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


Feature

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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TP52 Class coming to America

Published on May 7th, 2024

The 52 SUPER SERIES annually attracts elite teams to race the latest TP52s, though you typically must travel to Europe for their events. But in 2024, the roadshow is coming to the USA for two events ... Read More


News

Foiling Week returns to the USA

Published on May 7th, 2024

Foiling Week, held in Europe since 2014 on Italy’s Lake Garda, returns to the USA for a seven-day celebration of the future of watercraft mobility. With previous editions held in Newport, RI (2016) and Miami, FL ... Read More


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Every week is different in Seattle

Published on May 7th, 2024

At 50 years, the Duck Dodge in Seattle isn’t the oldest beercan series but it might be the most fun. And after their rainy winter, can you blame them, with each race having a fashion theme: ... Read More


Feature

Dodging ducks for fifty years

Published on May 6th, 2024

While advanced design and technology lead the sport in a direction of high performance and elite skill, the popularity of casual racing remains exceedingly alive and well during the warmer months with mid-week competition. Often referred ... Read More


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Beer can race born from a bar bet

Published on May 6th, 2024

When the question was asked as to when and where the first beer can race was held, there were several virtual hands raised with the same answer: Balboa Yacht Club’s Thursday evening BeerCans Summer Series. A ... Read More


Dock Talk

Clipper Race: From Seattle to Panama

Published on May 6th, 2024

The 2023-24 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is on the move again for the 4200nm leg down the western coast of North America from Seattle, WA to Panama. The 11 teams departed Bell Harbor Marina ... Read More



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