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 November 12th, 2024
The International Sunfish Class Association (ISCA), which has endured a strained relationship with supplier LaserPerformance, has appointed Zim Sailing as the new builder and supplier of class approved boats and parts. Zim Sailing is North America’s ... Read More →
Published on November 11th, 2024
On November 10, the 341-meter Disney Treasure rescued four crew when their disabled 50-foot catamaran was taking on water about 265 miles southwest of Bermuda. The Disney cruise ship performed the rescue in coordination with the ... Read More →
Published on November 11th, 2024
Racing yachts are meant to be raced, so rather than strapped to a shipping cradle for a trip to North America, the 2025 RORC Transatlantic Race departs from the Canary Islands on January 12 for the ... Read More →
Published on November 11th, 2024
Following recommendation from the World Sailing Special Regulations Sub-Committee, the Oceanic and Offshore Committee unanimously approved changes to design requirements of storm sails, aiming to clarify the primary role as essential safety equipment. “The use of ... Read More →
Published on November 11th, 2024
(November 11, 2024; Day 2) – Pre-race favorite Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prevoyance) is living up to his billing as he leads the 40 boat Vendée Globe fleet towards the first big test of the skippers ... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2024
Daniel Escudero ‘25 of the Webb Institute and Sophia Montgomery ’25 of Harvard University won the 2024 College Sailing Open and Women’s Singlehanded National Championships held November 9-10 in St. Petersburg, FL. With 18 boats in ... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2024
Les Sables d’Olonne, France (November 10, 2024) – The official start for the 40 skippers in the 10th Vendée Globe took place today at 13:02. They have now set off on the most famous and challenging ... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2024
The first-ever J/70 US National Championship was held for 18 teams on November 8-10 in Fort Worth, TX. After completing three races on the opening day, light winds prevented further racing on the next two days, ... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2024
At the 2024 World Sailing General Assembly, the final meeting of the 2024 Annual Conference, World Sailing Member National Authorities voted in the Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections. Incumbent President Quanhai Li (CHN) was re-elected for a ... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2024
The On Course series takes a regular look at the sailing world with show host Matt Sheahan. Here is the Episode 36 description: One start, one finish, one lap of the planet… alone. The Vendée Globe ... Read More →
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