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Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / April 29

Curmudgeon’s Observation

“A picture is worth a thousand words, particularly if you can’t read.” – Harry Hershfield Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk…with a North American focus.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / April 29

Line-up for College Fleet Race Nationals

The 2024-25 college season concludes with the Women’s Fleet Race Nationals (May 20-23) and Open Fleet Race Nationals (May 27-30) in St Marys City, MD. Thirty-six teams will compete in each event, with conference champions receiving automatic entry and at-large teams chosen via a structured process by selection committees.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Australian Hobie Cat Nationals Entries Open

Entries are open and the Notice of Race is live for the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Australian Hobie Cat Nationals to be hosted by the HCAWA, with Geographe Bay Yacht Club, in Undalup Country, Busselton, Western Australia.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / April 29

Different kinds of mixed crew

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News With the ultra-high level of competition in J/70 one design racing, the class association has been busy building bridges.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

WOW at Gippsland Lakes as actions accelerate

"Women on Water" at Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club (GLYC) has wasted no time in getting on board with the UN International Women's Day 2025 theme to #accelerateaction for gender equality in the sport.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Saint-Tropez set 52 SUPER SERIES season opener

In a light breeze which reached 10kts at the most - a foretaste of what is forecast for the coming days on the Gulf of Saint-Tropez - Crioula and Vayu won today's short, sharp warm-up practice races.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Inaugural CIC Med Channel Race Day 3

Rounding the small island of Spargi in Sardinia in the Maddalena archipelago late in the morning of this second day of racing, the leaders, CREDIT MUTUEL (No.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

La Larga comes to a close

The Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) held the prize-giving ceremony for La Larga this Tuesday, 29 April, at 19h00.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Host cities united to protect ocean health

From the Baltic to the Mediterranean Sea, The Ocean Race Europe 2025 host cities shared the key role they can play as catalysts for sustainable development in coastal regions as well as their contribution to environmental, social and economic growth.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / April 29

Atlantic Ocean whale migration alert

As spring awakens in the Northern Hemisphere, a powerful migration is underway – not just of boats returning north from winter sailing grounds in the Caribbean, but of whales traveling thousands of miles between tropical breeding grounds and cooler feeding waters.

Sailing News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / April 29

To beat France in the Vendée Globe

Since the first race in 1989, France has won all ten editions of the Vendée Globe, but if there is someone to break that streak for the solo, non-stop IMOCA race, Sam Goodchild would be a smart bet.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Transat Paprec Day 10

Between two replies, Alexis Thomas, contacted this morning, apologises for "having completely lost track of the day and time."

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Team Racing at Waldringfield

On Easter Sunday, Waldringfield Sailing Club held its inaugural Team Racing taster day on the beautiful River Deben.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

The Allure of Timber

In these days of exotic materials, high modulus carbon and ultra lightweight construction, it's possible to overlook the longevity, and sheer beauty, of boats made of wood.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Musto's EVO Spring/Summer Collection is Here

Musto's original Evolution Collection has evolved into one of the British heritage performance brand's best-selling ranges. Now the collection has been given a major refresh for the upcoming Spring/Summer sailing season.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Hadron H2s at Chichester

With 22 Hadron H2 entries (dominated by the local Chichester fleet) but no wind forecast, it was time to get on the prayer mat.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

BirdyFish Demo Weekend at Rutland

Foiling made easy! Rutland Sailing Club played host to a lively BirdyFish demo weekend, offering sailors the chance to experience the thrill of foiling first-hand in one of the most accessible two-person foiling dinghies on the market.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

RS Spring Shakedown at Carrickfergus

The RS400 racing season in Northern Ireland kicked off on Sunday 27th April with a new event called the Spring Shakedown organised by Paul Robinson and the team at Carrickfergus Sailing Club.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Medway YC Cruiser Spring Series race 2

The advance weather outlook for the second of the Medway Yacht Club Cruiser Class Spring Series on Sunday 27th April was favourable from a temperature standpoint, less favourable from a wind standpoint.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Merlin Rockets at Wembley

A fleet of seventeen Merlins headed to Wembley for the next event in Craftinsure Silver Tiller Series, and the third event in the Allen South-East Series.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Catch up with the Diam 24OD Class this Spring

As the World Diam Tour Caribbean season hits its stride under the Saint-Martin sun — with the Diam 24ods putting on a great show at the Heineken Regatta — the action is also under way back in France.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Dylan Fletcher Inspires Sailors at Northampton SC

Dylan Fletcher MBE inspired sailors of all ages when he returned to Northampton Sailing Club to share his sailing experiences.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Sail On Alistair 'Storky' McLaughlin

To say the untimely passing on 24th April of Ayrshire's Alistair 'Storky' McLaughlin, 64, has robbed only the north of Britain of a truly outstanding sailing talent would be to under-represent the dozens of regattas and championships he won.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

Rooster Strengthens 2025 Season Partnerships

Rooster Sailing Ltd is proud to announce the continuation and expansion of several key partnerships for the 2025 season, along with the addition of a new collaboration with one of the UK's most iconic sailing clubs.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / April 29

BUSA 2025 Yachting Nationals

Day 1 saw the 13 boat strong fleet hit the waves bright and early for what was looking to be a glamorous start to the week.

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