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: Just as teams were getting used [&hellip
The 97th Bacardi Cup and the Bacardi Invitational Regatta will break all past entry records with an unprecedented 213 teams gearing up in 2024 to compete in Miami, FL. The regatta begins with the six-day schedule for the Star Class on March 4-9, followed by the J/70, Melges 24, Snipe, Viper 640, and VX One [&hellip
Disciplinary and appeal decisions within World Sailing are determined by Independent Panels appointed by the Judicial Board. Decisions made by Member National Authorities (MNAs) are decided by the disciplinary systems of those MNAs. The Judicial Board members are: Hon. Ruth Miller (Chair), Alberto Predieri (Vice-Chair), Prof. Bruce Collins KC, Mark Yeadon, Dr. Anne Jakob, Dr. [&hellipYachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and Michel Desjoyeaux nominated Monitor. Here’s the report: “It has to be Monitor, of course! The father of all flying rockets!” says Desjoyeaux. One of the world’s first sailing hydrofoils, Monitor was created [&hellipGeorge Day looks into the facts for the Cruising Compass about how safe it is to sail in the Caribbean: In the wake of the tragic incident in Grenada and St. Vincent involving the 48-foot cat Simplicity and her crew, Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, we have heard from a wide circle of friends and [&hellip
“Time flies when you are having fun and even if you are not, so there is that” Gun Roswell FloatingPhotographer Cory Silken provides us with a computer monitor calendar for March 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
Aside from bad accommodations and worse food, offshore racing requires a lot of preparation. This prompted the organization of the inaugural Northeast Ocean Race Symposium in March of 2023. With over 150 people in attendance, the event was a winner with new topics planned for the second edition on March 16, 2024. The idea of [&hellip
“The biggest joke on mankind is that computers have begun asking humans to prove they aren’t a robot.” 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. For newsletter information: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/newsletter-read-or-subscribeAmerica’s Cup challenger Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s race boat, known as BoatOne, had on February 26 left the boatyard along the shores of Lake Geneva in Ecublens, Switzerland. BoatOne is being trucked across France and into northeastern Spain before arriving at the team base in Barcelona within a few days. The new AC75 will be [&hellipWith American sailors in an Olympic slump, two-time medalist JJ Fetter is calling for the resignations of U.S. Sailing’s CEO, president and any other board member who supports a federal lawsuit against a sailing foundation and three of its principals, including former Olympic team boss Paul Cayard. Fetter’s letter, sent Monday (Feb. 26) to U.S. [&hellipEntering the local racing scene can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for those new to the sport. However, with the right approach and mindset, even beginners can find opportunities to join racing crews. Many skippers will take beginners with no racing experience at all, just a positive attitude! Brendan Huffman of UK Sailmakers Los [&hellipby Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Providing focused and concise event reports is a challenge with the inclusion of sponsors in event names. There is nothing concise about 2024 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – St. Petersburg. Where brands once bought advertising, now we’re promoting them for free…ugh! The America’s Cup in 2024 has [&hellip“Why limit happy to an hour?” 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. For newsletter information: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/newsletter-read-or-subscribeWith 22 entrants and three staggered start dates, the 2024 San Diego to Puerto Vallarta International Yacht Race can spread the fleet out along the 1000nm course. Peter Isler, who is navigating Roy Disney’s Andrews 68 Pyewacket, shares some advice from somewhere between San Diego Bay to the entrance of Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta, [&hellipOf the ten Sailing events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, only three of the competitions use boats most people can relate to: ILCAs and 470s. Everything else is a skiff, board, or catamaran. How did this premier event become so unlike the sport it represents? The newly published World Sailing Olympic Vision is a 39-page [&hellipWorld Sailing has published its Olympic Vision strategy which is aimed at strengthening the sport’s contribution to the Olympic Movement. Produced with the support of global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, and following extensive consultation with Member National Authorities (MNAs), World Sailing classes, the World Sailing Board and Council, and athlete representatives, the Olympic Vision [&hellip
(February 27, 2024; Day 52) – French solo racer Charles Caudrelier, skipper of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, crossed the finish line off the coast of Brest this morning at 8h 37mn 42s local time (UTC+1hrs) to win the 2024 Arkea Ultim Challenge-Brest, the first ever solo multihull race around the world, sailed in giant [&hellipIt is hard to imagine the horror endured by an American couple who had their boat boarded by escaped convicts in Grenada, and then violently forced to aid their movement to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. While the boat and criminals have been recovered, the owners remain missing. This statement comes from their family: We [&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 Developments of the AC75 Mainsail Published on February 26th , 2024 by Dave Reed , Sailing World As complex as the AC75s will be when launched for racing at the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Challenger Series , New York YC’s American Magic trimmer Lucas Calabrese says that getting the team’s 75-foot foiler around the racecourse will demand the same fundamentals he honed in his years of Olympic 470 sailing . A mainsail isKnud Wibroe, 97, passed away on February 12, 2024. Knud was born on September 26, 1926, the youngest of six siblings, in Aalborg, Denmark. His parents were Kirsten and Frederik Wibroe.
