May 22nd, 2013
The sport of sailing lives in the free market. Demand drives the bus, with new boats, handicap rules, and events entering the sport – often without consideration with how they affect the big picture. There are many examples of when organic growth is great, but there are other times when it would be nice if
May 16th, 2013
“At least a race car driver has a steel cage around him. The only protection these guys have are some pads they wear and a helmet. This is too risky a business right now. If the wind is strong and they’re trying to sail as fast as they can go, they’re death traps.” – Naval
May 9th, 2013
By Fin Beven It doesn’t seem that long ago, but it has been. It was 1958, and I was 12. I totally enjoyed sailing in dinghies, and still do. None of us had coaches. At Los Angeles Yacht Club, we had Naples Sabots, Guppys, and the DinKitten, which was slightly bigger and faster than either
May 7th, 2013
The sky might not be falling, but it has changed color. The sport of sailing has not been immune to the societal changes, though there is a contingent of passionate sailors that wish the sport would put up more of a fight to defend itself. Here Paul Tara from Santa Cruz, CA argues against these
April 25th, 2013
Dave Ullman grew up sailing in Southern California, started his sailmaking business in 1967 and remains active in running the network of lofts. Now deep into his 60s, with shelves of championship titles to his name, he continues to race and coach at the highest level. Here Dave shares some advice on class growth… If
April 21st, 2013
By Brandon Flack, Boats.com When we bought a new sailboat this year, one thing on my mind was the advice of boats.com editorial director, John Burnham. “Don’t make the mistake I did,” he said. “Invite your kids to race with you while they still think you’re cool.” Well, we just finished up a family trip
April 8th, 2013
There are a lot of regatta reports submitted to Scuttlebutt World Headquarter, and we need to vet through the stack
April 7th, 2013
The commentary last week in Scuttlebutt from former ISAF President Paul Henderson has led to further discussion (Paul can do
April 2nd, 2013
By Glenn McCarthy Paul Henderson and I are Star boating friends from the days before he ascended to the Presidency
March 17th, 2013
By Glenn McCarthy When I see the statistics, I just presume everyone else in the sport of sailing has seen
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