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 →
Published on July 4th, 2026
The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, marking exactly 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. Photo courtesy of Barrett Canfield... Read More →
Published on July 3rd, 2026
Successful one design classes need a decent boat with reliable suppliers, and they need key people – let’s call them sparkplugs – that keep the ball rolling. The United States Sunfish Class Association (USSCA) annually recognizes ... Read More →
Published on July 3rd, 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, Tom Kassberg shares what it takes to race a 50-Foot performance ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2026
I’m great at multi-tasking, I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2026
John Ripard Sr, the Honorary President of the Royal Malta Yacht Club and one of the founding figures of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, died on July 1, 2026. He was 96. Ripard was one of ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2026
From his billion-dollar success in the world of high-tech to his ORC World Championship triumph aboard his TP52 Rán in the waters off Sorrento, Italy. The story, boats, and secrets of Niklas Zennström, the “nerdy” Swedish ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2026
Sailing around the world solo, through the southern oceans, remains one of the sport’s purest challenges. Doing so the ‘wrong way’ round – westabout, against the prevailing weather systems – is rightly regarded as a Herculean ... Read More →
Published on July 2nd, 2026
World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, has approved the appointment of two Technical Delegate positions for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic sailing competition. The appointees are: • Ricardo Navarro, Brazil, Technical Delegate – ... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2026
I don’t need a hair stylist. My pillow gives me a new hairstyle every morning. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major ... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 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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