• Living in the Scuttlebutt World

    Updated: 2023-09-28 22:57:20
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Living in the Scuttlebutt World Published on September 28th , 2023 by Craig Leweck , Scuttlebutt Sailing News As we close each newsletter with the Curmudgeon’s Observation , I was recently asked to clarify about Curmudgeonly traits . It was an awkward ask , as it is not a flattery term a grump that is quick to criticize which is closely connected with Scuttlebutt . But if you sit in my desk long enough , it gets hard

  • Sail Canada 2022 Annual Award Winners

    Updated: 2023-09-28 21:30:21
    Annie Balasubramanian from Toronto as well as the team comprised of Colin Gilley and Matt Young from Vancouver have been awarded the Sail Canada 2022 Bill Burk Memorial Youth Elite Awards, while Delani Hulme-Lawrence from Victoria received the Sail Canada 2022 Marvin McDill Memorial Award. - Full report

  • PHOTOS: Régates Royales Cannes 2023

    Updated: 2023-09-28 18:49:08
    Régates Royales Cannes 2023 on September 25-30 in Cannes, France. As one of the world’s premier annual classic sailing events, the 12 Metre European Championship was held alongside for eight teams. Photos by Michael Geiss

  • VX One North Americans in Cleveland

    Updated: 2023-09-28 18:15:01
    Forty-six teams representing four countries are at the 2023 VX One North American Championship with racing on September 28-30 in Cleveland, OH. Twelve races are scheduled on the open waters of Lake Erie north of Edgewater Yacht Club. - Details

  • M32 World Championship in Newport

    Updated: 2023-09-28 18:02:16
    Eleven USA teams along with one entrant from Sweden will vie for the 2023 M32 World Championship title on September 28-October 1 in Newport, RI. The field features three-time back-to-back defending champion Don Wilson and his Convexity roster of Taylor Canfield, Kinley Fowler, Ricky McGarvie, Jake Lilley, and Ted Hackney. - Details

  • 2023 inductee to NMMA Hall of Fame

    Updated: 2023-09-28 17:39:28
    The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will induct Ben Speciale, President of the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the NMMA Hall of Fame. Speciale will be presented with the 2023 NMMA Hall of Fame Award during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX)'s annual Industry Breakfast on October 3 in Tampa, FL. - Full report

  • Walking the walk on limiting costs

    Updated: 2023-09-28 14:36:31
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Walking the walk on limiting costs Published on September 28th , 2023 Like so many rating rules , IRC seeks to handicap different designs of keelboats for them to race together . However , looking out for the health of the sport isn’t necessarily in a handicapping system’s business plan , but abiding by IRC’s objective to discourage unnecessary expense they are walking the . walk As the internationally used rating

  • Curmudgeon’s Observation

    Updated: 2023-09-28 00:30:55
    “Save business cards of people you don’t like. If you ever hit a parked car accidentally, just write, “Sorry” on the back and leave it on the windshield.” For stories from September 27: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2023/09/27/ Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major [&hellip

  • new Sunfish rigging manual

    Updated: 2023-09-27 23:44:32
    Sunfish Direct, a Sunfish and sailing supplier in southeast Michigan, has put together new Sunfish r

  • Twelve skippers for Masters Regatta

    Updated: 2023-09-27 23:00:15
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Twelve skippers for Masters Regatta Published on September 27th , 2023 The 41st running of the International Masters Regatta returns to San Diego Yacht Club October 20-22, 2023. This year’s slate of twelve skippers come from Canada , Germany , Mexico , and the United States to compete in a round-robin format using J 105s in South San Diego . Bay This invitation-only regatta has attracted some of the world’s best master

  • CAN Team for 2023 Youth Sailing Worlds

    Updated: 2023-09-27 22:10:00
    The Canadian team has been confirmed for the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championships on December 8-16 in Búzios, Brazil from December 8-16. Canada will compete in 8 of 11 events, not sending representatives in the Formula Kite Female, iQFOiL Youth Female, and Nacra 15 Mixed events. - Full report

