, as Nikki Henderson explains in Yachting World: I’d wager that every sailor’s dream involves some version ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2026
The final two events of the 2026 SailGP season take the 13 teams to the Middle East: • Nov 21-22 – Dubai, UAE • Nov 28-29 – Abu Dhabi, UAE But given the uncertainty in the ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2026
In this episode of Shirley Robertson’s Sailing Podcast, the double Olympic gold medalist and host Shirley Robertson sits down with one of the sport’s big name trimmers as Australian multiple America’s Cup campaigner Joey Newton shares ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2026
The movie Mighty Mary retells the story of their campaign from the 1995 America’s Cup, but the current custodians are not waiting 30 years to replay the 2024 edition. Called SAIL, the movie is directed by ... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2026
You know you’re getting old when the prime topic at parties is “regularity.” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, ... Read More →
Published on September 6th, 2026
Taylor Canfield and the United States produced a sensational comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of the Bonds Flying Roos (AUS) and claim the $400,000 prize at Spain Sail Grand Prix on September 5-6 in ... Read More →
Published on September 6th, 2026
When fiberglass largely replaced wood in the 1970s for production-built keelboats, the industry and sport enjoyed several advantages. Longevity was one of the perks, but there now is a growing problem with abandoned, at-risk, and derelict ... Read More →
Published on September 5th, 2026
Held every four years, the 1805 nm Round Britain and Ireland Race delivered a complex course for 32 teams. The 2026 edition was also the 50th anniversary, with this 21-minute video showcasing one of offshore sailing’s ... Read More →