http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt The Official Newsletter of Pusser's Rum May 12 2008 2:53 AM en-us 60 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/1 On January 15th, twenty miles of "no pain, no gain" downwind sailing saw Ewan Anderson emerge victorious in the Pusser's Painkiller Thriller. This windsurfing event in the British Virgin Islands, and resurrected for 2005 with Pusser's ... April 8 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/1 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/2 Pusser's Rum ensured that participants with the 19th annual Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) were "in good spirits" before, during and after their 2,700 mile crossing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands to St Lucia.Puss ... April 8 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/2 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/3 Melges 24 Mistress Quickly topped the 35th annual Pusser's Round Tortola Race held on Saturday, November 27. The conditions, although perfect for much of the race, proved trying as the fleet attempted to cross the finish line in Soper's Hole on ... April 8 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/3 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/4 It's one of the highlights of the world's yachting calendar, and this year's Cork Week, hosted by the small sou"thern Irish town of Crosshavenand held every two years, was no exception. With nearly 600 yachts competing in several class ... July 23 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/4 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/5 If there's one thing a hardy sailor needs, as proved by nearly 350 years of Royal Naval tradition, it's a good tot of rum to up spirits and provide an excuse to pass idle chatter. Now participants in the world's largest cruise-in-company wi ... July 6 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/5 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/6 When the Royal Navy finally terminated the daily rum ration to serving sailors in July, 1970, it was decided that the money saved would be used to set up a fund to provide amenities for serving personnel. The Royal Navy Sailors' Fund, as it was called, ... June 14 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/6 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/7 It had hardly seen the light of day since 1805, but when the top foresail from Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory was pulled from its sail bag and shown at the International Festival of the Sea at Portsmouth, UK, in 1998, it proved to be one of ... June 14 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/7 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/8 It's one of the biggest regatta events on the world sailing calendar, it's in Southwest Ireland in July, and it's the perfect place to enjoy a Pusser's Painkiller - yes, Cork Week is upon us again, and Pusser's will be there helping ... June 14 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/8 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/9 Apparently - and I'll swear this is true - every possible knot has been discovered, that every twist, loop and bight you can put into a length of string already has a name (although I'll also swear that that does not include the tangle that my ... April 14 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/9 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/10 It's only fitting that a 21st birthday be celebrated in style, and with Pusser's help the party really swung at the Pass A Grille Yacht Club 28 February for the 21st consecutive Anchor Cup Regatta. With some 52 yachts fighting it out off St Pet ... April 14 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/10 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/11 If there's one way to brighten up the cold March days in the UK, when racing on the Solent requires more woolly underwear than a trip round Cape Horn and sunglasses are but a distant memory, it's a really good crew party. Located at the centre ... April 14 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/11 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/12 Well, if you're over near the BVIs right now, you won't need reminding that the sailing season is well under way, and if you're not near the BVIs right now, perhaps I'll just console you all with the thought that summer is just around t ... April 14 2004 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/12 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/13 Pusser's Rum, the original navy rum and the rum of Great Britain's Royal Navy for 330 years, has produced 18,000 limited edition Nelson Trafalgar Bicentenary Decanters to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Nelson's colossal victory at the ... April 22 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/13 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/14 The 31st Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta held on Jost Van Dyke saw nineteen entries at the three-race, three-day event held over the U.S.'s Memorial Day Weekend. Winds were out of the southeast at 10 - 15 knots, with higher gusts and, for the first ... June 9 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/14 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/15 The Tortola Sloop evolved in the 19th century as the singular means of transportation between the Virgin Islands suiting the living needs and sea conditions of its peoples. They were the transportation backbone for the Virgin Islands economy for the b ... June 11 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/15 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/16 The Classic Channel Regatta (Le Challenge Classic De La Manche) will take place Friday, July 8 to Sunday, July 17 and Pusser's, the original navy rum and the rum of Great Britain's Royal Navy for 330 years, will be there to power competitors along.The ... July 3 