View fullsize Crewmembers on deck should be tethered to the boat when recovering a MOB. This is not a commercial; rather it’s a lesson learned the hard way. Those of us that work at UK Sailmakers are keenly aware of…
The lead video of the February 14, 2019 issue Scuttlebutt Newsletter shows a man overboard situation in a lot of wind on Dublin Bay. Luckily the crew was out with a coach who kept calm and controlled the situation. The…
That was the title and concept of a 70s Carly Simon song—and the concept of anticipation plays a key role in sailboat racing. Take a look at this photo or two 12-meters rounding a leeward mark. Now, admittedly, these are…
View fullsize SIN DUDA! crossing the finish line off Montego Bay, Jamaica. Photo courtesy The Pineapple Cup. Congratulations to Lindsey Duda’s Santa Cruz 52 SIN DUDA! taking PHRF line honors in the 811-mile Pineapple Cup, which goes from Miami to…
No, not TV’s Family Guy, we’re talking about Martin Oleson. A father and husband, Martin is an experienced sailor…but not a pro. He has offshore and singlehanded experience but on September 22, 2018, Martin took the opportunity to step outside…