Meet Jerry Wetzler and Freestyle — a Southern California sailing legend and his extraordinary 40-foot catamaran! Built by Jerry and his friend Dave and launched in 1976, Freestyle is a remarkable piece of sailing history that continues to capture the spirit of adventure, craftsmanship, and offshore racing. Based in Dana Point Harbor, California, this homebuilt catamaran has a story as unique as the man behind her. Jerry has spent a lifetime chasing the wind, logging more than 150,000 nautical miles at sea and racing the legendary Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race an incredible 50 times! Join Sailing with Scott as we sit down with Jerry to explore the history of Freestyle, hear unforgettable tales from decades of offshore racing, and discover the humor, passion, and determination that have made him a beloved figure in the Southern California sailing community. 50 years after her launch, Freestyle reminds us that the best boats—and the best sailing stories—never grow old. Fair winds and following seas! 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 #catamarans #catamaransailing #catamaranracing #jerrywetzler #wetzler #racingcatamarans

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