Photographer Cory Silken provides us with a computer monitor calendar for January 2024. Click here to open the image, then put your cursor over it, right click to open the drop down menu and indicate you want to ‘Set as Desktop Background’. As a bonus, Cory also created a smartphone version… click here
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American sailor Jack Johnson (USA) has won the 2023 Globe 5.80 Transat crossing the Antigua finish line on December 29 just short of 34 days and 3,200 miles across the Atlantic aboard his home-built, 19-foot plywood Globe 5.80 Mini Class boat. The second edition of the Globe 5.80 Transat started on November 25 from Lanzarote, [&hellip
The Reichel/Pugh 66 Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine and owned by Philip Turner, has been declared the overall winner of the 78th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, securing the Tasmanian boat its second victory in five years. The win is also Tasmania’s fifth in the 628 nautical mile Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s race after [&hellip
For several of the Sailing events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the USA representative will have overcome a single winner-take-all regatta to have earned selection. The new Mixed Two Person Dinghy event is among those holding a domestic trial, with 4-time Olympian Stuart McNay and 2020 Olympian Lara Dallman-Weiss to face off against a hungry [&hellip
After dismasting on the night between December 21 and 22, Global Solo Challenge competitor Ari Känsäkoski has had to weigh his options for reaching land for support. With his position in the Indian Ocean, he’s had to fight the strong counter-current of Agulhas which was making the boat drift to the southeast rather than toward [&hellipThe Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and continued war will impact the Paris 2024 Games… but how? Here’s an update from insidethegames: The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, is not afraid of a boycott of the 2024 Olympic Games by Ukraine. However, he reiterated his call for athletes from [&hellip
A sailboat glides over the water off the North Kohala coast, an image that doesn’t look much differeChristian Beck’s LawConnect shed its bridesmaid label in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race by claiming its first line honours victory in arguably the most exciting finish in years. The Juan K 100-footer crossed the 2023 finish line in Hobart in first place on December 28 at 08:03:58am (Hobart time) in the time of 1 [&hellip
As Philippe Delamare continues to lead the Global Solo Challenge in the South Pacific, the enduring chase by Americans Cole Brauer and Ronnie Simpson will change as Simpson has committed to a pitstop in Hobart, Australia. Simpson plans to deal with sail repairs while also fixing the primary autopilot (which has not worked from the [&hellipSailing World magazine revealed the HH44 as its Boat of the Year for 2024. This $2 million crossover catamaran is the performance sailor’s retirement race boat, and is the smallest of the builder’s new lineage of hybrid-powered performance catamarans. It is positioned as an entry point into big-cat sailing, with this model not requiring a [&hellipSydney, Australia (December 26, 2023) – LawConnect made best of its bid to break a hoodoo of three runner-up finishes in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race by leading the fleet towards the Heads after this afternoon’s start. The Christian Beck owned maxi led off the start line on Sydney Harbour at 1pm, then lost [&hellip
It was during the night between December 21 and 22 of the Global Solo Challenge occurred when Ari Känsäkoski (FIN) on his Class40 ZEROchallenge was shocked to see that one of the lower diagonal shrouds, the D1, had broken, with the lower pressed head shearing off at the tip-cup. Känsäkoski immediately lowered all sails hoping [&hellip
Merry Christmas!For the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, uncertainty remains for crews over the expected conditions – except that a long, wet, and cold journey is in store. The NSW Bureau of Meteorology [BOM] updated forecast for the December 26 start predicted variable winds, waves, and weather conditions, with rain, thunderstorms, and low visibility likely. [&hellipWhile cities host the Olympic Games to showcase their community, locals leverage the heightened media attention for other reasons… some good, some not so good. It is on this landscape in which the organizers plotted the most public of Opening Ceremonies for the Paris 2024 Games. Will they regret it? Here’s an update from insidethegames: [&hellip
