A look into the sailing clubs at White Rock Lake

Boats at White Rock Boat Club at White Rock Lake. Pictures by Jessica Turner. Jeanne Tunks has constantly liked the h2o. But as a child in Scott, a compact town…

Sunfish need a new name >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Soon right after the fleet of 109 boats commenced the 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on December 26, Louis and Marc Ryckman’s 12m Akilaria RC2 Yeah Little one collided…

Steve Henkel >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Stephen Charles (Steve) Henkel, creator, sailor, and polymath, died December 14, 2022 at the age of 89 in Sarasota, FL. Steve grew up in Shorter Hills, NJ and attended Princeton…

Etchells Class modifies illegal boats >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

When the Australian-constructed Pacesetter boats uncommonly dominated the 2019 Etchells Globe Championship, eyebrows had been raised. Just after investigation verified discrepancies, the class sought a remedy for the 25 boats…

Local yachts under pressure as overseas boats vie for Sydney to Hobart honours | Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Australia’s recent domination of Sydney to Hobart overall honours is under threat from a high-quality contingent of overseas boats in this year’s race. With handicap colossus Ichi Ban not racing…

Battle of supermaxis beckons in Sydney to Hobart race

Forecast northerly winds could see the prestigious Sydney-Hobart race document challenged by the supermaxi yachts when the often-brutal bluewater vintage sets sail on Boxing Working day. The massive boats are…