Published on November 13th, 2024
The Vendée Globe, raced in the 60-foot IMOCA, is the elite race round the world, solo, non-stop, and without assistance. On November 10, 40 skippers started the 2024-25 edition which begins and ends in Les Sables ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2024
Just 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 ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2024
Racing sets sail November 21 out of Nanny Cay, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands for the concluding event of the 2024 44Cup. At present the battle for the season’s title looks set to be between ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2024
Buenos 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. ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2024
Sailing World’s Dave Reed takes a look at the new squads, new looks and a new season for the teams of SailGP, which steps off in Dubai for the long year ahead. SailGP Season 4 is ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2024
US Sailing, the National Governing Body for sailing in the United States, announced the athlete selection system and requirements for the highly anticipated 2025 Team Race World Championship. The event will be hosted by the New ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2024
Conversations with Classic Boats is a podcast about classic boat designs and the stories behind them. Hosted by Tom Darling, this episode celebrates the International Six Metre Class. Classic race boats built to the International Rule ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2024
Since its inauguration nearly 80 years ago, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has built an esteemed global reputation and become one of the most famous fixtures on the international sporting calendar. Rolex has partnered the ... Read More →
Published on November 19th, 2024
Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing ... Read More →