Feature

Living in the Scuttlebutt World

Published on December 16th, 2024

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News This has been the 27th year of Scuttlebutt Sailing News, with 2024 having 94 newsletters distributed and 1900+ reports to the website. I joined the“firm” in 2002 when my kids ... Read More


News

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


News

Record pace for Vendée Globe leaders

Published on January 2nd, 2025

(January 2, 2025; Day 54) – As the two Vendée Globe leaders ascend the south Atlantic along Brazil, leader Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) and Yoann Richomme (PAPREC ARKÉA) have yet to reach the South Easterly ... Read More


Dock Talk

In pursuit of the Jules Verne Trophy

Published on January 2nd, 2025

Thomas Coville (FRA) and six crew on the Sodebo Ultim 3 began on December 20 their pursuit of the Jules Verne Trophy, crossing the start line at 21h 34min 55s (FR time) between the Créac’h lighthouse ... Read More


Dock Talk

Racing on at 5o5 World Championship

Published on January 2nd, 2025

The 2025 5o5 World Championship got underway for 69 teams from six nations, with the 10-race series being held January 2-7 in Adelaide, Australia. The teams got an early test at the Australian Championship on December ... Read More


Dock Talk

Game time at Moth World Championship

Published on January 2nd, 2025

The 2024 Moth World Championship has attracted 77 entrants representing 15 nations for the 20-race series on January 4-9 in Manly, New Zealand. The North American contingent has three from Canada and 12 from USA, with ... Read More


Feature

SAIL’s 2025 Best Boats Awards

Published on January 2nd, 2025

SAIL magazine revealed its annual Best Boat Nominees in September 2024 and now has selected the 2025 winners: Every year we are excited to announce our Top 10 Best Boats in the January/February issue, and after ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on January 1st, 2025

Dear Weathermen, if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything. 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


Photo

Sailing Calendar: January 2025

Published on January 1st, 2025

Photographer Cory Silken provides us with a computer monitor calendar for January 2025. Click here to open the image, then put your cursor over it, right click to open the drop down menu and indicate you ... Read More


News

Icebergs on the Vendée Globe course

Published on January 1st, 2025

(January 1, 2025; Day 53) – The first few hours of 2025 have brought a big, unwelcome surprise. For the first time since 2008, three Vendée Globe skippers have seen an iceberg. Though they were warned ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on December 31st, 2024

Every New Year’s I have the same question: “How did I get home?” – Melanie White Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of ... Read More


News

Good Jibes with Rob Overton

Published on December 31st, 2024

The Good Jibes podcast, provided by the team at Latitude 38 magazine, share stories and tips from West Coast sailors on the topics of community, cruising, and racing. The guest in this episode is racing rules ... Read More



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