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Rytis Jasiunas Compares Fins vs Foil Against Matteo Iachino & Enrico Marotti The quest for the racers goes on as they try to figure out which conditions favour the fin over foil and vice versa ahead of the new season. […]

Each year the US Sailing Safety Equipment Requirements committee, comprising sailors from across the US, considers possible changes to the Requirements and proposes appropriate changes for final approval by the Safety at Sea Committee, the Offshore Committee, and the US […]

It was September 2019 when two-time Volvo Ocean Race participants Charlie Enright (Bristol, RI) and Mark Towill (Honolulu, HI) confirmed their campaign for the 2021-22 The Ocean Race. Since then, the pandemic postponed the start until January 2023, with the […]

The 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, is wrapping up. The 8th edition of the 3,000nm race attracted a record entry […]

The 2022 Melges 24 World Championship will be May 11-15 with ten races planned on the ocean waters off Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hosted by Lauderdale Yacht Club, Principal Race Officer Tom Lihan anticipates air temperature in the high 70s to […]

The 2021-22 Bacardi Winter Series holds its second of three events on January 28-30, featuring the J/70 and Melges 24 Classes, with the foiling Persico 69F making its debut on USA waters. Hosted at Shake-A-Leg-Miami, the provisional entry list of […]

When the newly developed iQFoil was selected as the equipment for the Paris 2024 Olympic Windsurfing event at World Sailing’s 2019 Annual Conference, it checked nearly all the boxes. Modern, appealing, transportable, foiling through a wide wind range, inclusive. The […]

The Notice of Race and online entry portal are now published for the 2022 ORC Double Handed European Championship on July 10-16 Lavrion, Greece. The second edition of this major offshore championship race will once again run concurrently with the […]

In his January column for Seahorse magazine, Paul Cayard described San Francisco Bay as “a treacherous piece of water off the otherwise peaceful Pacific Ocean. On a summer afternoon, with the current going at 2kt out the gate and the […]

The Caribbean regatta season gets underway in earnest with the 2022 Grenada Sailing Week on January 28-30. The ninth edition of the event has 25 entrants divided among the classes for CSA 1, Multihull, Classics, and J/24. Day 1 – […]

Despite another year of pandemic challenges, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Awards Subcommittee has found numerous achievements to recognize in the cruising world. Nominations are made by Full Members of the OCC, winners are selected by a highly experienced team […]

Thirteen challengers pursued the 1987 America’s Cup, but none with the motivation of Dennis Conner. This was the first time for 132 years that it had not been defended by the New York Yacht Club, and it was Conner’s team […]

Into the Jungle with Nico Prien as the German Takes his Slalom Gear For a Spin in Phuket Last year – Nico Prien (Starboard / NeilPryde) – joined the Starboard team to pick up the role of Brand Manager, which […]

Following the disclosure that American Magic (USA), which represented New York Yacht Club in the 36th America’s Cup, will continue this alliance against the field of challengers and the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand for the next edition in 2024, […]

The Protocol of the 37th America’s Cup revealed that teams would compete again in the AC75 that was used for the 2021 event, but that a new AC40 one-design class would be used for testing and training as well as […]

Richard Palmer’s JPK 1010 Jangada (GBR), racing with Jeremy Waitt, were third in IRC One and won IRC Two-Handed in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. Finishing January 24, they completed the 3000nm course in an elapsed time of 16 days […]

It’s been said before in Scuttlebutt that what happens in the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) should be bottled and sold to every sailing region. The vibe of the ILYA is top shelf, and it begins with a 16-foot hard-chined […]

In his January column for Seahorse magazine, Paul Cayard described San Francisco Bay as “a treacherous piece of water off the otherwise peaceful Pacific Ocean. On a summer afternoon, with the current going at 2kt out the gate and the […]

The Miami Boat Ramps YouTube channel is dedicated to capturing the craziness that goes on at the boat ramps in South Florida. Source: scuttlebutt – https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2022/01/25/video-having-a-bad-day-at-the-ramp/