Knud had a wonderful childhood with his siblings: two girls and four boys. He grew up on the water and seriously took the helm when he and his "twin" brother, Niels-Ib, were given a boat by their parents at 16 years old.
Though he always loved his work, his first priority was his family, with sailing a close second. - 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 Mother Nature needs to be an iceboater Published on February 26th , 2024 With 85 entrants , the 2024 DN North American Championship on February 26 to March 2 faced the annual challenge of finding suitable ice . The plan was for racing to be in the continent’s eastern region , but Mother Nature missed the memo . Karen Binder provides this update on February : 26 Good morning from , Minnesota Lake Waconia is the chosen spot ,: 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 Taking steps toward a sustainable future Published on February 26th , 2024 While wind provides clean energy to power sailboats , the sails aren’t all that green . The marine industry is looking for ways to minimize its impact , with North Sails’ Commercial Director Tom Davis responding to some Scuttlebutt questions about their new RENEW sails What is the impact on the environment for the sailcloth RENEW is replacing , and
Willem Janzoon, a captain of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) led the first European expedition to: 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 Creating a performance hub in Pensacola Published on February 26th , 2024 American Magic , the US Challenger for the 37th America’s Cup , and the City of Pensacola have confirmed a partnership to support the team’s pursuit of building a premier high-performance sailing franchise in the United States while igniting economic vitality and community enrichment in Pensacola , . FL Through this partnership , American Magic hasAn American couple has gone missing in the Caribbean after three escaped prisoners allegedly used their yacht to island hop before getting recaptured by authorities, according to investigators. Ralph Hendry and his wife Kathy Brandel disappeared from their yacht, Simplicity, which was docked in the waters of the southern Caribbean nation of Grenada, Hendry's sister, Suellen Desmarais, told ABC News. - Full report
The 2024 J/24 Midwinter Championship saw a variety of conditions from wild winds and waves to beautiful sun and seas to a final day lacking breeze and races. After five races overall (including one discard), Paul Abdullah’s Team Tarheel earned the 2024 title with 7 net points and finishes all in the top four. - 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 News Australia wins Australia Sail Grand Prix Published on February 25th , 2024 Tom Slingsby and his Australian crew have been crowned champions at the SailGP event on February 24-25 in Sydney , Australia . With the home crowd cheering them on , the Australia team secured its first win of SailGP Season 4 after missing out in the previous seven SailGP events despite six podium . finishes To win after coming so close so many times and
Many of our videos are not rendered and uploaded in full 360 where the user can move the camera them, : 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 McCann , Reineke top USA Olympic Trials Published on February 24th , 2024 Ford McCann Houston , TX and Erika Reineke Fort Lauderdale , FL won the USA Trials for the men’s and women’s singlehanded dinghy fleets , which were held February 17-24 for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Miami , . FL Reineke’s victory assures her participation at the Olympics in the ILCA 6 while McCann achieved athlete selection and will represent Team: 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 Telemedicine can saves lives offshore Published on February 23rd , 2024 Being prepared for the unexpected is a mandate when sailing offshore , even if it means asking for help . George Day offers a solution for medical emergencies in the Cruising Compass Over many years of making offshore passages , I’ve been on several boats on which a crew member had a medical emergency . On a trip through Windward Passage to Jamaica , a
