Published on June 3rd, 2024
Sailing has its traditions, and for better or worse, the adult beverage is one of them. At some yacht clubs, this tradition goes so far as a designated house drink. In 2010, Scuttlebutt took on the ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2024
The 8th edition of the 750 mile Race to Alaska (R2AK) began June 9 with a 40-mile “proving stage” from Port Townsend, WA to Victoria, BC. For those that finished within 36 hours, they were allowed ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2024
With the shared recon program coming to an end on June 22, the teams for the 37th America’s Cup now enter a ‘dark’ period of reconnaissance where they will look to bring on the innovations, the ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2024
The famous Canadian racer has new owners and will be on the lakes this summer. Story by Wendy Mitman Clarke for SAIL magazine: Red Jacket, the 40-footer that became the first Canadian boat to win the ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2024
This is the final form guide for the ten Sailing events at the Paris 2024 Olympics as revealed by the World Sailing Rankings latest update on July 1. The rankings are based on results in various ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2024
After the 2020 edition of the Vendée Globe generated unprecedented interest, the elite solo round the world race increased the number of places at the start to 40 IMOCA competitors for the 2024 edition. The qualification ... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2024
The Atlantic storm season has gotten underway exceptionally early as Beryl on June 30 became the earliest Category 4 on record in the Atlantic Ocean and the only Category 4 in the month of June. Also ... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2024
The 2024 U.S. Junior Women’s Championship awarded singlehanded and doublehanded titles on June 27-July 1 in Bristol, RI. Leila Pfrang won the 18-boat ILCA 6 division by three points over Kaitlyn Beaver, while Olympia and Maribelle ... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2024
During the racing for the 37th America’s Cup, expect to see the fabulous AC75s limping along, off the foils and struggling in light winds. It is hard to watch and has been one of the focal ... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2024
The SailGP league made a significant commitment to the United States in Season 4, scheduling four of its 13 events in the country. Having a USA team is part of the formula, but a change of ... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2024
With $2 million USD on the line at the SailGP Grand Final on July 13-14, every points penalty imposed by Craig Mitchell and his team of umpires during the season has had a potentially big impact. ... Read More →