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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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Finding a “Needle in a Haystack”

Published on June 8th, 2026

The volunteers that host regattas can be competitive too, and this report shares a behind-the-scenes incident on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD. We were the “Gate Boat” at the 2026 Sailing World Regatta, positioned near ... Read More


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Recall: Risk of drowning to users

Published on June 8th, 2026

The quality control of Helly Hansen is under question as the equipment manufacturer has issued a recall in May 2026 for its buoyancy aids that pose a risk of drowning to users due to production failures. ... Read More


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“Vessels of opportunity” help science

Published on June 8th, 2026

The Ocean Race Europe 2025 during August and September had seven IMOCA teams compete for 4,500 nautical miles across five Legs, but it was not only about the racing. Seawater samples collected by the sailors might ... Read More


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2026 ISCA North American Championship

Published on June 7th, 2026

The 2026 ISCA (formerly Sunfish) North American Championship was sailed June 5-7 on Narragansett Bay off Barrington, Rhode Island. A fleet of 106 competitors from 11 countries competed in the 9-race series won by Jean Paul ... Read More


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My love affair with Caribbean Rum

Published on June 7th, 2026

by David H. Lyman, Caribbean Compass In 1979, I was on a two-week bareboat charter in the Virgin Islands. The boat, a Morgan Out Islander, was a floating Winnebago, but it came with a complimentary gallon ... Read More


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Rescued (again) while seeking record

Published on June 7th, 2026

Andrew Bedwell wants to skipper the smallest boat ever to cross the Atlantic. He tried in 2023 but didn’t make it to first night, and his second effort in 2026 wasn’t much better. He started his ... Read More


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RORC claims return of Sardinia Cup

Published on June 7th, 2026

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (GBR) won the 2026 Sardinia Cup, claiming the coveted trophy ahead of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (ITA) and RORC Gold (GBR). In the individual class standings, Ino Veritas (TP52) took ... Read More


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ILCA Masters beat Father Time

Published on June 7th, 2026

One hundred fifty-nine sailors from 24 countries came for the 2026 ILCA 6 Masters World Championship on June 1-7 in Athens, Greece. The Class provides six age categories beginning for 30-year olds, which doesn’t seem too ... Read More


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Grog made the old-fashioned way

Published on June 7th, 2026

by Mark Stevens, Caribbean Compass I am a sailor and I love the Caribbean, so naturally I also love rum. I may not boast the expertise of my fellow sailor, writer and rum drinker David Lyman, ... Read More


Dock Talk

Sailing World Regatta Series – Chicago

Published on June 7th, 2026

One hundred thirty boats competed in the fourth event of the 2026 Sailing World Regatta Series on June 5-7 in Chicago, IL. Both distance and course racing was held for ORC, PHRF, and one design fleets ... Read More



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