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Thirty-six teams representing ten nations will seek to win the 2023 J/24 World Championship on September 12-16 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Ten races are scheduled over five consecutive days. The line-up has Argentina- 2, Australia- 6, Germany- 4, Greece- 11, Hungary- […]

Nick Spangenberg attempting to tame a summer storm in Hvide Sande, Denmark At the start of August Nick Spangenberg was in Denmark and the young German lucked out with a proper summer storm, which saw winds in excess of 55 […]

Ben Ainslie’s Emirates GBR has triumphed at Sail Grand Prix taking place in Saint-Tropez, beating Season 3 champions Australia and Los Angeles victors Spain in a dramatic sprint to the finish line. Held on September 9-10, the triumph ends a […]

Doug Rastello and his USA team on ‘Good To Go’ have won the 2023 J/70 European Championship on September 5-9 in Portland, UK. With crew Steve Hunt, John Wallace, and Morgan Trubovich, Rastello won by 11 points over Vasco Serpa […]

Thirty-three teams representing 10 nations competed in the 2023 International Six Metre World Championship on September 4-8 in Cowes, UK. The fleet WAS divided into two divisions, the Open Division and the Classic Division for those yachts built prior to […]

The first Preliminary Regatta on the road to the 37th America’s Cup begins in the Catalan port of Vilanova i La Geltrú on September 14-17 and offers the first competition for the challengers and defender. While the results do not […]

The 8th edition of the Race to Alaska (R2AK) returns again in 2024 for the 750 mile course from Port Townsend, WA to Victoria, BC. But unlike the 2022 and 2023 races, the western side of Vancouver Island is no […]

The second annual edition of the ORC Double Handed World Championship will be held September 11-15 in Barcelona, Spain. The event is organized by RCNB, a delegation of the Royal Spanish Federation of Sailing (RFEV) under the authority of the […]

Oda Brødholt indulging in Devil’s Bay, Karpathos During the summer months Karpathos, Greece, is one of the windiest places in Europe, particularly during July and August when the Meltemi winds are often above 25 knots. Oda Brødholt has recently been […]

It was August 8 when fires fanned out across Maui, and a day later when it became known that Lahaina Town, home of Lahaina Yacht Club, had been destroyed. In this report by Neil Rabinowitz for Cruising World, he reflects […]

The third installment of Season 4 for SailGP brings ten teams to the France Sail Grand Prix taking place in Saint-Tropez on September 9-10. The F50 fleet will go head to head for five qualifying fleet races with the top […]

The launch of Zim Sailing Regional Roundtables will offer one-day brainstorming and group discussion gatherings, designed to bring together sailing community and industry leaders from particular geographical regions to collaborate on various aspects of the sport. The events will serve […]

Twenty-six teams will compete September 8-10 at the 2023 U.S. Team Racing Championship in San Diego, CA. Past event winners, College team racing national champions and All Americans, and other accomplished team racers will battle for the George R. Hinman […]

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The extent of Naples Sabot racing is limited to about a 100-mile range in Southern California, with several prominent sailmakers getting their start in the Class. So it was with some surprise that my […]

Dudu Levi reveals his top tips when it comes to rig ducking Compared to 10 years ago, Freestyle has changed quite a lot. Although you may need to master the basic sliding moves when first entering into the wonderful world […]

Beginning with its first season in 2019, American billionaire business magnate Larry Ellison agreed to fund SailGP for five years, after which it was to be a commercially sustainable sports league. But when the pandemic cancelled the second season, five […]

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Bring on the vuvuzelas and outlandish proclamations… the SSL GOLD CUP is back. After promoting itself as the ‘FOOTBALL WORLD CUP’ of sailing, the build-up came to a crashing halt in October 2022 when […]

Before the America’s Cup defenders sought exorbitant hosting rights, there was a lasting love affair with the city and the event. While the Australians did not hold the trophy for long, they have not forgotten the joy of that time. […]

Registration is open for the 50th anniversary of the St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) to be held in 2024 on March 29-31 in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. First held in October 1974, and started by St. Thomas Yacht Club […]

Following the 13th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum in 2022, the international conference dedicated to the sport of sailing is getting a reboot as it skips 2023 and commits to hosting the event in 2024 alongside METSTRADE Amsterdam, the […]

