Today, we’re aboard Amazing Grace… a 1985 Farr 57 owned and skippered by Jim Puckett. Jim and his crew are getting ready for the 2026 sailing season… and I’ve been invited along for a practice day outside Marina del Rey, California. Climb aboard this classic vessel and enjoy a behind the scene look at what makes this boat so special. Watch my entire YouTube RACING PLAYLIST here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9f9m0yiL-8&list=PLYIomD48x-gcA8tJTc111e1wN3ZztVdH5 ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloomvideo/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bvpaz/ ✅ TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingwithscott #sail #sailing #sailboatracing #yachting #sailinglife

The 50th Annual Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights happened December 12-14, 2025, with a "Golden Jubilee - Carol of the Boats" theme, featuring illuminated boats cruising the harbor nightly at 6:30 PM, viewable from the shore, restaurants, or chartered cruises, with the harbor also decorated in extensive holiday lights. It's a beloved Orange County tradition with awards for best-decorated boats, offering a festive, free-to-watch spectacle with options to dine or cruise for a better view. Watch my entire YouTube Sailing with Scott RACING PLAYLIST here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9f9m0yiL-8&list=PLYIomD48x-gcA8tJTc111e1wN3ZztVdH5 ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloomvideo/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bvpaz/ ✅ TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingwithscott #sail #sailing #sailboatracing #yachting #sailinglife

We’re at the beautiful Dana Point Yacht Club for the 27th annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta… a weekend that blends serious sailing with serious heart. This weekend isn’t just about fast boats… It’s about giving back. All the excitement you’ll see out on the water helps support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, a fantastic local group helping kids thrive both on and off the coast. So, hoist your sails… Grab your deck shoes, and join me as we dive into the action… chase the races… and soak up everything that makes this regatta such a highlight of the West Coast sailing calendar. Let’s go racing! Watch my entire YouTube RACING PLAYLIST here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9f9m0yiL-8&list=PLYIomD48x-gcA8tJTc111e1wN3ZztVdH5 ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloomvideo/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bvpaz/ ✅ TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingwithscott #sail #sailing #sailboatracing #yachting #sailinglife

Rounding up and dousing a crew in 22.3 kts of wind on Besamé Mucho, a 1996 Beneteau 36s7, owned and Skipper by Dan Hannegan of the Dana West Yacht Club.

⛵ Welcome aboard Sailing with Scott, where the thrill of racing meets the joy of simply being on the water. Based in beautiful Dana Point, California, my channel dives into the heart of local sailing culture, from the adrenaline of regattas to the casual camaraderie of the DPYC Beer Can Races. ⛵This segment of the race video zeroes in on the Dana Point Harbor Channel, where every sailor faces a dramatic final challenge—the notorious zigzagging finish. By late afternoon, the winds are often at their strongest, funneled straight down the channel by the towering Dana Point Headlands. Boats are forced into a relentless rhythm of tacking every 15 to 30 seconds, with no room for error. One miscalculation, and it’s either into the jetty or hard up against the rocky channel edge. It’s a test of precision, nerves, and seamanship—exactly the kind of finish that makes the DPYC Beer Can Race so thrilling to watch and unforgettable to sail. ⛵ For those new to the term, “Beer Can Race” is a sailing tradition celebrated by yacht clubs around the world. At the Dana Point Yacht Club (DPYC), these fun, informal, weekly races bring sailors together on weeknights for short, spirited competitions. Unlike the high-pressure weekend regattas, Beer Can Races are all about enjoying the breeze, sharpening sailing skills, and sharing good times on the water with fellow sailors. ⛵On this channel, you’ll find race-day highlights, behind-the-scenes looks at boat crews and yacht club life, and stories of seamanship that blend competition with community. Whether you’re a seasoned racer, a cruising sailor, or simply love the beauty and challenge of life under sail, Sailing with Scott gives you a front-row seat to the action, adventure, and friendships that make sailing unforgettable. ⚓ Subscribe to Sailing with Scott and join me for every tack, gybe, and finish line—because any day on the water is always a better day! ⛵Watch my entire YouTube RACING PLAYLIST here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9f9m0yiL-8&list=PLYIomD48x-gcA8tJTc111e1wN3ZztVdH5 ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloomvideo/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bvpaz/ ✅ TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingwithscott #sail #sailing #sailboatracing #yachting #sailinglife

Join us for an exciting ride in this episode of Sailing with Scott, as we follow two standout boats from the Dana West Yacht Club competing in one of the West Coast’s premier sailing events. From start line tension to downwind speed runs, you’ll get an insider’s look at the performance, strategy, and teamwork that define these seasoned crews. We highlight Blackwing, owned and skippered by Barry Clark. She’s a 2022 Grand Soleil 44 designed by Mateo Polli and Amanda De Fille, skippered by 17 year old Oliver Ernest and owned by his father and veteran offshore racer, Steven Ernest. She’s a J145 built in 2003. We follow these two standout DWYC boats as they represent their club with pride and precision on the water. Whether you're a racing sailor, a cruiser, or just love the thrill of ocean competition, this episode captures the spirit of offshore sailing and club camaraderie. Check out this playlist of all my racing videos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTLzrDAMORU&list=PLYIomD48x-gcA8tJTc111e1wN3ZztVdH5 Want to watch more sailing and cruising videos? Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94nOY9Dmebc&list=PLYIomD48x-gcGdRgHNWpQDYTfYOIqKn0A ⚓ Subscribe for more high-performance sailing, race recaps, and behind-the-scenes moments with real sailors doing what they love. 📍Filmed on location in Southern California – the heart of West Coast racing. #SailingWithScott #DanaWestYachtClub #SailboatRacing #TransPac #OffshoreSailing #WestCoastSailing #SailingLife #YachtClubRacing #SailingVlog Watch my entire YouTube RACING PLAYLIST here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9f9m0yiL-8&list=PLYIomD48x-gcA8tJTc111e1wN3ZztVdH5 ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloomvideo/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailingwithscott/ ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bvpaz/ ✅ TicTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingwithscott #sail #sailing #sailboatracing #yachting #transpac #transpac2025 #transpacificyachtclub #tpyc #ocecanracing #dwyc #danawestyachtclub