The World Sailing Show delivers 30-minute episodes which feature news, profiles, and racing highlights from across the world of sailing. The December episode of the World Sailing Show airs December 22, By Nick Zaccardi, NBC Sports Daniela Moroz won six world titles before the age of 22 in formula kite, a sailing event that makes its Olympic debut next summer. Her family’s story begins with a pair of engineering scholars who left communist Czechoslovakia and then met for the first time on the other side of [&hellipThe U.S. Youth Championship, also known as the “Youth Champs,” is US Sailing’s pinnacle youth regatta, featuring the top sailors and most challenging performance boat classes. The 2024 Youth Champs will be held June 23-2, hosted by US Sailing at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. The regatta will be an “open” event, with [&hellip
They may not be top of the Ocean Globe Race fleet, but White Shadow (ESP) could certainly be awarded first prize for the most entertaining arrival. Under a grey, cloudy Auckland sky the scene was brightened in Waitemata Harbour by the Swan 57’s billowing spinnaker, a spontaneous kitchen utensil musical performance and dance moves from [&hellipby Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News It was late in 1982 when I was rigging my first Snipe. As there is a mast bend ram aft of the spar, the deck mounted compass was positioned alongside, making it less ideal on one tack than the other. The standard size compass at the time had maybe [&hellip: Facebook 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 Ep3 : The boats of the 37th America’s Cup Published on December 21st , 2023 Matt Sheahan and his PlanetSail team share the latest episode in a regular series of features about the road to the America’s Cup that will take us from the first official event in Vilanova to the Cup match itself in October 2024 in Barcelona , Spain . Here’s the episode : synopsis With the LEQ12, the AC40 and the AC75, it’s easy to see why the 37th
Facebook 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 Sitting down with American Magic Published on December 21st , 2023 Shirley Robertson In this edition of Shirley Robertson’s Sailing Podcast , Shirley heads to Barcelona to interview some of the key personnel from American Magic , the New York Yacht Club’s challenger to the 37th America’s . Cup Embarking on their second America’s Cup challenge , American Magic are a team rich in sailing talent , with a roster boasting a mix ofFacebook 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 Racing charters in the warm Caribbean Published on December 21st , 2023 Yachting World’s Will Bruton looks at the Caribbean yacht charter market for racing yachts and answers common questions sailors have about heading off for some sunshine . racing Regatta organizers are reporting a boom in Caribbean yacht charter entries , and , with more yachts available than ever before , the opportunities to pay and play for some racing: Facebook 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 Dave Perry’s Playbook : Winning the Middle Published on December 21st , 2023 In this three part series Dave Perry discusses the starting options . In Part 3, Dave talks us through how to start in the : middle The fastest sailors start in the middle . Starting in the middle is more conservative . Start in the middle on shifty days . We’ve heard all the advice and it’s all good advice . But there are many reasons sailors don’t
As ornaments go, this one silenced the holiday gift swap: It was a replica of Scuttlebutt, Slidell’s iconic, pink strip club, complete with flames coming from the roof. Matt Litchliter had been to countless Christmas ornament exchanges. But this time, he knew he had an ace up his sleeve. The vacant gentlemen’s club had long [&hellip
“You can’t fool me… there ain’t no Sanity Clause!” – Chico Marx For stories from December 20: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2023/12/20/ 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: Facebook 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 Sydney Hobart : targeting Tattersall Cup Published on December 20th , 2023 Sam Haynes dismisses the notion that there is a target on his back as the owner skipper of the defending overall Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race champion boat Celestial . Asked as he sat among a panel of contenders for the 2023 edition of the race that starts on December 26, Boxing Day , he instead pointed to his right , at the Tattersall . Cup TheWorld Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, has confirmed the appointment of an independent World Sailing Election Panel to oversee the 2024 Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections. The panel, comprising four independent legal and regulatory professionals, is tasked with ensuring the election process is transparent, fair and adheres to the guidelines stipulated in the World Sailing Constitution. The four appointees were confirmed at the 2023 World Sailing Annual Conference in Malaga, Spain. The elections will be held in-person at the 2024 World Sailing Annual Conference, scheduled for November 4-9, 2024. - Details
