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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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Significant storm suspends offshore race

Published on August 20th, 2026

Thirty-nine boats are competing in the 2026 Palermo-Montecarlo – a 437nm course from the Sicilian city upwards to Monaco. While the fastest that started on August 18 are already enjoying a spritz on the French Riviera, ... Read More →

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SailGP: Five things to watch in Sassnitz

Published on August 20th, 2026

SailGP’s F50s return to competition on August 22-23 in Sassnitz, Germany. Here’s what fans need to know before racing gets underway on the Baltic Sea: The championship race is tightening Tom Slingsby’s Bonds Flying Roos (AUS) ... Read More →

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Returning to where her story began

Published on August 20th, 2026

Preparing for the Olympic Games is a full-time commitment, and when an accomplished athlete makes the decision to end the effort, their “retirement” statement always feels awkward. Sailing isn’t a sport you need to retire from, ... Read More →

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When the boat goes boom

Published on August 20th, 2026

There are two kinds of sailors: those who have run aground, and those who will. The water is not always kind, and submerged obstacles can find our path. The Scuttlebutt community share their stories: At the ... Read More →

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Making leisure time count

Published on August 20th, 2026

On The Better Boating Podcast, host Jack Warwick sat down with Steve Heese, President of Chris Craft. While this is a conversation with a powerboat manufacturer, the issues can pertain to all boating. Here is their ... Read More →

Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on August 19th, 2026

Husband: “I am going to make you the happiest woman in the world.” Wife: “I’ll miss you.” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest ... Read More →

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Retail galaxy for boaters needs rethink

Published on August 19th, 2026

Retail giant West Marine began modestly in 1968, with founder Randy Repass selling nylon rope from a garage in Sunnyvale, CA. With niche providers serving fragmented boating interests, West Marine soon covered the USA in large ... Read More →

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What can we learn from Charlie Dalin?

Published on August 19th, 2026

by Nikki Henderson, Yachting World The sailing community around the world came together in mourning in June. The news of solo sailor Charlie Dalin’s death settled thick and heavy, as if moist winds of grief had ... Read More →

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Eight Bells: Bob Sevey

Published on August 19th, 2026

Bob Sevey passed away August 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bob and his family moved to Excelsior age 5 where he lived through graduation from Excelsior High School in 1949. ... Read More →

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Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

Published on August 19th, 2026

Brazilian Robert Scheidt was the first Olympic champion in the history of the Laser Class, winning gold at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. He owned the Class for over two decades, beginning with the 1991 Junior ... Read More →