growing the sport Archives

Connecting the dots for handicap racing

January 9th, 2020

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I wrote in my March 2017 column for Sailing World about how American handicap

December 19th, 2019

For young windsurfers with Olympic aspirations or simply want to take on an international challenge, there’s no bigger regatta each

December 9th, 2019

It’s easy to view the landscape for women in sailing when you are a woman. Like Sally Balharrie, who recalls

December 9th, 2019

As we explore gender balance and address disparities within the sport, the ability to increase gender diversity is heightened by

December 6th, 2019

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News David Branigan reported in The Irish Times about an initiative in Ireland focused on

December 5th, 2019

The World Sailing Trust, a global charity to support the sailing community, has released its Strategic Review into Women in

December 4th, 2019

Immense progress in design and material has allowed for modern boats to be faster, but faster does not translate to

December 3rd, 2019

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The Melges 32 Class in the USA was smoking hot, attracting all the rock

November 11th, 2019

by Don Finkle, RCR Yachts It is that time of year when most clubs and fleets have their annual awards

November 10th, 2019

Jess Gregory shares this success story in how his club is increasing interest in sailing and membership. While healthy financially