“I love Christmas. I receive a lot of wonderful presents I can’t wait to exchange.” – Henny Youngman For stories from December 19: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2023/12/19/ 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 [&hellipHigh-level match racing in 2024 kicks off in late January with the California Dreamin’ Series, including stops at San Diego Yacht Club, St. Francis Yacht Club, Long Beach Yacht Club and, due to heavy demand for match racing on the West Coast, Balboa Yacht Club has joined the series. Racing will be held in J/22s in San Diego and San Francisco, in Catalina 37s at Long Beach and in GovCup 21s at Balboa. To win the series, a skipper would count their best three scores, though to win the coveted invitation to Ficker Cup 2025. - Details
, Facebook 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 We lost the clubhouse , not the club Published on December 19th , 2023 Following the massive structure fire endured by the prominent California Yacht Club in Los Angeles on December 11, the membership and yachting community is asking what’s next . Here’s an : update California Yacht Club’s Town Hall meeting on December 17 opened with remarks centered on sympathy and resilience , shared with the more than 200 members inThe Sailing Museum, home of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, is celebrating the end of a successful 2023, the first full year in its new space, the historic Armory Building in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island. Anticipating a period of growth in the near future, the leadership and management team of The Sailing Museum has grown to accommodate the vision of the board. This fall, the National Sailing Hall of Fame welcomed its 13th annual class of inductees with a coast-to-coast celebration. – Full report
: Facebook 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 2023 Sydney Hobart : Father and son duo Published on December 19th , 2023 Collectively , Bruce Taylor and his son Drew Taylor have spent the best part of a lifetime sailing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race . Sailing on Bruce Taylor’s Reichel Pugh 40, Chutzpah , this year’s race will be their 30th together from a total of 72 starts between them , starting on December 26, 2023. It will mark a record for a father and sonCaleb Paine, Rio 2016 Olympic Medalist and World Champion, has launched the Paineful Truth podcast. Here’s the first episode summary: In this podcast, I’ll be sharing not just my personal sailing saga but also exploring the broader currents that shape this incredible sport. ‘Paineful Truth’ is my platform to challenge norms, celebrate achievements, and most [&hellip
, Facebook 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 Behind the Scenes , December 2023 Published on December 19th , 2023 Sharon Green The walls of Scuttlebutt HQ include the Ultimate Sailing calendar with this report sharing the behind-the-scenes story regarding the December 2023 . images There’s so much to pack into the December blog : that’s just how this month is , isn’t it From the 2023 Ultimate Sailing Calendar images to the launch of the 2024 edition our 42nd plus theFacebook 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 Delivering on its sustainability mission Published on December 18th , 2023 by Craig Leweck , Scuttlebutt Sailing News The 52 SUPER SERIES , with the TP52 Class , showcases monohull racing at its finest . Elite competition , with the best of gear and an international field of competitors , delivers a very high standard as an annual professional-level . circuit Elite events in the sport have also latched on to our new-foundFacebook 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 Struggling to take the next step Published on December 18th , 2023 Phil Muller , US Sailing Youth Performance Manager and Team Leader for the US Team at the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championship explains the challenge in developing youth performance for U19 : sailors The developmental classes like the Optimist , high school sailing , and Club 420 are robust with nationwide distribution . We struggle as a country to transition: Facebook 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 Dave Perry’s Playbook : Winning the Pin Published on December 18th , 2023 In this three part series Dave Perry discusses the starting options . In Part 2, Dave talks us through how to start at the pin : end The Pin is the Devil’s Playground I’ve heard myself preach this 100 times I only wish I had listened to myself more . I love winning the Pin who doesn’t But it don’t come easy and when it goes bad , it goes really bad .