  • Eight Bells: Kevin Eley

    Updated: 2023-09-27 21:46:28
    : Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Eight Bells : Kevin Eley Published on September 27th , 2023 Captain Kevin Peek Eley passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 64. Kevin was the son of Virginia von Schilling Eley and Claud Erambert Eley , . Jr Kevin graduated from Maine Maritime Academy and embarked on a 42 year sea-faring career , circling the globe . He achieved his Master of Ocean Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons License . Kevin

  • Wood is good at Vintage Gold Cup

    Updated: 2023-09-27 21:29:54
    The 2023 Vintage Gold Cup has attracted 32 entrants for the 8-race series on September 28-30 in Richmond, MI. Held on Gull Lake, the 7th edition of this classic contest is for restored wooden Star boats, with competitors coming from Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and across the USA. - Full report

  • Interesting Proa

    Updated: 2023-09-27 20:05:00
    This came up on FB, up in Scotland and looks recent. https://proafile.com/multihull-boats/article/sg

  • VIDEO: Making the invisible visible

    Updated: 2023-09-27 19:19:22
    Tanguy Le Turquais does a version of the skywalk by Alex Thomson to attract attention for sponsor Lazare which seeks to provide shelter for people without fixed housing or living on the streets

  • SailGP coming to Halifax in June

    Updated: 2023-09-27 18:18:41
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature SailGP coming to Halifax in June Published on September 27th , 2023 The release of the SailGP Season 4 schedule in April 2023 revealed there would be the first ever Canadian event , but left us guessing as to where . Five months later , Halifax has won the bid to host racing on Halifax Harbor , between George’s Island and the MacDonald . Bridge The first ever ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix is hosted by Sail Nova

  • Sprinkle in some new twists

    Updated: 2023-09-27 15:22:28
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Sprinkle in some new twists Published on September 27th , 2023 Nothing promotes participation as much as event format . Don Finkle with RCR Yachts offers suggestions from his station in Youngstown , : NY It is no secret that weekend regattas , other than major events , are a hard sell these days . Weeknight racing is generally strong because it is not hard to get a hall pass from the family for a night out with friends

  • What I’ve learned about racing

    Updated: 2023-09-27 15:20:22
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature What I’ve learned about racing Published on September 27th , 2023 Regatta success is about learning throughout the event , but what about long term improvement Don Finkle with RCR Yacht reflects on some things he’s learned over many years of racing , often the hard : way Make sure to enjoy yourself . For the vast majority of us this is only a game , taking things too seriously leads to frustration . Unless you are

  • Curmudgeon’s Observation

    Updated: 2023-09-27 00:30:31
    “I broke my finger last week. On the other hand, I’m okay.” For stories from September 26: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2023/09/26/ 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 dock talk…with a North American focus. Click above on the [&hellip

  • Moments of truth in sport

    Updated: 2023-09-26 23:55:43
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Moments of truth in sport Published on September 26th , 2023 by Craig Leweck , Scuttlebutt Sailing News I had just won the Snipe US Nationals , and went straight into the road trip from Miami to San Diego . Forty hours later , I grabbed fresh clothes , connected the Lido 14 to the hitch , and drove another eight hours to Huntington Lake , site of the Lido 14 US . Nationals This schedule was made worse by picking up a

  • Funding needed for SailGP Women’s Pathway Program

    Updated: 2023-09-26 23:55:01
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Funding needed for SailGP Women’s Pathway Program Published on September 26th , 2023 The growth for women in sport is about overcoming obstacles , and for high-performance racing , there is an extensive experience gap between men and women . To provide opportunities to close that gap , SailGP initiated a rule change to require mixed . crew This began at Spain Sail Grand Prix in October 2021 with SailGP’s Women’s

  • How clouds impact your race strategy

    Updated: 2023-09-26 23:45:56
    The movement of clouds is easy to forget when the action is in front of you, but the key to your next race win may very well be above. Here’s how to play the clouds, by Chelsea Freas for Sailing World: So many factors go into prepping for a typical around-the-buoys day race: rig tune, [&hellip

