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The North Transat Has Begun
The wait is over. Quentin Debois crossed the start line off New York on September 9 at 23:52:42 UTC, bound for Lizard Point on the southwest tip of…
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When Boats Go Boom
This sea story comes in two parts. The first portion, written by John Glynn, was published in Scuttlebutt #6549 on August 18, 2026; the second was Butch Ulmer’s letter to the editor…
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Quentin Debois Waits for His Window to The Lizard
Belgian solo sailor Quentin Debois has been on standby in New York since August 5, watching the forecasts and waiting for the weather to hand him a route across the North Atlantic. His…
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Istvan Kopar Sets Sail on His Anniversary Challenge
On Saturday, July 4th at 10 AM, Istvan Kopar cast off from Fort Lauderdale (Florida, USA) aboard Surprise, bound for Les Sables d'Olonne, France . It's the first leg of a journey that will…
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Follow the 2026 Newport to Bermuda Race
The 636-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race starts today, June 19, at 1300 ET. 150 boats will be taking off from Newport, RI, with their next stop Bermuda. Established in 1906, this is the…
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Ted Turner—Even More Stories...
By Adam Loory | Cracked Off and Reaching to Retirement Ted Turner was a strong leader and made a big splash on humanity and the sailing community. The title of his story written by…
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History of the Beaufort Scale
YYou hear it referred to all the time. Author John Rousmaniere even used it in the title of his book on the 1979 Fastnet Race, Fastnet, Force 10 . It’s the Beaufort Scale —technically the…
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Pure 42 Named European Yacht of the Year 2026
Photo ⓒ Irk Boockhoff | UK Sailmakers Germany The Pure 42 has been named European Yacht of the Year 2026 in the Best Bluewater Cruiser category, marking a major milestone for this striking…
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Full Speed West!
Quentin Debois’ Solo Atlantic Speed Record Attempt is Underway On January 6 at 10:59:36 UTC , Belgian solo sailor Quentin Debois crossed the official start line off Cádiz, Spain , launching…
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Dancing with Hurricane Erin
By Adam Loory | Cracked Off and Reaching to Retirement On August 23, we danced with Hurricane Erin and had a great passage skirting her northern edge. We originally planned to hide in the…
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I’d Give Myself a B+ on This Test
By Adam Loory | Cracked Off and Reaching to Retirement Yesterday I got tested by the wind gods and while I got a passing grade, I bet there will be future pop quizzes. I’m a month into my…
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When The Wind Shifts…
When the wind shifts, we must change course. My original plan was to set out on my retirement cruise to the South Pacific with my wife Jenni. I spent years getting the boat ready and we…
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Leaving the Country
My first voyage that required clearing into a foreign country was the 24-hour sail from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to West End on Grand Bahama. I had been on many other boats that had gone…
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The Perfect Day on the Water
For most of my sailing life, while I was racing, I always said, “Winning a sailboat race was the most fun you could have – with your clothes on.” There was performance sailing. There were…
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SOULMATES Design Details - How To Turn A Racer Into A Fast Ocean Cruiser
SOULMATES is a unique performance cruiser. Most cruising sailors would turn away from her because of her eight-foot draft, powerful sail plan, small tankage and tiller steering. She is…
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A NEW APPROACH TO DISTANCE RACE STARTS
A Different Way to Start a Distance Race is Needed–Here’s Why A different way to start a distance race is needed because distance racing is a completely different breed of cat than the…
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Converting SOULMATES into a Blue Water Cruising Yacht
In this Part 1 out of 2 articles, I will explain how I turned my double-handed racer into a blue water cruising yacht for long distance, around the world sailing. SOULMATES was built in…
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My Sailing Trip Begins
On November 6 th , I started my round-the-world retirement cruise on SOULMATES with friends Perry Burgess and Andrew Graham when we sailed from New Rochelle, N.Y., to Florida. The non-stop…
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My Sailing Background
One of my first sailing memories came from when I was five-years-old. Our family was on a vacation in Hanko, Norway, and the hotel had a sailing instructor with a 20-foot sailboat. George,…
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WHAAT’S UP? J/100 INSPIRES NEXT-GEN CHICAGO SAILORS
For Paul and Susan Herer, the J/100 WHAAT’S UP was more than just a sailboat—it was a vessel for countless unforgettable memories, from racing fully-crewed or double-handed to cruising and…
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THE OCEAN SCIENCE EXPEDITION IS UNDERWAY
This summer, the ABEL TASMAN, a 75-ft steel-hulled Bermuda Schooner, embarked on a historic journey through the fabled Northwest Passage. UK Sailmakers Norway is proud to be a key partner…
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BUTCH ULMER JOINS NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME
We are thrilled to announce that Charles “Butch” Ulmer, has been inducted into the 2024 Sailing Hall of Fame! Butch’s passion for sailing was nurtured from a young age, with his father,…
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EXPLORING THE BERCKEMEYER BM49 PILOT HOUSE
Berckemeyer Yachts' BM49 Pilot House, GORRE, was launched and took its inaugural sail this past July, swiftly becoming a sensation and capturing attention with its exceptional sailplan…
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TEAM REBELLA: WOMEN IN PERFORMANCE SAILING
Team Rebella at the 2023 Masters' Race Knidos Cup in Türkiye. In the male-dominated world of sailing, a powerful force is making waves and challenging the status quo. Team Rebella, an…
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