Ship’s Log

In a recent edition of Chris Heaton’s excellent “Standing Before The Mast” podcast, our intrepid Contributing Editor shares a short story about six white kangaroos who saved Christmas (inspired by the song “Six White Boomers” by Rolf Harris). Coop’s a wonderful storyteller, and on this Boxing Day we encourage you, dear reader, to share this yarn with your mates and nippers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/standing-before-the-mast/id1360914857 Standing Before The Mast is a podcast featuring conversations with people in the boating and…

“Knowledge – Skills – Fun” while Celebrating NWSA’s 35th Anniversary The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is expanding their 2025 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference Presented by American Sailing to three days June 6 – 8 at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. The event welcomes women sailors of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to workshops including the popular Take the Helm® track — an introduction to sailing for women, plus a view into the marine industry and opportunities to…

Get ready for RS Fest Miami 2025! The second edition of RS Sailing’s multi-class event in North America. The three-day regatta will be a celebration of all things RS – hosted in tropical Miami by Coconut Grove Sailing Club.  Regatta racing will be held from Friday, March 28th, to Sunday, March 30th, for the RS Aero, RS Tera, RS Feva, RS Venture, and RS21 classes. New for 2025 will be the addition of the RS Open Class, allowing…

We’re thrilled to announce a major expansion at SendIt Sailing! We are now an official dealer for world-renowned ILCA, Optimist, C420, and SB20 boats by Devoti Boats, along with Optimists by McLaughlin. This partnership brings high-performance boats to our lineup, meeting the highest standards for sailing enthusiasts everywhere. Why Devoti Boats? Founded by Luca Devoti, an Olympic silver medalist and passionate sailor, Devoti Boats is known for its precision, quality, and durability. Luca’s commitment to craftsmanship, coupled with his competitive…

Newport, R.I. — The New York Yacht Club is pleased to announce the inaugural International Women’s Championship, a female-only competition that will be sailed in the Club’s fleet of 37-foot IC37 yachts, September 12 to 19, 2026. “The New York Yacht Club envisions that this event, like the very successful Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, will emerge as one of the sport’s top events,” says L. Jay Cross, Commodore of the New York Yacht Club. “The…

Program seeks new locations that lends infant, child and young-adult sized life jackets to the public at no cost. ANNAPOLIS, Md., October 22, 2024 – Marinas, waterfront restaurants, businesses, boat clubs and first responder organizations wishing to have an impact on boating safety in their home waters can apply now to become a BoatUS Foundation Kid’s Life Jacket Loaner program site. Supported by BoatUS member donations, the program offers a simple way to help children and young adults get the right-sized life…

US Sailing is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Award as well as the Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant. These two separate honors were established in memory of Kevin Burnham, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist. The deadline for grant applications and nominations for the award is October 31, 2024. Grants are open to sailors aged 31 and under who demonstrate outstanding competitive sailing potential, display an infectious enthusiasm, and compete in two-person Olympic class…

Our friends at The Sailing Museum in Newport, Rhode Island are hosting the 41st Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition from October 11 through November 11. The Opening Reception will begin at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 11 at The Sailing Museum, located at 365 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840. Tel: (401) 324-5761 To purchase tickets for the Opening Reception, or to reserve your tickets to view the exhibition for a later date, visit https://thesailingmuseum.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/museum-general-admission?utm_source=The+Sailing+Museum+%26+National+Sailing+Hall+of+Fame&utm_campaign=2b0f578d3c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_09_13_07_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2b0f578d3c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=2b0f578d3c&mc_eid=5d32e1211d Featured works are available…

THANK YOU On Saturday, Sptember 21, the 13th Annual Catch a Curl Youth Surf Classic & Beach Cleanup, hosted by our friends at New England Science & Sailing, brought together an energetic community despite the chilly weather. With 31 surfers riding some fantastic waves at Westerly Town Beach in Westerly, RI, the event was an exciting showcase of youth surfing talent. After the competition, the event concluded with a beach cleanup, supported by Save the Bay, NAMEPA…

The New York Yacht Club, which sparked the keelboat team racing revolution with the creation of the Hinman Masters Team Race in 2000, will see this discipline attain the highest competitive level in the sport when it hosts the World Sailing 2025 Team Race World Championship, May 28 to June 1, at Harbour Court in Newport, R.I. The first team racing world championship in a decade will be sailed in the Club’s fleet of 23-foot Sonar keelboats in a…