By Eric Sorensen, Scuttlebutt contributor Bruce Bates makes an excellent point in Scuttlebutt 3861 on the longevity of the latest generation of America’s Cup boats. I have sailed on the 12m Weatherly and one of the IACC Stars and Stripes. Both are st...
“The Australians, British and New Zealanders are island people. Communicating with the sea and sails is in their DNA. This is an entire culture passed down from generation to generation. Half of those countries’ populations are interested in sailin...
The sport of sailing lives in the free market. Demand drives the bus, with new boats, handicap rules, and events entering the sport – often without consideration with how they affect the big picture. There are many examples of when organic growth is ...
“At least a race car driver has a steel cage around him. The only protection these guys have are some pads they wear and a helmet. This is too risky a business right now. If the wind is strong and they’re trying to sail as fast as they can go, they...