Published on March 24th, 2025
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing news Winners like to say trophies aren’t given out at the first weather mark; that happens at the finish. However, our sport has more losers than winners, so celebrating all highlights ... Read More →
Published on April 4th, 2025
Originally published in 2019, this list from Adam Loory remains a good reminder on why racing isn’t just for weekends: 10. You can practice your tactics and maneuvers in a low-pressure environment. 9. You can bring ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2025
There’s no shortage of talent or breeze in the BVI as almost eighty boats prepare to assume the challenge in the 52nd edition of the 2025 BVI Spring Regatta on April 4-6 in the Caribbean waters ... Read More →
Published on April 3rd, 2025
Donald Gregg Stokes, 73, of Topsfield, MA departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2025. His principal passion of competitive sailing began from working at Hood Sails in Marblehead and carried on to the highest levels ... Read More →
Published on April 2nd, 2025
“What should I do with the leftover bacon?” said no one ever. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, ... Read More →
Published on April 2nd, 2025
The United States SailGP Team has been struggling to improve, which has prompted observations for how the crew is short on high performance experience. While social media comments pushed for change, helm Taylor Canfield wanted to ... Read More →
Published on April 2nd, 2025
Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and wooden boatbuilder Leo Goolden nominated the Nordic Folkboat. Here’s the report: “The humble ... Read More →
Published on April 2nd, 2025
The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame has announced the 11 individuals who will be inducted into its prestigious National Sailing Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The new inductees include a diverse group ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2025
If you told me anything important on April 1st, I’m going to need to hear it again. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2025
Now that Auckland has removed itself as an option to host the 38th America’s Cup, the leading candidates floating in the media are Italy and Greece, with Greek billionaire George Prokopiou as the man behind his ... Read More →
Published on April 1st, 2025
World Sailing has launched the new National Race Officer Training Program for Member National Authorities (MNAs) to apply for on an annual basis with the aim of providing a recognized qualification for race officials from nations ... Read More →