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Do we always need the leeward gate?

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By Craig Leweck
| Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Published on September 10th, 2025 by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I'm old enough to remember racing before the introduction of the leeward mark gate, and as with most changes to the sport, I was opposed. After a downwind leg of controlling my opponent, the gate gave them a "get out of jail card". Worse, if I picked the wrong gate, they were now ahead.
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How much can you drink at work?

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By Craig Leweck
| Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Published on August 23rd, 2025 by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The U.S. Coast Guard arrested the captain of the container ship MSC Jubilee IX for suspicion of operating the vessel while intoxicated following a boarding at Terminal 5 in Seattle on August 20, 2025. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound were notified by a Puget Sound Pilot aboard the MSC Jubilee IX, who reported the vessel's captain was exhibiting signs of intoxication.
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When will this team turn the corner?

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By Craig Leweck
| Scuttlebutt Sailing News
Published on August 16th, 2025 by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The U.S. SailGP Team just can't get it together. In a league where time on the water is critical to improve, they keep finding ways to sit ashore. Their latest incident occurred when they rammed the British boat during day one of the German event, a seemingly basic port-starboard upwind crossing in which USA was on port.
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