With USA entrants from coast to coast (and Hawaii) plus Ukraine, 35 competitors came out for the 2023 Finn North American Championship on September 2-4 in Newport Beach, CA. James Golden, after stumbling with a 12th in the first race, […]

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Since his death on September 1, the tributes for Jimmy Buffett have flowed strong, celebrating his career as singer-songwriter but also the impact he had on his audience. What I would have given to […]

The inaugural Global Solo Challenge 2023-24 seeks to be a budget-friendly solo, non-stop race around the world. Using a pursuit format, entrants from 34 to 70 feet will depart between August 26 to January 6 from A Coruña, Spain, with […]

While the year 2020 will largely be defined by the pandemic which impacted the world, it was also a time when the scientific community became baffled by incidents of orcas ramming sailing boats along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts. These conflicts continue […]

“We dedicated this one to Jimmy Buffett,” says Chris Cannon, owner of Verissimo, the Alden 65 that won the 96th Annual Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race as news had just broken of the singer-songwriter’s passing the day before. […]

With course lengths of 116 nm and 143 nm, the 2023 Vineyard Race on September 1 attracted 89 entrants for the 89th edition. Hosted by Stamford Yacht Club (Stamford, CT), overall winner on the short course was the J/92 Silent […]

The third event of the four-stage 2023 Grand Slam Series match race circuit attracted ten teams for the Thompson Cup on August 30-September 2 in Oyster Bay, NY. Sailed in Match 40s, Chris Poole defended his 2022 title in convincing […]

Marc Paré putting in the hard work to make his dreams come true – the Spaniard currently occupies second in the overall rankings heading into second half of year Marc Paré (Duotone) had started to make his mark on the […]

Bowdoin, a private liberal arts college along coastal Maine, is looking to build on last year’s success on the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) circuit. Last spring, the team broke records at the Women’s Fleet Race Nationals, finishing in fifth place, […]

The problem with competition is that it can become too competitive, and we lose sight of the other intangibles that make sailing an attractive activity. Kathy Parks shares her experience at an event that had the right mix: It is […]

Portsmouth, UK (September 3, 2023) – The eleven-strong fleet got underway to start the Clipper 2023-24 Race, with the 13th edition beginning in light conditions and the Solent’s strong tidal flow offering a challenging first day for this round the […]

This video was put together at Navy to emphasize the value of sailing to develop Naval officers and leaders. While it’s focused on the Naval Academy programs, the lessons learned in sailing are applicable to all walks of life. Source: […]

What if someone could tell you exactly how to win your next race without ever having to watch you sail? According to B. Lindsay, it is possible and easier than you think. Story for Sailing World: Over six months of […]

The effort by Frank Quealey in promoting the Australian 18 Footers League is unmatched, and he recently reflected on a vital chapter of history for the iconic skiff. Notably, this was a turning point for the class in which… wait […]

Barcelona, as the host of the 37th America’s Cup, is the capital of Catalonia which has a complicated history, and presently is considered an autonomous community within the country of Spain. So, the competition is in Spain… sort of. Catalonians […]

The J Class competed for the America’s Cup trophy in three editions between 1930 and 1937, and in 2024 will host their World Championship alongside the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, Spain. While these 100+ footers proved to be too […]

After the challenges to host the 2020 Olympics amid a pandemic and postponement, the Paris 2024 Olympics seeks a return of normalcy. And when all is said and done, a moment of significance will occur at the Closing Ceremony. There […]

The Mobility Cup regatta has helped establish sailing clubs across country for people with physical, neurological disabilities. Sailors with disabilities came from across Canada to compete in 2023 Mobility Cup held August 27-31 at National Yacht Club in Toronto. Mobility […]

by Chris Bieri After nearly a decade of dormancy, sailboat racing is booming in Resurrection Bay, Alaska. For Liam Zsolt, sailing started with a dream. Half a dozen years later, and Zsolt is one of five skippers who competed for […]

