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Follow the Vendée Globe 2024-25

Published on November 13th, 2024

The Vendée Globe, raced in the 60-foot IMOCA, is the elite race round the world, solo, non-stop, and without assistance. On November 10, 40 skippers started the 2024-25 edition which begins and ends in Les Sables ... Read More


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Poland’s sailing capital to host youth title

Published on February 7th, 2025

The Polish port city of Gdynia has been chosen to host the 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championships, taking place July 21-27 as part of the annual Gdynia Sailing Days festival. Sixteen teams – ... Read More


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USA stumbles again in SailGP league

Published on February 7th, 2025

One of the questions prior to SailGP Sydney on February 8-9 was whether the USA could bounce back from their last place finish in New Zealand. While the team has been adept at producing flashy videos ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on February 6th, 2025

Any law of physics or chemistry to the contrary notwithstanding, if it happened, it must be possible. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest ... Read More


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Brauer, Barrows, Henken best in 2024

Published on February 6th, 2025

US Sailing has revealed that Ian Barrows and Hans Henken have been named the Rolex Yachtsmen of the Year, while Cole Brauer has been named the Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. These awards recognize their exceptional ... Read More


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Recipients of the 2024 US Sailing Awards

Published on February 6th, 2025

US Sailing recognized recipients of the 2024 US Sailing Association Awards during the 2025 Sailing Leadership Forum on February 6 in Coronado, California. These awards honor individuals and organizations who have made remarkable contributions to the ... Read More


Feature

Eight Bells: John Dinsdale

Published on February 6th, 2025

With great sorrow, we bid farewell to John Stokely Dinsdale, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family at home in Hyères, France. John leaves an immeasurable void ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on February 5th, 2025

Eating: (verb) When there is nothing else to do. 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, opinions, features and ... Read More


Feature

National Weatherperson’s Day

Published on February 5th, 2025

PredictWind Founder Jon Bilger reflects on how far weather forecasting has come during National Weatherperson’s Day on February 5: It’s pretty incredible to think that the first weather observations were taken from a hot air balloon ... Read More


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Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan

Published on February 5th, 2025

Situated in northern Sardinia, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is renowned for organizing international sailing regattas at the highest level, and doing so with extreme Italian style. The passing of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga ... Read More


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20 years trying to win the America’s Cup

Published on February 5th, 2025

The label ‘America’s Cup sailor’ refers to someone that has competed in the America’s Cup, and not for any challenger seeking to earn that right. While David ‘Freddie’ Carr stretches the reference in his effort to ... Read More



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