Published on April 17th, 2025
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News It was April 15, known as Tax Day in the USA for the deadline to submit individual income tax returns to the federal government. But in 2025, it would also ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2025
The Clipper 70 was introduced for the 2013-14 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, and is now preparing to carry novice crew for another 40,000 nm lap in 2025-26. Designed by Tony Castro, it will be ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2025
Roger Cottle was presumed dead after falling overboard and lost at sea for five-and-a-half hours in a holed lifejacket, at night. He tells the story for Practical Boat Owner magazine: Falling overboard, I discovered that what ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2025
The second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam has athletes competing in the 56th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française on April 21-26 in Hyères, France. More than 800 athletes are expected for the ten ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2025
US Sailing and the Match Racing Committee have chosen Lindsey Baab, Will Donovan, and George Higham as the recipients for the 2025 David Storrs Grant. The program is designed to help match race teams ages 19-29 ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2025
US Sailing is seeking entrants to represent the USA for the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, to be held September 22-October 1 in Cowes, Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. This is the second ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2025
Michael Ellison, 89, a prominent member of the World Sailing Speed Record Council, passed away on April 14, 2025. He dedicated many years to the WSSRC, providing input and knowledge for the record monitoring agency. Michael ... Read More →
Published on April 17th, 2025
The America’s Cup Hall of Fame has selected James Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn for the Class of 2025. They will be honored at the America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction gala in the Model ... Read More →
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 →