There’s been ribbon-cutting, cannon fire, astro navigation demonstrations, medical training, safety inspections, and a Pimms or two on the pontoons. With the 14 iconic yachts taking part in the 2023-24 Ocean Globe Race (OGR) docked in Southampton, England, there’s never […]

by Kim Couranz A few weeks ago, I enjoyed racing my ILCA 6 out in the Chesapeake Bay one day and at the mouth of the Severn River off Bay Ridge the other day. Saturday was super hot, but after […]

Olympic and Pan American Games athlete Lisa Ross reminds us how we all contribute to progress: I recently revisited my contribution in 2019 to Lyndsay Doyle’s incredible #superROLEmodels project, which highlights women in sport – at all levels and in […]

The 2023 Clagett/Oakcliff Match Race Clinegatta for sailors with disabilities was hosted by Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club over the weekend of August 25-27, with twelve sailors from across the US traveling to Oyster Bay, NY to participate. The first day […]

Mike Martin describes the Bridge to Bridge race in San Francisco as “the best race in the world, ever.” Certainly, that description is up for argument, but who could complain about a downwind blast in 20+ knots of breeze between […]

Episode 8 sees Alessio Stillrich try to push his boundaries with some new moves Alessio Stillrich (Simmer / Simmer Sails) is back with the latest episode of ‘Moments of My Life’, which sees the Spaniard back in his home of […]

Peru gets underway with the completion of the opening round Day 1 of the Pro Men’s heats saw round 1 completed in gorgeous waves in Pacasmayo, Peru. The 4 Star Pacasmayo Classic on the Unified PWA IWT Wave Tour is […]

The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is hosting the 2023 Rolex Middle Sea Race, scheduled to start on October 21 from Grand Harbour, Malta. Last year’s race attracted 118 yachts, another exceptional achievement for a race that always draws an […]

The celebration of 100 years of E Scow sailing will culminate at the 2023 Nationals, held from September 6-10, hosted by the Mendota Yacht Club in Madison, Wisconsin. The E Scow Class started their year-long celebration with a No Boat […]

The 14th Clipper Round the World Yacht race will start from a line off Southsea Castle in Portsmouth, UK, at 1600 on September 3, 2023. The 11 identical 70 foot yachts, manned with 24 crew aboard each, coming from 63 […]

Sail Canada, along with the Port Credit Yacht Club (PCYC), is inviting all Canadian sailing fans to Canada’s third annual Celebration of Sailing reception, which will be held at the PCYC on October 17, 2023. Following the exciting conclusion of […]

Preparations in Cowes are in full swing to welcome 34 teams representing 11 Nations from across Europe and North America for the 2023 International Six Metre World Championship, to be hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron from August 29 – […]

Hungarian Istvan Rujak, an ex-Olympic sailor (Finn, 1980) and national champion in five different Classes, shares the kind of wisdom only time provides: I love the traditional boats, I love more tactical, slow racing and I do sail a lot […]

The road to the 37th America’s Cup in 2024 officially begins at the first Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain from September 14-17, 2023. With racing in strict one-design moded AC40s, technique will be rewarded over technology and […]

by Jessie Sordahl Olympia Community Sailing is a local nonprofit, driven by the belief that sailing, and the Puget Sound, should be accessible and inclusive to all in Olympica, WA. “So few members of our community are able to really […]

The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee will award the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to Andre Patin for saving the life of a fellow competitor during the 2023 Sunfish North American Championship at Island Bay Yacht Club in Springfield, […]

The 2023 Snipe European Championships were held August 21-27 in Gargnano, Italy. With no racing held on the final day due to no wind and inclement weather, the results from the previous day’s racing stood with Jordi Triay and Enric […]

This is Greek extreme wakeboarder Nikola Plytas hitching a ride behind the Italian America’s Cup challenger Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s LEQ12 test boat on the waters of Cagliari, Sardinia. Source: scuttlebutt – https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2023/08/25/video-hitching-a-ride/

Balz Muller continuing to lead the innovation of Foil Freestyle Balz Muller (Severne / Severne Sails) has led the innovation of Foil Freestyle for the last few years with the Swissman showing incredible creativity and skill to push the sport […]

Detroit, MI (August 27, 2023) – On the strength of great instincts and superb boat handling in the event’s Ultimate 20’s, Justin Callahan and his team of brother Mitchell, Liam O’Keefe, and Marbella Marlo won the 15th edition of the […]