Wasted Talent Racing

Holz Headed to San Francisco

Ryan Zupon's J70 LOKI and crew were on time for the Day 1 dock call for Charleston Race Week 2015. Proof in the pudding with the opening cuts showing off those ridiculously awesome hats.

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This AC class rule change was a long time comin':

America's Cup teams vote to change boat >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News (April 1, 2015) - The six teams entered in the America’s Cup have voted this week on changing the class of boat to be used in the 35th America's Cup. While

Just a couple days ahead of Bacardi Sailing Week and they're looking poised for success...

It's tough seeing Viper 640 team The Wild Hogs ( #159) narrowly miss a podium spot at the 2015 EFG Winter Cup, losing the tie breaker to the luck of the Irish (Viper #234).

Yes... I've got - especially being here in the north east with all this snow - and it's obviously clear I'm not the linchpin to their consistency or success story.

Go get 'em Hogs and the rest of the Larchmont team down in the Grove.

Link to press release: http://www.viper640.org/uk-news/efg-winter-cup-2015/

Viper 640 Class - Three Podium Spots, Three Different Flags at the EFG Winter Cup Miami is known as the gateway to Latin America. For Viper sailors, it may also be the jumping off point for points east. If you hailed from an island in the Atlantic Ocean, you probably did well at the 2015 EFG Winter Cup. Bermudians Somers Kempe, Butch Agnew and Adam Barboza never won a race and…

Apres Xmas dinner we're watching the Sydney Hobart start... Good luck: http://www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014

Tragic developments for the future of sailing in downtown Manhattan.... the team is going to have to find something new to do on Wednesday nights.

While it's understandable how attractive this deep water marina and associated slips can be to mega yacht owners wanting access directly to Manhattan, it's depressing to think how many people are going to lose access to the waterfront. Scuttlebutt stated there are near 900+ members, and this club has done an incredible job at lowering the barriers to get into this awesome sport we are so passionate about. Those without the means/access to boats, and others who were new to the sport, all understand what a profound impact this will have on the sailing community in the Tri-State and New England regions.

What is happening to North Cove Marina? >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News Amid the Manhattan borough of New York City is North Cove Marina, located at the doorstep of the 9/11 Memorial and financial business district. The harbor