  • Bringing together Virgin Islands women

    Updated: 2023-09-26 23:40:53
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Bringing together Virgin Islands women Published on September 26th , 2023 To get more women on the water and enjoy the sport of sailing , the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee VIOC member association , which represents the sport of sailing in the territory , will host the Coaching Mentoring Women’s Sailing Course at the St . Thomas Yacht Club STYC on October 27-29, 2023. Seven women each from St . Thomas , St . Croix ,

  • Optimization for home game advantage

    Updated: 2023-09-26 20:15:16
    by Heather Mahady, UK Sailmakers Understanding the racing venue can be one of the most significant advantages for a sailor. Home game advantage exists in any sport, but where a field, court or rink might have distinct differences, there are considerably more variables at play for sailors. The venue is much larger than any arena, [&hellip

  • The World Sailing Show

    Updated: 2023-09-26 20:11:24
    The World Sailing Show delivers 30-minute episodes which feature news, profiles, and racing highlights from across the world of sailing. The September episode of the World Sailing Show focuses on preparations for the 37th America’s Cup Barcelona with the first Preliminary Regatta already providing a tantalizing glimpse at the action yet to come. To watch the show, click here.

  • Some of the best sailing in the world

    Updated: 2023-09-26 16:59:16
    As winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, the 2024 Caribbean Sailing Circuit is ramping up for a melting pot of professional sailors, Corinthian sailors, bareboat racers, cruisers and club racers who come to compete and enjoy some of the best sailing conditions in the world. Kicking off the circuit is Grenada Sailing Week, where the azure waters of Grenada create a stunning backdrop for competitive racing. This event offers a thrilling start to the circuit, attracting racers of all levels. From the novice bareboat racer to the seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to join the fun. - Full report

  • New inductees to Cape Horn Hall of Fame

    Updated: 2023-09-25 22:30:40
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature New inductees to Cape Horn Hall of Fame Published on September 25th , 2023 Six new names have been added to the Cape Horn Hall of Fame to recognize this most famous of all Capes and the sailors who have rounded . it Membership is open to individuals of all nationalities who have rounded Cape Horn under sail as part of a non-stop passage of at least 3,000 nautical miles which passes above the latitude of 52° South in

  • Positive step forward for our sport

    Updated: 2023-09-25 21:52:04
    When one design fleet building, it is not so much the boat type but rather the people that can make or break the project. However, good boats help as Alex Watters shares: Early this past spring a group of us got together to try and start up a fun and not too expensive one design fleet for some no handicap racing. We found six RS21s for sale in Detroit and they fit our needs perfectly. The purchase was made and the little boats immigrated to Bedford Basin Yacht Club in Bedford, Nova Scotia. - Full report

  • Storms postpone 24th Mini Transat

    Updated: 2023-09-25 21:36:15
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Storms postpone 24th Mini Transat Published on September 25th , 2023 Rather than start 90 solo sailors on the first leg of the 2023 Mini Transat , the fleet of 21-foot Mini Class competitors were postponed on September 24 due to strong winds and large seas forecasted off Spain’s Cape Finisterre when the Mini fleet would be rounding this . point Something about 40 knot winds and 10 foot high waves Instead , their 1400

  • Young at heart, on the water and off

    Updated: 2023-09-25 20:46:42
    Sailing competition offers a test of ability, but it also can distract us from what is good in the sport. Matt Burridge (St. Louis, MO) provides some wisdom on this topic: I’ve heard that time is the only resource we can’t get more of. I’m not 30 years old anymore and have started investing my [&hellip

  • Countdown to Bermuda Gold Cup 2023

    Updated: 2023-09-25 20:12:58
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Countdown to Bermuda Gold Cup 2023 Published on September 25th , 2023 The lineup for the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Bermuda Gold Cup , a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour scheduled October 3-7, is complete with all 16 entrants . confirmed Fourteen of the 16 teams were revealed in August with three-time defending champion Taylor Canfield Miami World No . 1-ranked and newly minted U.S . match racing

  • PHOTOS: 505 North American Championship

    Updated: 2023-09-25 05:42:31
    The 2023 505 North American Championship held September 23-24 in San Francisco, CA. Photos by Erik Simonson/h2oshots.com

