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Follow the Vendée Globe 2024-25

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


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

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


News

Final event of 44Cup 2024 Season

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


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 ... Read More


Dock Talk

2024 Star South American Champs

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


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 ... Read More


Feature

SailGP: Preview of Season 5

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


Feature

Conversations with Classic Boats

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


News

Gearing up for Sydney-Hobart 2024

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


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

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



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