Feature

Who is the best baller in sailing?

Published on March 10th, 2025

And now for something completely different. The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament is approaching, and we are pleased to announce that 2025 Scuttleball is officially launched. What was started in 1988 by a bunch of ... Read More


Feature

Living in the Scuttlebutt World

Published on March 13th, 2025

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Upon winning the Star Class Bacardi Cup for an unimaginable sixth consecutive time, Mateusz Kusznierewicz (POL) shared how he follows the advice of his idol, Australian America’s Cup winner John ... Read More


Dock Talk

Making progress toward record speed

Published on March 13th, 2025

With a new top speed of 51.3 knots, the SP80 boat surpassed the mythical 50-knot barrier as it aims to break the world sailing speed record before the summer of 2025. To achieve this, they must ... Read More


Dock Talk

Field set for 2025 Congressional Cup

Published on March 13th, 2025

Long Beach Yacht Club’s Congressional Cup, celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2025, confirmed the ten skippers from seven countries to compete April 30-May 4. Defending champion USA’s Chris Poole and his Riptide Racing team will seek ... Read More


Dock Talk

Mini Globe Race: So far, So good

Published on March 13th, 2025

After their start on February 24 from Antigua, 14 of the 15 19-footers in the 2025-26 Mini Globe Race successfully completed the 1200nm first leg to Panama. The leg was won by Renaud Stitelmann on Capucinette ... Read More


Feature

Why the US SailGP Team is struggling

Published on March 13th, 2025

The Athletic, the sports arm of the New York Times, has taken an interest in SailGP, with sailing journalist Andy Rice doing his best to explain the sport to a non-sailing audience. Here’s an excerpt from ... Read More


Dock Talk

Tragedy on the ice

Published on March 13th, 2025

A 90-year-old ice windsurfer died March 12 after falling through the ice on Lake Chemung, located 44 miles northwest of Detroit, MI. Witnesses contacted local rescuers that were able to reach the man and keep him ... Read More


Dock Talk

Vakaros acquires Sailmon

Published on March 13th, 2025

Vakaros, provider of small boat instrumentation and race management technology, has acquired Sailmon sailing instruments from North Technology Group. Sailmon’s existing MAX customers will receive support from Vakaros, while North Technology Group will continue to support ... Read More


Feature

Extraordinary Boats: 3/4 Ton Impeccable

Published on March 13th, 2025

As a trained fine furniture maker and lifelong sailor, Ben Gray’s search criteria for a restoration project to which he could bring his woodworking skills to bear would seem, on the face of it, entirely practical. ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on March 12th, 2025

Cobweb is a term that comes from how the Old English word for “spider” was “cob”. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of ... Read More


Feature

Improved storm tracking in 2025

Published on March 12th, 2025

While storms don’t read calendars, the start of storm activity in the Eastern Pacific is considered May 15 while the Atlantic begins growling June 1, with both “storm seasons” lasting until November 30. The National Hurricane ... Read More



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