  • 2023 Women’s World Match Racing Tour

    Updated: 2023-09-25 05:33:17
    Sweden’s WINGS match racing team led by Anna Östling have been crowned 2023 Women’s World Match Racing Tour champions after winning the final stage of the tour at the KDY Women’s Match Race held September 21-24 in Copenhagen. - Full report

  • 2023 J/70 North American Championship

    Updated: 2023-09-25 04:40:15
    Brian Keane and Team Savasana are the 2023 J/70 North American Champions after nine races held September 21-24 in Chicago, IL. Conditions for the 45 teams were light and lumpy in the first two days, allowing one race each day, but moderate winds arrived on days three and four with a choppy sea state on Lake Michigan. - Full report

  • 2023 505 North American Championship

    Updated: 2023-09-25 03:32:51
    In advance of the 2023 505 World Championship on September 26-October 1, the 2023 505 North American Championship was held September 23-24 in San Francisco, CA. Fifty-four teams competed in the 6-race series with Mike Martin/ Adam Lowry (USA) claiming the title, followed by Eric Anderson/ Nic Baird (USA) in second and Nathan Batchelor/ Sam Pascoe (GBR) in third. - Full report

  • 2023 U.S. Match Racing Championship

    Updated: 2023-09-25 02:32:13
    Chris Poole and his team of Andres Guerra and Austin Colpaert clinched their first U.S. Match Racing Championship title held September 22-24 in Rochester, NY. Ten teams competed in Sonars, with Poole going 3-1 against Dave Dellenbaugh in the finals. Clinton Hayes bested Jack Egan in the petit final to take third place overall. - Full report

  • 2023 Viper 640 North American Championship

    Updated: 2023-09-25 01:23:29
    The 2023 Viper 640 North American Championship was held September 22-24 in Ottawa, ON. Sailing on Lac du Shien, 22 teams completed the 7-race series won by Jimmy Praley with Austin Powers and Max Vinocur. - Full report

  • 2023 Star World Championship

    Updated: 2023-09-25 00:08:41
    Ninety-five teams representing 25 nations endured challenging weather during the 2023 Star World Championship on September 19-24 in Scarlino, Italy. But the German team of Max Kohlhoff and Ole Burzinski rose above, and with two bullets and five of six races in the top ten, they claimed the gold star by 12 points over their nearest competitor. - Full report

  • 2023 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta

    Updated: 2023-09-24 23:05:31
    The 2023 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta attracted 17 university teams for keelboat competition on September 23-24 in Chicago, IL. Purdue University dominated the 11-boat Tartan 10 fleet while Brown University won on countback over College of Charleston in the 7-boat J/105 division. – Details

  • Great Britain wins Italy Sail Grand Prix

    Updated: 2023-09-24 19:35:37
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Great Britain wins Italy Sail Grand Prix Published on September 24th , 2023 Ben Ainslie’s Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team overcame an event of two halves by winning the ROCKWOOL Italy Sail Grand Prix on September 23-24 in Tranto , Italy . This is the team’s second consecutive win as the Brits topped Tom Slingsby’s Australia and Jimmy Spithill’s USA in the . finals The racing in Taranto began in windy and wild

  • Homecoming weekend and the Wooden Shoe Regatta!

    Updated: 2023-09-24 17:29:18
    The Bath sailing team had a busy weekend. It was homecoming for the Bath Bees! The team pulled a 420

  • Heavy hearts and challenging emotions

    Updated: 2023-09-24 13:11:42
    Facebook Twitter About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Calendar Store Sailing Club Library Suppliers Information Feature Heavy hearts and challenging emotions Published on September 24th , 2023 The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race is hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Lahaina Yacht Club . First contested in 1965 and sailed every second year since 1968, Vic-Maui is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing . The race starts in July off Victoria , British Columbia and finishes near Lahaina , Maui , a distance of

  • 2023 Global Team Racing Regatta

    Updated: 2023-09-24 06:08:31
    Newport Harbor Yacht Club defended their title at the 2023 Global Team Racing Regatta, hosted by Royal Thames Yacht Club and held September 21-23 at Queen Mary Reservoir in London. The Global Team Racing Regatta was established in 2018 and has been hosted at New York Yacht Club, Royal Yacht Squadron and again NYYC. - Full report

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