Published on February 12th, 2026
The 2026 Women’s Winter Invitational Regatta (WWIR) returns on February 14-15 in San Diego, CA. As one of the earliest established women’s sailing challenges in the country, this invitation-only event celebrates competition, camaraderie, and the advancement ... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2026
Daniel Rugg, husband, father, grandfather, brother, Naval officer, and lifelong competitive sailor, died on February 6, 2026, at his home in Centreville, Maryland, after battling cancer for several years. He was 80. An adventurous soul with ... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2026
ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team, one of 13 teams competing the SailGP global sports league, has been acquired by leading sports investor and American Magic Co-Founder, Doug DeVos. The transaction brings together leaders in global business and ... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2026
Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and professional sailor Luke Parkinson nominated the Superfoiler. Here’s the report: “The Superfoiler was ... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2026
If you think you’re overlooked, think of Whistler’s father. 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, features and ... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2026
Luke Lawrence, often seen at the top of professional events, has heritage in hard water racing too as the New York Times reports: It looked like a time warp on the frozen Navesink River in New ... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2026
Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Here is one of the ... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2026
After damage reduced the SailGP field to 10 teams in the opener, all 13 boats look to be back for the second event on Feb 14-15 in Auckland, New Zealand. Here are five things to watch ... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2026
Clubs, classes and top sailors are increasingly turning to helmets. In the New Zealand publication YBQ, Kathy Young talks to the experts about what’s driving the shift, what they actually protect, and how to choose the ... Read More →
Published on February 10th, 2026
I thought I was interested in uncertainty, but now I’m not so sure. 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 →