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Brutal test of stamina in Ireland

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


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You sleep when you get to the finish

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


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Getting the most when sailing downwind

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


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SailGP bullish on Middle East

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


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Sitting down with Joey Newton

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


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SAIL: Reliving the 37th America’s Cup

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


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

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


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USA win at SailGP Valencia

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


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New rules in Florida for derelict boats

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


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One of offshore sailing’s great challenges

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


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Inside AC: Secrets teams can’t share

Published on September 5th, 2026

Inside America’s Cup with host Niall Myant-Best is the official podcast of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, with each episode going under the surface of one of the most competitive and secretive sports events in ... Read More


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Cape Horn Hall of Fame, Class of 2026

Published on September 4th, 2026

The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) Cape Horn Hall of Fame have named six people for the Class of 2026 inductees. The Class ranges from British Commodore George Anson who led an eight-strong squadron of ... Read More



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