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Yacht Club House Drinks 2026

Published on May 28th, 2026

Sailing has its traditions, and for better or worse, the adult beverage is one of them. At some yacht clubs, this tradition goes so far as a designated house drink. In 2010, Scuttlebutt took on the ... Read More


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Room to tack at an obstruction

Published on August 24th, 2026

The Case Book for 2025-2028 complements The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and provides details on the application of the rules. Here’s Case 32: This situation clarifies how a leeward port-tack boat, hailing for room to ... Read More


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People do love other’s failures

Published on August 24th, 2026

Social media is like a slot machine, hoping each refresh delivers rewards. When Eric Mongeau went aground, and it was caught on video and widely viewed on Instagram…. jackpot! In the Scuttlebutt series of grounding stories, ... Read More


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Bermuda Gold Cup: New boat, New plan

Published on August 24th, 2026

The oldest match racing trophy for one-design keelboats in the world – King Edward VII Gold Cup – is getting a significant makeover in 2026. The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club will be hosting the Bermuda Gold ... Read More


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Australia win at SailGP Sassnitz

Published on August 23rd, 2026

Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos reestablished themselves as the SailGP team to beat as they surged to victory at the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz on August 22-23. The Aussies’ have won five of nine ... Read More


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Inescapable question with dual scoring

Published on August 23rd, 2026

The sport has survived several transitions on the international rating rule landscape, though it is hard to say there are not casualties with each shift. Trying to build a better mousetrap does not promise the world ... Read More


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People that have done good

Published on August 22nd, 2026

Paul “Bo” Bollinger will retire as president and CEO of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating at the end of 2026, closing a decade-long tenure that helped transform the Annapolis (MD) nonprofit from an organization facing serious financial ... Read More


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Keel damage capsizes Oyster 825

Published on August 21st, 2026

Sailing into its 41st year, Hamilton Island Race Week is Australia’s largest offshore sailing regatta, with the 2026 edition attracting 194 entries for racing on August 16-22 through the turquoise waters of the Whitsunday Islands. The ... Read More


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Preparing them for opportunity ahead

Published on August 21st, 2026

America One Racing, as the largest private financial supporter of elite USA sailors, pivoted in 2023 to a hands-on organization with coaches and training plans. In their effort to elevate the nation toward a stronger position ... Read More


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What to know about sea breezes

Published on August 21st, 2026

In this report for Yachting World, Simon Rowell explains everything you need to know about the development of sea breezes: Sea breezes are the sailor’s savior on hot, still summer days when the country is sitting ... Read More



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