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…

World Sailing closes out record-breaking Para Sailing year, as LA28 decision countdown begins

World Sailing closes out document-breaking Para Sailing 12 months, as LA28 conclusion countdown begins by Earth Sailing 24 Dec 14:20 PST Para Sailing © Planet Sailing / Sailing Electrical power…

Merle Hallett >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Merle Elwood Hallett died at his property in Vero Beach, FL. on December 13, 2022. He was 94 several years previous. For 25 many years as wintertime approached the shores…

Biggest new sailing yachts to join the market in 2022

The sailing yacht industry skilled a small boost in 2022 with 52 gross sales secured – a 24 per cent boost on previous yr – and much more than 120…

Pushing too hard? >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

(December 20, 2022) – After more than a hundred days at sea, only six of the original 16 entrants who departed Les Sables d’Olonne in France are likely to pass…