The biennial Atlantic Cup, which is the longest offshore race in the Western Atlantic for the Class40, is ready to return in 2022 after its cancellation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-leg format has been revised for […]

Geoff Ewenson died unexpectedly at age 50 on October 14, 2020. He was both an elite sailor and contributor to the sport, and with Geoff’s passing, his wife Mary created the EWE Spirit Foundation to continue his legacy of sportsmanship, […]

Even the best fall victim to the wicked conditions on San Francisco Bay. Heather Mull shares these images from the committee boat during the 1972 Olympic Trials for the Star class when Tom Blackaller and his crew Bill Munster needed […]

Based on the modern skiff concept, the O’Pen Skiff is providing a fun and fast option for youth sailing. Source: scuttlebutt – https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2022/01/25/video-gateway-to-the-next-level/

Aim at the wave, accelerate slowly, and punch through. Footage of the U.S. Coast Guard Golden Gate Sector training in Northern California at Ocean Beach on January 24, 2022. Source: scuttlebutt – https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2022/01/24/video-punching-through-waves/

The four-day Rolex Big Boat Series, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California, has been racing under ORR since 2014; now in 2022, the handicap divisions will be split according to ORC rules and ORC certificates will […]

Exploring Finistére with Julien & Titouan Flechet During the Depths of Winter The French brother’s of Julien Flechet (Tabou / Hot Sails Maui) and Titouan Flechet (Tabou / Hot Sails Maui) have been scoring some great sessions at home around […]

(January 24, 2022) – Three British women, including one with an incurable cancer, have broken the world record for rowing across the Atlantic. After setting off on December 12 from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, the trio today completed […]

Foiling has taken the watersports world by storm in recent years, but the history of the hydrofoiler goes back further than you might think. Report by Matthew Sheahan for Yachting World: The biggest revolution to hit watersports in general has […]

The 6th Connecticut Spring Boat Show will take place April 29-May 1 at Safe Harbor Essex Island, located in Essex, CT. On display will be new and brokerage, power and sail models ranging from 20ft to larger than 65ft from […]

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Are you old enough to remember when major league baseball players didn’t have names on the back of their uniforms? The first thing you’d see at the ballpark was a small stand with a […]

In his January column for Seahorse magazine, Paul Cayard described San Francisco Bay as “a treacherous piece of water off the otherwise peaceful Pacific Ocean. On a summer afternoon, with the current going at 2kt out the gate and the […]

(January 24, 2022; Day 17) – With a chance at RORC Transatlantic Race overall title, Ross Applebey’s Oyster 48 Scarlet Oyster (GBR) finish time yesterday evening came just short of dislodging the 100ft Maxi Comanche but are virtually assured of […]

Who would pay more than $280,000 for a hulking, orange 57-year-old Staten Island Ferry boat whose engines don’t work? As was revealed on Saturday Night Live, Staten Island natives Pete Davidson and Colin Jost are among a consortium of New […]

Learn how the US Coast Guard uses math and science to find people in the ocean. Source: scuttlebutt – https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2022/01/24/video-looks-stupid-actually-genius/

(January 24, 2022; Day 7) – Ryan Finn, who is attempting a solo journey from New York to San Francisco on his 36-foot proa Jzerro, has taken an easterly route due to a low moving across his path to the […]

The second event of the 2022 US Open Sailing Series was held January 21-23 in Miami, FL. Fifty-nine entries representing six countries competed in eight fleets. After light winds and delays plagued the first two days, the series closed out […]

The 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race started January 8 for a record fleet 30 boats which set off from the Canary Islands for the 3000nm course to Grenada. Among the anticipated battles was in IRC Zero class with three 50-footers capable […]

Launched in 1988, Key West Race Week became that annual winter relief for sailors and a who’s who retreat for the marine industry. Located closer to Cuba than to Miami, Key West delivered an irreverent southernmost subtropical paradise where… • […]

