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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 […]

Mike Acebo provides this video of the Antique Great South Bay Scooter sailing on Bantam Lake, CT. Using the jib to steer, the Scooter keeps from sliding due to four runners, fitted oak timbers on the bottom shaped to a […]

A successful demonstration test of the world’s first fully autonomous ship navigation systems was conducted January 17 on the Iyonada Sea in southwestern Japan. The system was used on a 222-meter ferry with autonomous port berthing and unberthing using turning […]

With the America’s Cup now raced in boats that nearly fly, one U.S. marine manufacturer has taken the next step to build crafts that fully fly. Moore Brothers Co., a maker of composite boat components, is working with research and […]

It was on January 10 when the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted and assisted in the rescue of 176 Haitians aboard an overloaded 60-foot sailing vessel near Ocean Reef in Key Largo, Florida. Then on January 16, the Coast Guard Cutter […]

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 18, 2022; Day 11) – The modified Volvo 70 L4 Trifork (DEN) finished the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race yesterday at sunset in an elapsed time of 9 days 10 hrs 27 mins and 58 secs. L4 Trifork is the […]

France’s Michelin Group, best known for its long history of innovations in tires, continue to move forward with its designs for an inflatable wing sail system that the company hopes will reduce fuel consumption and emissions for commercial ships. Announced […]

Loïck Lesauvage Goes on an Aerial Attack in Brittany Just before the start of the new year Loïck Lesauvage (Goya Windsurfing) was able to score some great down-the-line conditions in Brittany, France. With small playful waves on offer the 21-year-old […]

Key West, FL (January 17, 2022) – Racing at the 2022 Southernmost Regatta got underway today with 10-20 knots of breeze, big blue rollers, and full sunshine. David Team’s Vesper won two of three races to lead the GL52s, while […]

The six-event 2022 US Open Sailing Series got underway on January 15-17 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. With a focus on promoting competition in Olympic equipment, the first event had racing in the ILCA 4, 6, and 7 fleets. While big […]

Griggs and Emery Diemar won the 2022 I420 North American Championship, topping the 27-boat fleet on January 15-17 in Miami, FL. The brothers dominated the 7-race series, taking the top spot by 17 points with wind conditions from zero to […]

Andrew Manwaring can’t think of anything he’d rather be doing. Andrew’s wife, Colleen, feels exactly the same, but maybe not quite at that speed. The smiles on their faces and glints in their eyes shows how much they love winter […]

Canada’s Paralympic community has lost one of its longtime champions and ambassadors with the passing of David Cook of Victoria on January 14, 2022. He was 62. Cook teamed with John McRoberts, Kirk Westergaard, and Kenneth Kelly to win the […]

There may not be a better community of sailors than those that do it on the hard water. Here’s a report from iceboating icon Deb Whitehorse about the action on January 15-16 in Wisconsin: National Hall of Fame inductee and […]

As found on ebay, this 41-footer was described as the ‘Fastest PHRF Sailboat on the Entire East Coast When She Was Launched’, and with such a bold statement comes an equally colorful history. Enjoy… This bright red custom Formula 41 […]

(January 17, 2022; Day 10) – Twenty-one teams are still racing in the RORC Transatlantic Race for the overall win and to claim the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. Racing under the IRC Rating Rule, Comanche’s record run has now set […]

This last weekend The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club were out on lake Monona. Here’s a few of my favorite clips using my mavic 2 pro. Source: scuttlebutt – https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2022/01/17/video-ice-boating-on-lake-monona/

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 […]

Wave Sessions From Around the Globe with Arthur Arutkin Arthur Arutkin (Fanatic / Duotone / Black Project Fins) was still able to travel quite a bit during 2021, despite travel restrictions, so after an action packed year the Frenchman has […]

The Islands Race, a 142 nautical mile race around Catalina and San Clemente Islands hosted by San Diego Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club, returns on February 25-26, making it the first offshore race of the year in Southern […]

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 […]

Among the benefits to host the Olympic Games is to create national pride and international stature, but the headlines leading into the competition tend to focus on the negative. Spending billions to hurt tourism… hardly makes sense. Sailing was caught […]

(January 16, 2022; Day 9) – Comanche (CAY), the 30.48m (100ft) VPLP Design/Verdier Maxi skippered by Mitch Booth (AUS), has taken monohull line honors in the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, crossing the Grenada finish line today at: 09:11:04 UTC. The […]

On the ice at Eleven Mile State Park Reservoir, about two hours southwest of Denver, Colorado. Source: scuttlebutt – https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2022/01/15/video-ice-sailing-in-colorado/

(January 15, 2022; Day 8) – After an intense Atlantic battle, Giovanni Soldini’s Multi70 (ITA) Maserati crossed the finish line first in the 8th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race, finishing today at 05:51:41 UTC to take multihull line honors. […]

The walls of Scuttlebutt HQ include the Ultimate Sailing calendar, and in this report Sharon Green shares the behind-the-scenes story regarding the January 2022 images. Looking at the January 2022 images in the new Ultimate Sailing Calendar, I can only […]

(January 14, 2022; Day 7) – The MOD70s PowerPlay and Argo confirmed early today they are in sight of each other, 500 miles from the finish in the RORC Transatlantic Race. With their finish early tomorrow, it looks to be […]