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 August 24th, 2026
The Case Book for 2025-2028 complements The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and provides details on the application of the rules. Here’s Case 32: This situation clarifies how a leeward port-tack boat, hailing for room to ... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2026
Social media is like a slot machine, hoping each refresh delivers rewards. When Eric Mongeau went aground, and it was caught on video and widely viewed on Instagram…. jackpot! In the Scuttlebutt series of grounding stories, ... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2026
The oldest match racing trophy for one-design keelboats in the world – King Edward VII Gold Cup – is getting a significant makeover in 2026. The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club will be hosting the Bermuda Gold ... Read More →
Published on August 23rd, 2026
Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos reestablished themselves as the SailGP team to beat as they surged to victory at the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz on August 22-23. The Aussies’ have won five of nine ... Read More →
Published on August 23rd, 2026
Texas Corinthian Yacht Club won the 2026 New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Team Race on August 21-23 in Newport, RI. This was their fourth victory in the past six years, with ten teams competing in Sonars. ... Read More →
Published on August 23rd, 2026
The sport has survived several transitions on the international rating rule landscape, though it is hard to say there are not casualties with each shift. Trying to build a better mousetrap does not promise the world ... Read More →
Published on August 22nd, 2026
Paul “Bo” Bollinger will retire as president and CEO of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating at the end of 2026, closing a decade-long tenure that helped transform the Annapolis (MD) nonprofit from an organization facing serious financial ... Read More →
Published on August 21st, 2026
Sailing into its 41st year, Hamilton Island Race Week is Australia’s largest offshore sailing regatta, with the 2026 edition attracting 194 entries for racing on August 16-22 through the turquoise waters of the Whitsunday Islands. The ... Read More →
Published on August 21st, 2026
America One Racing, as the largest private financial supporter of elite USA sailors, pivoted in 2023 to a hands-on organization with coaches and training plans. In their effort to elevate the nation toward a stronger position ... Read More →
Published on August 21st, 2026
In this report for Yachting World, Simon Rowell explains everything you need to know about the development of sea breezes: Sea breezes are the sailor’s savior on hot, still summer days when the country is sitting ... Read More →