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Sailing Anarcy
15.09.2025
There is little reason to go into the reasons why we have been critical of Paul Cayard over the years at this moment. But there is no doubt that the
In all of history, never have so many OK Dinghies gathered in one place at the same time and gone sailing. Today, on Lake Garda, for the first time ever,
The Environment Mitsui O.S.K. Lines continues to work to advance wind-assisted propulsion, building on the concepts after deploying its first rigid, retractable sail on a bulk carrier in October 2022.
Apparently, this shot from Max Ranchi is about the only view of Django seen by the competition at the just-completed Maxi Worlds. Their class results here.
14.09.2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lg9Sh35U_4 When you lead the regatta at the end of each day, including the last one, it's hard to call the win a comeback. But good lord, did SDYC make
13.09.2025
Yesterday was September 11. We all remember that day, 24 years ago. It’s also the day that the wanker who tried to assassinate Trump at his golf course goes on
See the funny yellow thing sticking out of their hull? Ya don't see many of these, and based on the results, ya gotta wonder why. Granted, they are dominating a
Apparently, it is windy at the J/24 Worlds being held in Plymouth, UK. This pic is just begging for some captions - bring it!
Would you care for a perfect reason why the sport of racing is dying? Then look no further than what the arrogant St. Francis Yacht Club did today at the
12.09.2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH8femDN-Ew Pretty interesting racing.
11.09.2025
Charlie Enright, the new CEO of US Sailing, joined us today for a robust discussion of all things sailing, er, US Sailing! Engaging and bright, Charlie takes us down the
10.09.2025
You have to admire the balls on both the owner and designer to draw something this expensive that looks like that. They had a great day today...
The Podcast This Wednesday, we are happy to have Charlie Enright, US Sailing's new CEO. It has been since about forever since US Sailing had anyone decent in that role,
And yet, here I am with the Star Worlds race video on my other computer screen (while looking at porn on the other), and it is awful. This is
09.09.2025
Food. Medication. Shelter. Freedom of movement. Water. Air. Six basics for the survival of any human being, and yet, for the past 23 months, we have watched with horror as
This picture is from the successful rescue operation for Tapio Lehtinen in the Southern Indian Ocean. Kirsten Neuschäfer first to reach his position and take him to safety aboard Minnehaha,
At about 1430 hours on Tuesday afternoon, the Med Yilmaz Shipyard in Eregli, Turkey launched a new 24-meter yacht named Dolce Vento. Within minutes, the vessel listed hard to port, then
Not Sailing The Trump administration plans to keep attacking drug boats with lethal military force, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Wednesday. (No matter how illegal it is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJExxiiXbjs It is worth mentioning that after some cajoling, threats, and plenty of swearing, Leo has agreed to be our guest on the upcoming September 23rd Podcast. Don't worry, I'll
06.09.2025
Here is part two of Peter Huston's journey through hell. Or at least the beginning of it...Part one can be found here. There were multiple other similar things that happened
The 9 Class40 teams competing in the prologue of the GLOBE40 were treated to a superb start on Thursday 4 September, which made up for the few days of waiting
Some of you know I am on a bit of a jihad about the San Diego-based Cortez Racing Ass. decision to drop PHRF as a fleet that people can race
05.09.2025
We are not fans of ILCA. This comes as no surprise... PSA responds to ILCA’s attempt to revoke its builder status. ILCA has claimed that it has terminated PSA’s agreement
By Peter Huston Here is a real slice of life story that really needs to be read - especially by us older sailors - ed. I was initially going to
This is an odd whine fest... The X-Yachts XR41 has won the Hiswa te Water Sailing Boat of the Year Award 2025, with the jury stating that the yacht “fits
04.09.2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbKar7tgBmk&t=30s We didn't know there was an outcry for a boat like this, but no doubt Melges has done its research. $34,500 all up, including sails for the R/P designed
Laure Galley turns 31 today. Joining the DMG MORI Sailing Academy, which has been recruiting budding young skippers since 2022, Laure is preparing to race her second Solitaire du Figaro
After an action-packed Leg 4 from Nice to Genoa, Ambrogio Beccaria and his team on Allagrande MAPEI Racing savoured their first victory in The Ocean Race Europe in the early
03.09.2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfdKSnEk1Kk
02.09.2025
Jeez, that doesn't look like much fun! Story here.
This article is a decent reminder of how this sport tries to control information. At SA, we have been shaking things up for years and continue to do so. Most
Seahorse Magazine
The Environment Duke Energy, which is one of the United States’ largest energy companies, has determined that offshore wind energy does not offer a cost advantage over solar power for
The RYA looks at the difficulties of disposal and the changes needed to help recreational craft owners better protect the marine environment. Many of us have seen abandoned boats in various states
Every year, thousands of pleasure boats reach the end of their life. Thanks to the APER (French Association for the Recycling of Boats), the French deconstruction industry is becoming more
Ed Psaltis, a veteran Australian offshore racing skipper who has competed in more than 40 Sydney-Hobart races, puts forward some provocative views in the latest edition of Afloat, the premier
28.08.2025
Um, because kids is crazy? naw, they doin' this!