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No whining about the weather

Published on February 26th, 2026

New England is digging out after record-setting snowfall and damaging winds from the historic Blizzard of 2026 shut down travel and buried communities across the region, but their misery gets some company from across the Atlantic. ... Read More


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Leading cause of injury

Published on February 26th, 2026

Advice on Facebook from THAT SAILING LIFE: The leading cause of injury in old sailors isn’t the sea. It’s ego. There’s a certain grin that comes with trimming sails in 20 knots. A memory of how ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on February 25th, 2026

You know times are tough when a Mormon polygamist has only one wife. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, ... Read More


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2025 Coaching of the Year Awards

Published on February 25th, 2026

US Sailing selected the 2025 Coaching Awards recipients which were chosen from a pool of nominees submitted by the public. Volunteer Coach of the Year: Giff Constable, American Yacht Club The American Yacht Club Laser Fleet ... Read More


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Elapsed winners for Caribbean 600

Published on February 25th, 2026

The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 got underway from Antigua on February 23 for 56 teams, with the 17th edition sending them on the scenic 600 nm course that threads its way around 11 Caribbean islands. Here ... Read More


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SailGP: Five things to watch in Sydney

Published on February 25th, 2026

The 2026 SailGP season will have its third event on February 28-March 1 in Sydney, Australia. With both France and New Zealand on the sidelines, here are five things to watch out for as Sydney Harbor ... Read More


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What it takes to win, 15 years later

Published on February 25th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News When I crewed for Bill Hardesty in the 2011 Etchells World Championship, we were well prepared and won. From March to the event in June, we tuned some with local ... Read More


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How do you promote sailing in a country?

Published on February 25th, 2026

How to promote sailing in a country? Start with a small country. With a population of 28 million (USA has 343m), Australia has launched a plan which seeks to grow participation through to 2032 and beyond. ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on February 24th, 2026

When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, opinions, ... Read More


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SailGP Investigation confirmed Kiwi error

Published on February 24th, 2026

When New Zealand SailGP Team lost control in the second event of the 2026 season, it resulted in a dramatic collision with France that led to injuries for both teams, and significant boat damage that can’t ... Read More



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