Dock Talk

Brutal test of stamina in Ireland

Published on September 3rd, 2026

The One Person Dinghy events at the Olympic Games is a brutal test of stamina – mental and physical – with the elite women of the world to get a measure of their preparation at the ... Read More


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You sleep when you get to the finish

Published on August 28th, 2026

As a warm-up for The Ocean Race around-the-world course which gets underway in January 2027, six IMOCAs will line-up September 1 for The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026, a 3,300-nautical mile transatlantic “sprint” from New York to ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on September 7th, 2026

You know you’re getting old when the prime topic at parties is “regularity.” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, ... Read More


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USA win at SailGP Valencia

Published on September 6th, 2026

Taylor Canfield and the United States produced a sensational comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of the Bonds Flying Roos (AUS) and claim the $400,000 prize at Spain Sail Grand Prix on September 5-6 in ... Read More


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New rules in Florida for derelict boats

Published on September 6th, 2026

When fiberglass largely replaced wood in the 1970s for production-built keelboats, the industry and sport enjoyed several advantages. Longevity was one of the perks, but there now is a growing problem with abandoned, at-risk, and derelict ... Read More


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One of offshore sailing’s great challenges

Published on September 5th, 2026

Held every four years, the 1805 nm Round Britain and Ireland Race delivered a complex course for 32 teams. The 2026 edition was also the 50th anniversary, with this 21-minute video showcasing one of offshore sailing’s ... Read More


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Inside AC: Secrets teams can’t share

Published on September 5th, 2026

Inside America’s Cup with host Niall Myant-Best is the official podcast of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, with each episode going under the surface of one of the most competitive and secretive sports events in ... Read More


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Cape Horn Hall of Fame, Class of 2026

Published on September 4th, 2026

The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) Cape Horn Hall of Fame have named six people for the Class of 2026 inductees. The Class ranges from British Commodore George Anson who led an eight-strong squadron of ... Read More


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Antifouling with the power of sound

Published on September 4th, 2026

The French publication Voiles et Voiliers reported on the newly launched ICE 80, a carbon yacht from Felci Yacht Design. The description observed a good mix of performance and elegance, with the bottom having an ultrasonic ... Read More


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Reliving the Mighty Mary story

Published on September 3rd, 2026

If you’re a fan of Netflix’s sports documentary franchise, UNTOLD, which explores raw, behind-the-scenes stories and larger-than-life personalities from the athletic world and beyond, then the 98-minute Mighty Mary movie should get on your schedule. After ... Read More


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What happens on the water doesn’t stay

Published on September 3rd, 2026

Mark Twain once said, “Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.” In the Scuttlebutt series of grounding stories, here are some confirmed incidents: The line honors race in the 1983 Sydney Hobart ... Read More


Dock Talk

Sixteen expected for Golden Globe Race

Published on September 3rd, 2026

Sixteen skippers are completing their final checks for the 2026-27 Golden Globe Race, with the fourth edition to commence September 6 from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. Sailed without GPS or modern electronic navigation aids, the 30,000-nautical-mile race ... Read More



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