by Helen Fretter, Yachting World Thomas Coville’s Sodebo and Francois Gabart’s SVR-Lazartigue set off within hours of each other, attempting to break the non-stop around the world crewed record, the famed ‘no limits’ Jules Verne Trophy. The two crews hope to better the current time set in 2017 of 40 days, 23 hours, 30 minutes [&hellip
Photographer Cory Silken provides us with a computer monitor calendar for December 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
Pete Boland hosts Sailfaster, a podcast series where racing sailors discuss what it takes to sail faster and how races are won. In this episode, Boland hosts Tom Burnham, fresh off his America’s Cup experience with American Magic. With his extensive top-tier sailing experience, including five America’s Cup campaigns, Burnham has been a key asset [&hellip“A thought about Thanksgiving Day: Once, there was this day when…everyone realized they needed each other.” – April Burns, Pieces of April 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. [&hellip(November 27, 2024; Day 18) – Unprecedented solo monohull speeds continue to be sustained by the leading five boats on the Vendée Globe as they head towards the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope. The fastest among the group is Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil), pushing the 24-hour solo monohull record higher and higher on [&hellipHaving been spared the significant damage back-to-back major hurricanes inflicted upon many parts of Florida, the team at St. Petersburg Yacht Club is positioned to launch the 5-stage Sailing World Regatta Series in 2025 with the first event on February 14-16. The regatta will be the first major event utilizing the club’s new state-of-the-art marina [&hellipIn this report by US Sailing, they look at the science behind how sailing improves our mental and physical health: “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water,” wrote the noted American anthropologist Loren Eiseley. This belief in the enchanting, transformative power of water isn’t just a poetic notion, it is [&hellip“The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.” – Steven Wright 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-subscribe
They came from all corners of the Globe – Australia, China, France, Italy, New Zealand, South America, Sweden, UK, and USA to share experiences of rounding Cape Horn and to honor one man, veteran French Cape Horner Jean-Luc van den Heede who has rounded the infamous Cape 12 times – a record among living circumnavigators. [&hellipThe World Sailing Show delivers 30-minute episodes which feature news, profiles, and racing highlights from across the world of sailing. November 2024 Show features: • Singapore crowns this year’s winners at the 2024 World Sailing Awards • Team Emirates New Zealand retains the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup • 23,400 miles of ocean await as the [&hellip: Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Feature Living in the Scuttlebutt World Published on November 25th , 2024 by Craig Leweck , Scuttlebutt Sailing News The eating season is on in the USA . It began October 31 when Halloween candy got consumed , and accelerates on the fourth Thursday of November when all forms of food is eaten on Thanksgiving . That’s this . week Over-consumption continues through Christmas , New Years Eve , and pretty much any event that gets us through winter . Super Bowl , Mardi Gras , March: Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Feature High wire act in the South Atlantic Published on November 25th , 2024 November 25, 2024 Day 16 The 24 hour solo monohull record had already been broken twice on this tenth edition of the Vendée Globe but last night in the South Atlantic it fell successively to an onslaught of attacks as the leaders of the solo non stop race round the world enjoyed perfect conditions for sustained high . speed Thomas Ruyant VULNERABLE Nicolas Lunven Holcim PRB Charlie Dalin MACIF Santé
Following on from the death of her husband - noted sailing journalist Bob Ross - in June, Evelyn Ross passed away peacefully November 24, 2024 after a short illness, surrounded by her family.
She was a force in life – one of a kind – the very traits that Bob found so attractive. They were inseparable and totally dedicated to each other and their blended family. Eve loved her family – they were number one with her – and she stayed proud of the children and their children to the end. - Full report
While Sailing seeks to heighten its commercial profile with broadcast friendly formats for the America’s Cup and SailGP, the real measure is athlete awareness. Watching fast boats is one thing; recognizing the athletes walking down a street on Tuesday is what sells product. Is Ben Ainslie the closest to having that status? The UK-based BBC, [&hellip: : Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information News Clipper Race : Tenacity and passion Published on November 24th , 2024 Tasked with leading a crew of up to 22 adventure-seekers around the world , the role of a Clipper Race Skipper is one of the most demanding leadership positions in the industry . Once the successful Skippers get through a rigorous selection process , five months of intensive preparation follows . The initial selection process involves rounds of interviews and intense on-the-water trials , but the hard work: Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Feature Catching up with Daniel Escudero Published on November 24th , 2024 Daniel Escudero has chalked up quite a 2024, which combined disappointment at the US Olympic trials along with major victories at events like ILCA North Americans and most recently winning college nationals in the ILCA 7. He also recently became a member of the American Yacht Club . American Yacht Club caught up with him about his journey and lessons learned sailing at the highest . levels Daniel was: : Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information News SailGP : New Zealand takes first of season Published on November 24th , 2024 New Zealand has planted its flag in the 2025 SailGP Season , beating Emirates GBR and the United States to claim a dominant win in Dubai over November 23-24, 2024. It marks the second consecutive win for Peter Burling’s Kiwi crew in Dubai , with the team also claiming the win here in Season 4. The Black Foils executed a perfect start to streak ahead of the Americans and British , but the race wasThe final event of the 2024 44Cup, held in the British Virgin Islands, was won by Aleph Racing while Vladimir Prosikhin’s Team Nika closed the season as the overall winners. - Full report