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/16 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/17  There's a full program of Pusser's Rum powered regattas in the US and elsewhere this Summer. The original navy rum and the rum of Great Britain's Royal Navy for 330 years, Pusser's will be ensuring that sailors are well armed and ... July 14 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/17 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/18 HMS Somerset's Executive Warrant Officer with a few of the empties... "The lad with the look of sheer anticipation is one of my baby Stokers - bet that put hair on his chest." Commander Burns, Commanding Officer, HMS SomersetShips from over 36 of ... July 20 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/18 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/19 Pusser's Rum recently helped the members of The Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society (SNEC/ACBS) relive the glory days of wooden boating at the 20th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show. The show, dubbed Mahogany Memori ... August 4 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/19 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/20 Pusser's was on hand in Michigan - Grand Traverse Bay, Marion Island, to be exact - to aid the festivities of the Lats and Atts Cruiser Party on the weekend of July 29/30.The party began with a Pusser's Painkiller Rendezvous on Friday afternoon ... August 30 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/20 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/21 The new "Pusser's Breed" may well have been found in Connecticut at the recent Branford Invitational Regatta (July 10) in Branford. According to organisers however, a surprising number of the competitors have never had the good fortune to try one of ... July 20 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/21 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/22 The first Classic Channel Regatta took place July 11-17 and according to organisers “was a resounding success and was greatly enjoyed by all who took part”. With an anticyclone centred over the UK for the entire week the sun shone, but the winds were ... July 25 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/22 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/23 The docks and waters around historic Fort Adams in Newport, RI, were teeming with Hunt-designed yachts on the final weekend of July, 2005. The Hunt organization held its first Hunt Rendezvous for owners of semi-custom and custom yachts designed by C. R ... October 7 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/23 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/24 There is no doubt that Pusser's Rum travels well (and far) and was recently in Atlanta for the 2005 Sea Dog Barefoot Open Regatta. The Barefoot Sailing Club (BFSC) and Sea Dog Sailing began their 31st annual fall regatta on Friday (October 7) with ... October 12 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/24 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/25 Pussers Rum, the original navy rum and the rum of Great Britain's Royal Navy for 330 years, has not been officially available in the southern hemisphere since "Black Tot Day" - July 31st, 1970 - the day the Royal Navy abolished the daily ... October 16 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/25 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/26 Hundreds of Trafalgar Day celebrations were held throughout the world on Friday to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21st, 1805; Pusser's Rum was on hand at many gala celebrations to help "Splic ... October 26 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/26 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/27 On the Canadian thanksgiving weekend (October 10), 165 former aviators of the Canadian Naval Air Group and their spouses gathered at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to renew friendships and remember times past. Although 35 year ... October 31 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/27 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/28 Four lucky readers of Sailing magazine recently received Pussers's Rum decanters after correctly answering questions on Pusser's Rum and Lord Nelson in the August and September issues.Keith Lawrence of Brentwood, TN, and Lynn Robinson of Elyria ... November 10 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/28 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/29 The excitement down under that the 36-year Pusser's Rum dry spell has ended knows no bounds. Pusser's recently received the following from an old salty living in Western Australia.Up Spirits!Ode to Pussers Rum.Many old salts have crossed the b ... November 16 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/29 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/30 The United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY) held a "Prelude To Battle" dinner on the eve of the 200th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar. Conceived "over a pint of bitter at Croxley's Ale House" in England, ... November 21 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/30 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/31 When Loretta of Natazak won a bottle of Pusser's for being the only dentist in the crowd, some doubted such a lovely young woman could really be a dentist. So Profligate crewman Robert was enlisted to play patient on the back deck of the cat, and the 2 ... November 24 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/31 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/32 Michael Clarke, Commander Royal Navy (Rtd), at Cape Trafalgar beneath the White Ensign, the "Splice The Man Brace" flag set and the Pusser's "Royal Navy Sailors' Fund" pennant at Cape Trafalgar.Retired Royal Navy officers at Cape Trafalgar.Team Trafalg ... November 24 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/32 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/33 A studio