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Condor and Sirocco win Lake Michigan’s Queen’s Cup
The sailors of the US’s Midwest didn’t let the Newport…
Buttons Padin
Edward “Buttons” Padin is a lifelong sailor and a member of the Larchmont Yacht Club and the Storm Trysail Club in New York. He has over 40 years of marketing communications experience, with a focus on the sailing community.
Read MoreCondor and Sirocco win Lake Michigan’s Queen’s Cup
Bill Gunther’s Blue Skies Tops ORC Fleet in 2026 Wetherill Race
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The Guingand Bowl Race, a Royal Ocean Racing Club offshore…
David Ames and Ryan Minth Crowned Flying Scot National Champions
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Follow the 2026 Newport to Bermuda Race
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UK Sailmakers Customers Win 79th Annual Block Island Race
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History of the Beaufort Scale
YYou hear it referred to all the time. Author John…
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David Ames and PJ Buhler lead the way at the…
Small Boats, Smaller Sails — and a Big Boost in Confidence
Learning to sail is a rewarding challenge that takes time,…