The 2024 Star South American Championship wrapped up in spectacular fashion with Paul Cayard (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA) claiming the title after three days in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The duo demonstrated their mastery of the challenging conditions and finished the championship with a well-deserved victory. - Full report
From the Williams sisters to the Brownlee brothers, plenty of talented families have graced the Olympic Games. And if there is one athlete who has seen success in the prestigious sporting event shared out across generations, it’s Brazilian sailor Martine Grael. A two-time Olympic champion in sailing’s 49er FX category, Grael is the latest in [&hellipby Wally Cross, Quantum Sails Choosing 10 boat improvements each year will lead to consistent and faster results. This is the perfect time of the year to review everything that affects to your boat’s speed. Many sailors choose improvements such as: • New Sail(s) • Better Electronics • Improved Boat Bottom-Keel-Rudder • Larger Crew • [&hellip: : Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information News World Sailing : Ready for the Future Published on November 23rd , 2024 World Sailing has officially launched its new strategy , Ready for the Future , which will guide the sport from 2025 to 2029. Developed in collaboration with athletes , World Sailing Council representatives , World Sailing Board Members , Classes and stakeholders , the strategy focuses on four priorities for the . sport Events and Commercial Great events which grow the audience for sailing , as well asSail Newport, Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center, has been selected to host a unique national sailing event next year with the remote-controlled 2025 DragonFlite95 (DF95) US National Championship. The regatta will occur October 16-19 and will be the first radio-controlled national championship in Newport. - Full report
: Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information News Foiling Week line up grows Published on November 22nd , 2024 Foiling Week Pensacola 2025’s line-up has been bolstered with the addition of three fast-foiling boards and an open class discipline , taking it to fourteen classes participating so far . Foiling Week is the premier international foiling event , and the World Sailing Special Event will make its stateside debut in Florida early 2025 when Pensacola will become a hub of innovative foiling technology and thrillingThe Boat Builder Awards were handed out during a ceremony at the Amsterdam Maritime Museum in conjunction with 2024 Metstrade. Organized by International Boat Industry and Metstrade, the annual awards program recognized boatbuilders across 11 categories.
For the 10th edition of the awards, 97 nominations were accepted for final consideration across 11 categories that reflect industry priorities, including innovation, customer growth, sustainability, and people and skills. A total of 31 companies were shortlisted as finalists, with 11 winners and three honorable mentions named. – Full report
, : Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Feature Samo Vidic wins Yacht Racing Image Award , again Published on November 21st , 2024 November 21, 2024 Slovenian photographer Samo Vidic is the winner of the Yacht Racing Image award 2024 for the second consecutive year thanks to a photo taken during SailGP . Bermuda Vidic has claimed victory in the 14th edition of the international photo competition devoted to the sport of sailing . With over 20 years of experience as a sports photographer , Vidic has cultivated a deepJust found out the company that produces yardsticks won’t be making them any longer. 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-subscribeRacing started November 21 in the British Virgin Islands for the concluding event of the 2024 44Cup. At present the battle for the season’s title is between Vladimir Prosikhin’s Team Nika and Igor Lah’s Team Ceeref Vaider, lying first and second. Team Nika won the opening event of the season and the 2024 44Cup World Championship at the end of August, while Lah’s team has kept pumping out consistent results. The real race is on to reach the podium, where of nine RC44s competing, eight still mathematically have the chance to end the season third. – Full report
: Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Feature Another record set in Vendée Globe Published on November 20th , 2024 One week on exactly since Nico Lunven IMOCA Holcim-PRB set a new solo 24-hours monohull distance record on the second day of the 2024-25 Vendée Globe , Paprec Arkéa solo skipper Yoann Richomme dramatically bettered that mark on the Vendée Globe , before running out of track and hitting the buffers as he and the other leaders of the solo non stop race around the world slowed into the . Doldrums Richomme’sBuenos Aires, Argentina (November 20, 2024) – The 2024 Star Class South American Championship is set to kick off in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 20 to 23, bringing together 31 teams from around the world. Hosted in Buenos Aires, the championship will feature a strong representation from Argentina as well as international teams from [&hellip
: : Facebook About Subscribe Calendar Store Contact Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Search Navigation Home Photos and Videos Photos Videos Newsletter Read it Subscribe to it Resources Sailing Club Store Suppliers Information Feature Eight Bells : William Alexander Abbott Published on November 20th , 2024 One of the best yacht builders worldwide and past member of the Canadian sailing team , William Bill” Alexander Abbott has passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 98. Bill was born to Laurence and Bertha Abbott on June 2, 1926, in Capreol , Ontario , where he grew up adventuring in the woods with his dog team , fishing , picking blueberries and learning to hunt . Bill’s appreciation of nature