portrait of a Leading Seaman of the RAN NSW Naval Contingent to Egypt photographed after his return as he is shown wearing his medals. The two chevrons indicate eight years of good conduct. Photo: www.diggerhistory.infoThe Leading Seaman ... November 24 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/33 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/34 The crew of Igoodia celebrate their win in the 2005 Pusser's Round Tortola Race.Bill Bailey, skipper of Second Nature and winner of the Cruising class in the 2005 Pusser's Round Tortola Race, receives his trophy from Liz Jackson of Pusser's.After corre ... November 29 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/34 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/35 The gentleman holding the trophy is Branford Yacht Club's own, Paul Jennings. Paul won the top honor of the evening, receiving the Overall Offshore Circuit trophy for ECSA. Of the eleven races that he sailed in this past summer he took two thirds, thre ... December 2 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/35 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/36 The Royal Naval Tot Club of Antigua and Barbuda (Ely Chapter) UK held their Trafalgar celebration at Burnham Thorpe in Norfolk, the birthplace of Admiral Nelson.Fifteen members/mini-members, and three guests met for a weekend to celebrate the 200th ann ... December 5 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/36 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/37 Left to right: Les Williams, international yachtsman; Malcolm Rigby, Cellar Trends Ltd; David Marriott, Cellar Trends Ltd; Charles Tobias, Chairman of Pusser's Rum; Second Sea Lord and Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command Vice Admiral Johns; Neil ... December 14 2005 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/37 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/38 The Classic Yacht Association, a national association in the US dedicated to promoting the preservation of classic, wooden, power driven yachts, held its annual Change of the Watch meeting January 12-15, 2006.The meeting was held at Mystic, Connecticut ... January 31 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/38 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/39 Commodore's Regatta Winners proudly display their Pusser's prizesThe Upper Keys Sailing Club, located on Buttonwood Sound in Key Largo, Florida, held its annual Commodore's Regatta on the weekend of February 18/19 and Pussers was there to ease the proc ... February 23 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/39 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/40 Antony Kotoun and his winning crew from the US Virgin IslandsThe J/24 fleet heads downwindThe fleet converges on the downwind mark.A welcome sight for thirsty sailors... so close nowPusser’s Rum was a title sponsor of Davis Islands Yacht Club’s Midwint ... February 27 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/40 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/41 Last Saturday saw some of the BVI's most glamourous models sporting some of the latest clothing from the Pusser's lines.Held around the pool at regatta host, Nanny Cay Marina, the large crowd was treated to swimsuits stocked in the new Seashell & Beac ... April 4 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/41 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/42 Owen Waters, second-placer in last year's Pusser's Painkiller Thriller, practising for this year's event.Eddie Brockbank enjoying the extreme conditions.Twenty miles of "no pain, no gain" downwind sailing will take place on Saturday, April 29, in the 2 ... April 7 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/42 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/43 Left to right: Malcolm Rigby, Sales Director, Cellar Trends, UK distributor for Pusser's Rum; Leading Weapon Engineer Mechanic Allsop RN; Ian Skinner, National Account Manager, Cellar Trends; Chief PO Rip Kirby RN; Johnny Tranter Chief PO; Tim Robb ... April 21 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/43 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/44 Pusser's Rum is delighted to be selected as a key ingredient in both Fortnum & Mason Christmas puddings and marmalades. The full flavour of Pusser's 54.5% Rum really punches through. The products have been so popular that UK distributor Cellar Trends ... May 3 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/44 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/45 Action at last year's Melges 24 Worlds. Photo courtesy of Tim Wilkes.The 2006 Melges 24 North American Championship gets underway this week in Santa Cruz, California, with the top Melges 24 crews from across North America and several European teams ch ... May 17 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/45 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/46 Ewan Anderson, winner of the 2006 Pusser's Painkiller Thriller. Owen Waters is in the background.Last minute safety briefings on the beach at Pusser's Marina Cay.Rusty Henderson, second placer in the 2006 Pusser's Painkiller Thriller.Some of the finish ... May 29 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/46 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/47 By RJ Mitchellett.The 2006 30th annual Atlanta Inland Sailing Club (AISC) Dogwood Regatta presented by Aqualand Marina was held March 31 – April 2 on Lake Lanier, GA. This event was named after its namesake the ”Tree,” which begins to bloom this time o ... June 6 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/47 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/48 Over 70 crews participated in this 30th anniversary landmark hosted by the Whitstable Yacht Club, 27 to 29 May 2006. Richard Ledger, a local Whitstable sailor, took the helm of the Pusser's Rum boat.A highlight was the Royal Navy helicopter display te ... June 8 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/48 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/49 