: 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 Making waves in sneaker design Published on February 23rd , 2024 Kenneth Jones is a man who shows up for his family , his community , and his . country Stationed at the Atlantic Area Communications Command Center in Norfolk , Virginia , Petty Officer Jones and his team help save lives at sea by delivering rapid , reliable , and secure communications operations to Coast Guard operational commanders , joint and interagency: : 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 Paineful Truth : Daniela Moroz Published on February 23rd , 2024 Caleb Paine , Rio 2016 Olympic Medalist and World Champion , hosts the Paineful Truth podcast . Here is the episode : description Paine is joined by Daniela Moroz , champion kiteboarder who embodies her motto : Shred Till Dead . 8221 A 6-time Formula Kite World Champion and 4-time US Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year , Moroz offers a glimpse into her world ofConversations with Classic Boats is a podcast about classic boat designs and the stories behind them. Hosted by Tom Darling, the 29th episode traces how college sailing goes offshore.
Among the hundreds of college sailing teams, there is a movement afoot for collegiate sailors to team with willing and generous big boat owners and train crews to race in the increasing number of offshore college events. - 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 Race to Alaska Podcast Published on February 22nd , 2024 The Race to Alaska will hold its 8th edition in 2024 continuing with its 750-mile course from Port Townsend , WA to Victoria , BC . And now there is a podcast series prior to the June 9 start . This episode questions how two of the entrants could be in the same race . Meet the soloist of Team SKOFTIG as they chat with Jake and the quad-ists Team Juvenile Delinquents(February 22, 2024; Day 47) - 2024 Arkea Ultim Challenge-Brest race leader Charles Caudrelier and the ULTIM Maxi Edmond de Rothschild have been in the Azores port of Horta since yesterday morning waiting for Storm Louis to leave the Bay of Biscay and a weather window to open to allow him to complete the final 1200 miles of the 24,400 nautical miles solo multihull race around the world which started on January 7.
Louis is the name given to a very large active Atlantic depression which is currently sweeping Europe, from the south of Ireland to Lisbon. Louis is more 1000 miles wide and almost 2000 miles from west to east. - Full report
The six teams for the 37th America’s Cup will race their AC75s for the first time when they line-up for the third and final Preliminary Regatta in Barcelona on August 22-25, ahead of the start of the Challenger Selection Series on August 29, 2024. Following the publication of the AC37 Protocol and AC75 Class Rule [&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 Game time for 2024 Puerto Vallarta Race Published on February 22nd , 2024 The biennial San Diego to Puerto Vallarta International Yacht Race started in 1953, and returns for the 37th running February 22 March 1, 2024. Twenty-two boats are set to compete in this year’s 1000nm race from the start line in San Diego Bay to the entrance of Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta , . Mexico With three staggered start dates , Class 6 boats
Fort Charlotte, Antigua (February 22, 2024) – The Royal Ocean Racing Club has confirmed that the Farr 100 Leopard 3 (MON), skippered by Joost Schuijff, is the overall winner of the 2024 RORC Caribbean 600. While 24 boats are still racing under the IRC rating rule, none of the teams still at sea can better [&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 Your Move , US Sailing Published on February 22nd , 2024 Dean Brenner’s involvement with the US Olympic Sailing Program began as a competitor before transitioning to a member of the program’s oversight committee and then Chairman and Team Leader for the 2008 and 2012 Games . Amid the program’s recent struggles Brenner provides a path forward in this : report Nearly one year ago , Scuttlebutt published my essay on the Root