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Yacht Club House Drinks 2026

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


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Taking first steps toward America’s Cup

Published on June 18th, 2026

American Racing Challenger Team USA, representing Sail Newport, are now operational from their base in Pensacola, Florida and have taken the first steps on their unique ‘Road to Naples’ for 2027. The American team have confirmed ... Read More


Dock Talk

Race to Alaska is fully on

Published on June 18th, 2026

After a forced layover in Victoria, BC following ‘The Proving Ground’ stage from Port Townsend, WA, 65 teams are officially in the fight to Ketchikan, AK. The The 9th edition of the Race to Alaska (R2AK) ... Read More


Dock Talk

Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award

Published on June 18th, 2026

In 1999, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) created an annual award recognizing a man or a woman for a record of achievement in inspiring, educating ... Read More


Dock Talk

Funding issue changes Bermuda plan

Published on June 18th, 2026

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (RBYC), alongside the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT), has announced an update regarding the format for the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup, scheduled to take place this October 13-18. Following recent changes ... Read More


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SailGP: Five things to watch in Halifax

Published on June 18th, 2026

After a two-year absence, the SailGP global league returns to Canada with all 13 teams in the queue for Halifax on June 20-21. As the seventh event of Season Six, here are five storylines to follow: ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on June 17th, 2026

When people see a cat’s litter box they always say, “Oh, have you got a cat?” Just once I want to say, “No, it’s for company!” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a ... Read More


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SailGP: What’s all this criticism about?

Published on June 17th, 2026

Since its launch, SailGP has been on a mission to increase its audience. By using the sport, changes were made to heighten interest beyond the sailing fan. Some of this has been done with the racing ... Read More


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Using virtual reality for sailing education

Published on June 17th, 2026

A primary school in Wisła, Poland ran a pilot project about different methods to introduce sailing to young children. The project ran from December 2025 to May 2026 in which one group of 10 students used ... Read More


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Creating pathways for women and youth

Published on June 17th, 2026

The 2026 Chicago Mackinac Race gets underway July 10 and 11 with 262 entrants to take on the 289 nm course from Chicago to Mackinac Island, Michigan. Among the division winners will also be a new ... Read More


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Famous celebrities who loved to sail

Published on June 17th, 2026

Sailing has always attracted a certain kind of person. It requires patience, independence, and a willingness to face the unpredictable power of the sea. Over the years, some very famous people have fallen deeply in love ... Read More



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