On Saturday May 20th, the Staten Island based Noble Maritime Collection, a maritime museum on the grounds of the famous old sailors’ retirement home, Sailors’ Snug Harbor, celebrated National Maritime Day.Visitors received a cup of grog, compliments of ... June 8 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/49 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/50 Rudy, the Pusser's breed, is back for more Pusser's after last year's event.Rudy wishing he had opposable thumbs.Killing the light wind pain with some refreshing Pusser's PainkillersThe 45th annual Branford Yacht Club Invitational was true to form agai ... July 19 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/50 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/51 Some of the classics on the Connecticut River Museum's Steam Boat DockNot a bad spot for a Pusser's bar...Awaiting the thirsty hordes......and they're off.Pusser's Rum recently helped the members of The Southern New England Chapter of the Antique and C ... August 22 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/51 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/52 The remembrance totThe Ely Chapter of the Antigua & Barbuda Tot ClubPusser's and a pork pieA "Death of the Tot" remembrance event was recently held at Bledlow in Buckinghamshire, England. The event was attended by 15 members (including 5 mini-members) ... August 22 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/52 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/53 6th Annual NENTOA RendevousThere were a record number of Nordic Tugs at Essex Island Marina for this 6th annual rendezvous of Nordic Tug owners held July 26-28. By the time the Pusser's Rum welcome party was about to start at 5 pm, 20 tugs and their cr ... September 4 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/53 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/54 The re-enactment of the American privateers raid on the Isle of St. Jean.The re-enactment of the American privateers raid on the Isle of St. Jean.From July 29 to August 6 of 2006, a re-enactment of a 1775 raid by Massachusetts privateers on the Canadia ... September 6 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/54 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/55 The Pusser's bar ready for customersNew England clams bite the dust.A happy prize winner with his Pusser's FlagonOn Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, classic yachts from across the country gathered at the Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bris ... September 12 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/55 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/56 AIL sailors with their heads in the clouds..."Prime Time" at the boat washHomfray ChannelAn evening Painkiller after a hard day at the wheel.The 32nd annual Ail Sail flotilla voyage set sail on May 20 from Comox, British Columbia, bound for Desolation ... September 20 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/56 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/57 The crew of Oriental ExpressThe Pusser's Team ready for the thirsty sailorsPusser's Rum in the Whaling MuseumThe Shanan Bush Etchells team from texasNew Bedford Yacht Club in South Dartmouth MA together with the Etchells Buzzards Bay Fleet 19 hosted th ... October 18 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/57 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/58 Commodore John Keegan, Cdre of HMS Raleigh (Training Establishment) enjoying a tot of Pusser's.The 1st Sea Lord, Sir Jonathon Bond, paid Pusser's a visit, and a tot was gratefully received.Cdre Simon Lister, Cdre of Plymouth Naval Base and also Preside ... October 18 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/58 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/59 Over 30 boats and approximately 90 sailors showed up for this year's three day race/cruise to Catalina Island in what has become the biggest offshore multihull sailboat event on the West Coast of the U.S. The Indian Summer Splash has become popular ... November 13 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/59 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/60 Dave Dudgeon from Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine and TV recently teamed up with Pusserďż˝s Rum for two unforgettable Latitudes & Attitudes Great Lakes Parties.The first event was held in the beautiful Apostle Islands of Lake Superior in June of ... November 13 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/60 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/61 igoodia's crew in winning spirit early in the Pusser's Round Tortola Race.Milt Baehr, owner/skipper of igoodia, winner of the 2006 Round Tortola Race.Pipe Dream following igoodia.Triple Jack's crew gets a little wet as they leave Soper' ... November 27 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/61 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/62 Michael Beans at his perch on Pusser's Marina Cay. It's Happy Aarrr!Michael Beans, the Happy Aaarr pirate, returns to Pusser's Marina Cay on January 1, 2007. He'll be playing five nights a week Sunday to Thursday at the Happy Aarrr Bar ... November 30 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/62 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/63 Charles Tobias, Chairman of Pusser's Rum in the British Virgin Islands (4th from left in photo) recently visited Portsmouth with Michael Fogg of Pusser's Rum UK (1st left), to present a cheque for USD45,014 (some GBP23,000) to the Tot Fund - Th ... December 6 2006 12:00 AM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/63 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/64 The British Virgin Islands has a new phone box - and it’s a classic red English phone box – standing proudly on the dock of Pusser’s Marina Cay. “The Pusser’s Red Box” as we've called it, is an old English K6 telephone box and one of o ... February 22 2007 7:09 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/64 