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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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Grainger 075: World’s Coolest Yachts

Published on July 9th, 2026

Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Simon Hiscocks, British double Olympic medalist in the 49er skiff (silver at Sydney 2000 ... Read More


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Eight Bells: John Ruf

Published on July 9th, 2026

The sailing community honors the life of John Ruf, a determined competitor, Paralympic medalist, World Champion, and lifelong advocate for the sport whose resilience inspired sailors around the world. John was born on March 4, 1968 ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on July 8th, 2026

Wife: Darling today is our anniversary, what should we do? Husband: Let us stand in silence for two minutes. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers ... Read More


Dock Talk

Racing on Olympic waters in Long Beach

Published on July 8th, 2026

The road to Los Angeles 2028 continues this week as the world’s best kiteboarders and windsurfers descend on Long Beach, California for the 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR), with 15 US athletes taking to ... Read More


Dock Talk

Sail Canada 2026 Sail Central Champs

Published on July 8th, 2026

Over 160 sailors, 24 coaches and 70 volunteers will be in action July 11-12, at the Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club (ABYC), as they will take part in Sail Canada 2026 Sail Central Championships. The competition will ... Read More


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Thirty years later: Santiago Lange

Published on July 8th, 2026

To celebrate the 30th anniversary for the ILCA making its Olympic debut at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, the Class organization is sharing stories from Olympic ILCA sailors. For Argentine sailor Santiago Lange, Atlanta 1996 was ... Read More


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How to deal with end-of-life vessels

Published on July 8th, 2026

An event has been organized to focus on exploring existing and emerging technologies and best practices for responsible and sustainable disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs). The 2026 Turning the Tide Summit is open to ... Read More


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Energy system to redefine ocean passage

Published on July 8th, 2026

The foiling 100-foot monohull, known as the Ferrari Hypersail project, intends to torch offshore sailing records when it is completed. But it’s goal isn’t just speed, its also self-sufficiency as it has created an energy system ... Read More


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Countdown to Chicago Mackinac Race

Published on July 8th, 2026

Two hundred sixty boats and thousands of sailors will gather on Chicago’s lakefront for the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, the largest annual offshore race in the world. Beginning Friday, July 10 and Saturday, ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on July 7th, 2026

If a dog repeatedly barks in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog? Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers ... Read More



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