(January 22, 2022; Day 15) – Two weeks into the RORC Transatlantic Race, Lady First 3 (FRA) finished under one hour ahead of Tonnerre de Glen (FRA) yesterday, and in the early hours today, the Volvo 60 Challenge Ocean (FRA) […]

by Toby Hodges, Yachting World The Oscars of the boatbuilding world, the European Yacht of the Year 2022, have been announced. Together they comprise the five best yachts of the year in a variety categories and, for the first time, […]

Key West, FL (January 21, 2022) – Dive down a few hours south of Miami, and you’ll find yourself among the palm trees, blue waters, and colorful foliage of Key West. Forget port/starboard: On this island, the roosters roaming the […]

Ryan Finn, who is attempting a solo journey from New York to San Francisco on his 36-foot Proa Jzerro, began the 13,225 nm effort on January 18, 2022. He will be attempting to eclipse the current solo world record of […]

New York State’s first offshore wind farm will move to the construction phase after receiving approval from federal regulators. The 132 megawatt (MW) South Fork Wind project, which includes 12 turbines with one nautical mile spacing, will be located 35 […]

(January 21, 2022; Day 14) – At 0900 UTC, over 30 knots of trade winds in the Atlantic has greeted the 15 teams still racing in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race. The latest teams to finish the RORC Transatlantic Race […]

Chasing Takara Ishii Wave Sailing Around Omaezaki via Drone Omaezaki is located on Japan’s Pacific coast and can produce great conditions for both wave riding and jumping. Takara Ishii (RRD / RRD Sails) sailed there recently and there’s some great […]

The six-event 2022 US Open Sailing Series arrives at its second stop on January 21-23 in Miami, FL. Fifty-nine entries representing six countries will compete in the 49er, 49erFX, Open 470, Nacra 17, iQFoil, Open Windfoil, and Finn. Miami is […]

Key West, FL (January 20, 2022) – It was a change of pace for the fourth day of the 2022 Southernmost Regatta which began with rain as lumpy seas and variable winds up to low teens challenged the five fleets. […]

In his January column for Seahorse magazine, Paul Cayard described San Francisco Bay as “a treacherous piece of water off the otherwise peaceful Pacific Ocean. On a summer afternoon, with the current going at 2kt out the gate and the […]

(January 20, 2022; Day 13) – With threats to the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race overall title, the 100-foot Comanche (CAY) retains the lead following the finish last night of David Collins’ Botin 52 Tala (GBR) and Max Klink’s Botin 52 […]

In his January column for Seahorse magazine, Paul Cayard described San Francisco Bay as “a treacherous piece of water off the otherwise peaceful Pacific Ocean. On a summer afternoon, with the current going at 2kt out the gate and the […]

(January 19, 2022; Day 12) – A thrilling finish tonight is shaping up in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race for the Botin 52s Caro and Tala in IRC Zero, with the potential for both teams to take the overall lead […]

It’s not April Fools (yet), but Mario Sampaio couldn’t help but imagine where technology will take sailing. Motors now grind winches, foils lift boats out of the water, and now autonomous navigation systems are replacing people. Mario tells us what’s […]

While Kiel Week in Germany has a long history as a prominent event from Olympic campaigners, it goes well beyond that. Considered the largest sailing event in Europe, it is also one of the largest public festivals in Germany, attracting […]

Sail America, the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry, includes one new member to its 2022 board of directors: Charles Saville of Quantum Sails. All directors are elected through the association’s standard election process. A nominating committee submits candidate […]

Take a Look at How the PWA World Tour is Shaping Up For 2022 The PWA is pleased to announce its 2022 competition schedule. After 2 years of the significant challenges and limitations of the COVID pandemic, we are looking […]

Key West, FL (January 18, 2022) – The second day of the 2022 Southernmost Regatta did little to disrupt the leaders in four classes, but the Melges 24 fleet saw Peter Duncan’s Rasta Mixta win both races today to now […]