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/65 Anyone UK-based who fancies a tot of Pusser's Rum over the Easter weekend should head up to the Glasson Maritime Weekend, "Lancaster District's 19th Annual Celebration of Sea Songs, Shanties and Matters Maritime", to be held April 6-9 ... March 1 2007 3:43 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/65 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/66 Twenty miles of “no pain, no gain” racing will take place on Sunday, April 22, in the 2007 Pusser’s Painkiller Thriller. This windsurfing event in the British Virgin Islands was resurrected for 2005 and takes competitors on a 20-mile downwind rid ... April 10 2007 7:15 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/66 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/67 Ewan Anderson won the Pusser's Painkiller Thriller for the third time in a row on Sunday (April 29) with a blistering time of 44 minutes. He fought off his son, 17-year old Sean, who finished two minutes behind him. Event organizer Owen Waters was ... April 30 2007 6:05 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/67 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/69 At the book the launch of Close to the Wind held at The Royal Academy of Arts in London on May 13th, PUSSER'S eased the way for the sale of 15 of the 20 original illustrations. Close to the Wind by Peter Malone is an illustrated account of the deve ... May 18 2007 4:02 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/69 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/70 Hot on the heels of the Pusser's Painkiller Thriller, event organizers and sponsors have announced the Pusser's Painkiller Chiller - a four-event windsurfing series in the British Virgin Islands.  To take place over the next two months, ... May 24 2007 7:20 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/70 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/71 After a week of blustery winds across western Florida, the fleet of racing sailboats competing in the Key West Rendezvous Regatta (May 16-22) found conditions less than ideal for the trek south to the Conch Republic - but at least the copious amounts o ... June 1 2007 7:04 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/71 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/72 It's amazing what you find on the Internet. Here's some footage of the Pusser's Sharks - the Royal Navy helicopter display team - flying Gazelle helicopters in 1990 at the 49 Royal Navy Pilots wings parade. The Sharks were disbanded in the ... June 1 2007 7:15 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/72 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/73  The Portsmouth Naval Base Field Gun Crew are on cloud nine after winning the prestigious Royal Navy Field Gun Competition on Field Gun 100 Day held June 9 at HMS Collingwood. Eighteen teams competed for the coveted Brickwoods Trophy which was th ... June 12 2007 9:26 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/73 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/75 The second Classic Channel Regatta was held during the first week of July 2007. It started with two days of racing at Dartmouth, followed by the Classic Channel Race to St Malo. After two days at St Malo there was then a passage race to St Peter Port, ... August 13 2007 6:18 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/75 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/76 Tomson & Parish, our PUSSER'S Troubadours, will be performing at the Oceanside Harbor Days on the main stage at the Oceanside Marina September 15, 2007. This is their third year performing at this annual fun-filled event in California.They ... August 27 2007 1:32 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/76 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/77  The 26th BVI Charter Yacht Show was recently held in the British Virgin Islands at Village Cay Marina.  This annual event is held for the crewed charter yachts offering dream vacations in the BVI and helps the skippers and owners meet brokers - the ... November 8 2007 5:49 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/77 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/78   The UK's first annual RumFest was held late October and what would a RumFest be without Pusser's Rum particularly on the anniversary of the Battle Of Trafalgar? This great celebration of rum at the Royal Horticultural Halls in Londo ... November 8 2007 7:52 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/78 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/79 Sydney's fun-for-everyone harbourside celebration was bigger than ever with more than 100 superb boats - from graceful yachts to streamlined speedboats - and a festive marketplace selling all things nautical and an outstanding display of boating p ... April 7 2008 9:12 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/79 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/80 Back in 1992 Aldershot Football Club went bankrupt and a new club was formed. Aldershot is the home of the British Army and the Army did get a “tot” - it was served in the trenches before you went over the top. A Pussers Decanter was presented on ... April 30 2008 2:44 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/80 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/81 Russian veterans of the Arctic Convoy from the north Russian town of Archangelsk and British veterans of the Arctic Convoy from the Royal and Merchant Navy will celebrate their VE Day together in London on May 9th.   In an official awards ceremo ... April 30 2008 2:58 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/81 http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/82 Randy Clark of Hot Rods & Custom Stuff cruises down Grand Avenue in his V8 powered '32 roadster Pusser's Troubadours, Tomson & Parish, are playing through September at the Jalapeno Grill & Cantina Steahouse on Grand Avenue in Escon ... May 9 2008 4:23 PM http://www.pussers.com/scuttlebutt/view/82