Published on March 16th, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News When Conan O’Brien hosted the 2026 Academy Awards, it was his second consecutive year, but he expects it be his last. “I am honored to be the last human host ... Read More →
Published on March 18th, 2026
Why is the word big so little and the word little so big? 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 →
Published on March 18th, 2026
One design classes rely on equipment regulations to keep the emphasis on the sailor rather than the boat. Class leadership is historically conservative when making changes to these rules, particularly when it will increase the cost ... Read More →
Published on March 18th, 2026
Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and Jules Verne winner Benjamin Schwartz nominated the VO70 Mar Mostro. Here’s the report: ... Read More →
Published on March 18th, 2026
The Ocean Race 2027, the world’s top fully-crewed offshore sailing competition, has revealed the North American stopover will be in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is the first time in the event’s 54-year history that Florida’s Gulf ... Read More →
Published on March 17th, 2026
“Chocolate is cheaper than therapy and you don’t need an appointment.” – Catherine Aitken Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing ... Read More →
Published on March 17th, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News It was several years ago, during a dermatology appointment, when I asked about skin care products. Sailing is not kind to the skin, and 50+ years on the water, not ... Read More →
Published on March 17th, 2026
The MacGregor 26 is not an attractive boat. Decent headroom, galley, and accommodations created a raised deck and “generous” hull shape. But a lot of people love the compromises, and it has been a staple in ... Read More →
Published on March 16th, 2026
The Case Book for 2025-2028 (click here) complements The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and provides details on the application of the rules. Here’s Case 87: A right-of-way boat need not act to avoid contact until ... Read More →
Published on March 16th, 2026
Racing sailboats in New Zealand requires membership with a Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) affiliated club. But rather than also directly joining the national federation, as is done in the USA, YNZ is supported by fees from ... Read More →
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