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 June 11th, 2026
There are reasons why one design classes thrive, and critical is the people. Amanda Callahan, Head Coach at Roger Williams University and USA representative at the 2023 Pan Am Games, highlights one of these people: At ... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2026
The three-boat collision during New York Sail Grand Prix damaged hulls, foils, and structural components, with only three weeks to complete repairs for the next event on June 20-21 in Halifax, Canada. Simon Eatwell, head of ... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2026
French offshore champion Charlie Dalin, winner of the 2025 Vendée Globe, died on June 11, 2026. He was 42 years of age and had been battling a gastrointestinal stromal tumor for just over two and a ... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2026
Is modern racing starting to look more like checkers than chess? Is something being lost in the pursuit of frenetic, high-speed thrills and spills? Lu Heikell attempts to answer the questions for Yachting Monthly… here’s an ... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2026
West Marine, the largest marine retailer in the USA, filed for bankruptcy on May 17, 2026. Here are some recent updates: • Court documents show that West Marine is planning to close 59 locations as it ... Read More →
Published on June 11th, 2026
Latitude 38 publisher John Arndt started Summer Sailstice in 2001 after years of dreaming about a celebration that would grow sailing. He saw participation in sailing decline and wanted to find a way to get boats ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
I wonder if film directors wake up screaming “CUT! CUT! CUT!” when they have nightmares. 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 June 10th, 2026
When a one design class limits the equipment variables, people become the prominent performance factor. In a dinghy class, this factor isn’t just skill, but also physical characteristics. In a study developed by Samuel Hormiga as ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
With so many podiums to pursue, a comparison of sailor ability is a subjective exercise. Seeking to put a numerical scale to the task is the SSL Global Ranking The system is inspired by the ATP ... Read More →
Published on June 10th, 2026
The 20-foot C Scow is actively raced in the inland lakes of the USA from Iowa to Michigan, and the National C Scow Sailing Association (NCSSA) wants to keep it that way. Here is what they ... Read More →
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