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Eight Bells: Daniel Rugg

Published on February 12th, 2026

Daniel Rugg, husband, father, grandfather, brother, Naval officer, and lifelong competitive sailor, died on February 6, 2026, at his home in Centreville, Maryland, after battling cancer for several years. He was 80. An adventurous soul with ... Read More →

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American Magic acquires Danish team

Published on February 12th, 2026

ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team, one of 13 teams competing the SailGP global sports league, has been acquired by leading sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder, Doug DeVos. The transaction brings together leaders in global business and ... Read More →

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Superfoiler: World’s Coolest Yachts

Published on February 12th, 2026

Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and professional sailor Luke Parkinson nominated the Superfoiler. Here’s the report: “The Superfoiler was ... Read More →

Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on February 11th, 2026

If you think you’re overlooked, think of Whistler’s father. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and ... Read More →

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How would you decide this?

Published on February 11th, 2026

Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Here is one of the ... Read More →

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SailGP: Five things to watch in Auckland

Published on February 11th, 2026

After damage reduced the SailGP field to 10 teams in the opener, all 13 boats look to be back for the second event on Feb 14-15 in Auckland, New Zealand. Here are five things to watch ... Read More →

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Sailing helmets: Mind over matter

Published on February 11th, 2026

Clubs, classes and top sailors are increasingly turning to helmets. In the New Zealand publication YBQ, Kathy Young talks to the experts about what’s driving the shift, what they actually protect, and how to choose the ... Read More →

Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on February 10th, 2026

I thought I was interested in uncertainty, but now I’m not so sure. 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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Is this the smartest boat ever built?

Published on February 10th, 2026

Gitana 18, the newest foiling Ultim trimaran, is a melting pot of crazy ideas that could potentially fly at 55 knots. Helen Fretter gets a look on board: Brittany port is a seemingly single-purpose town that ... Read More →

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Drones are making a statement

Published on February 10th, 2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) controls the broadcast of each event, and it is their mission to improve the delivery of the competition. If you’ve been watching the 2026 Winter Olympics, the use of FPV (First-Person ... Read More →