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Published on April 16th, 2025
“Life is the job we all get fired from.” – Loudon Wainwright III Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, ... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2025
US Sailing met with Will Holmgren, President of the North Haven Dinghy Foundation, to get the scoop on one of America’s most enduring sailboats. The North Haven Dinghy, with its distinct wineglass stern and rich history, ... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2025
In their Extraordinary Boats series, Yachting World profiles the 42-foot JV43, a racing and fast cruising machine designed for a couple with a thirst for adventure and a taste for the barefoot sailing life: Compared with ... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2025
After previous unsuccessful attempts by World Sailing to create an Olympic circuit of events, prominent events on the Olympic class calendar saw the value of the idea and launched the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS). As athletes ... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2025
As Season 5 of SailGP approaches its mid-point, the league has released a first look of its forthcoming 2026 Season, including the return of fan-favorite locations, with multi-year hosting agreements secured across all regions. For the ... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2025
The Italian Sea4All photo won the 2025 European Disability Award Forum Photo Competition. Taken by Tiliaventum President Daniele Passoni, the forum brings together organizations from European countries that defend the interests of over 100 million people ... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2025
by Anne Kolker, WindCheck magazine Having asked many sailors if they would be my crew for a Marion Bermuda Race, I was often told that they were uncomfortable to lose sight of land. My reply has ... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2025
Dave Dellenbaugh, member of the 2025 Class of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, wants us to be better headsail trimmers. He offered some tips in WindCheck magazine, and continues the education in this report: Luff ... Read More →
Published on April 15th, 2025
Kids call it helicopter parenting. Parents call it surveillance with love. 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, ... Read More →
Published on April 15th, 2025
This is becoming a soap opera. Despite a report in the Los Angeles Times, which is supported by a City of Long Beach press release, LA28 Organizing Committee informed us late on April 15 that the ... Read More →