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Triple amputee crosses Pacific Ocean

Published on February 18th, 2026

In a feat that redefines the limits of human endurance, British sailor Craig Wood has been honored with the prestigious Seamaster Award at the 2026 Flagship Night in Düsseldorf after becoming officially the first triple amputee ... Read More →

Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on February 17th, 2026

I bought a doughnut without the sprinkles. Diets are hard. 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 ... Read More →

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Recognizing the best regatta in the USA

Published on February 17th, 2026

Edgewater Yacht Club (EYC) has been named the 2025 recipient of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy which annually recognizes exceptional race management at a single sailing event. The award follows EYC’s successful hosting of the ... Read More →

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Sailing in the Winter Olympic Games?

Published on February 16th, 2026

The 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships on February 17-21 has attracted 95 competitors from 12 nations to take on the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren in Västerås, Sweden. Held under the authority ... Read More →

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Australia win at SailGP Auckland

Published on February 15th, 2026

The 2026 SailGP season has a record 13 teams, and after two events, collisions have kept all from finishing. The latest was February 14-15 in Auckland, New Zealand when a frightening incident between France and New ... Read More →

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When the public pays for a superyacht

Published on February 15th, 2026

It is not every day that the world’s largest sailing yacht turns into a stationary landmark. Yet in Trieste, a 143-meter (about 467-foot) giant of steel, glass, and carbon fiber has done precisely that. Seized four ... Read More →

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Lack of snow is trouble for sailing season

Published on February 14th, 2026

If winter means ski trips to the Rocky Mountain region, this has not been a good season. Too much dirt, not enough snow. For Colorado, which faces record-low snowpack, this also is going to be a ... Read More →

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Sailfaster with Morgan Trubovich

Published on February 14th, 2026

Pete Boland hosts Sailfaster, a podcast series where racing sailors discuss what it takes to sail faster and how races are won. In this episode, Boland sits down with Morgan Trubovich—better known as “Truby”—one of the ... Read More →

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Protest Playbook: From Hail to Hearing

Published on February 13th, 2026

by Heather Mahady, UK Sailmakers You’ve witnessed a rule breach on the water. Maybe a boat struck a mark, or forced you to take avoiding action. Now what? Understanding the protest process is essential for every ... Read More →

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Lincoln: Only ‘Naval Architect’ President

Published on February 13th, 2026

by Peter Swanson, Loose Cannon Abraham Lincoln is believed to be the second most written about figure in history behind Jesus Christ, with more than 15,000 books and biographies devoted to his life. Yet, there is ... Read More →