Published on August 27th, 2026
The Lightning, designed by Olin Stephens and first built in 1938, has more than 15,000 boats built and hundreds of fleets worldwide. But for this 19-footer, remaining a strong one design class is not being taken ... Read More →
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 →
Published on August 28th, 2026
King Harald V of Norway, 89, died August 28, 2026 at the Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet in Oslo, Norway. King Harald was a sailor of international distinction. His Majesty represented Norway in three consecutive Olympic Games ... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2026
The RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race is held only every four years, with that gap likely needed to accept the hardship that occurs along the 1800 nm course. But when the elapsed winner – Volvo ... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2026
The Great Lakes in the USA may look and behave like oceans from the shoreline, offering endless horizons and massive waves, but nobody says the Great Oceans. It is known that oceans are large (and salty), ... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2026
It was American Protestant clergyman and author Norman Vincent Peale that said, “People who make no mistakes lack boldness and the spirit of adventure.” In the Scuttlebutt series of grounding stories, here are some bold moments: ... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2026
Sir Ben Ainslie (GBR) won his fifth Olympic medal at London 2012, assisted the USA team in their successful defense of the 2013 America’s Cup, and has since been on a mission to win the trophy ... Read More →
Published on August 26th, 2026
A confrontation over a stolen sailboat turned fatal when a suspect opened fire on police, grazing an officer before the suspect was shot and killed. This occurred shortly after 9:00am on August 26 in Newport, RI. ... Read More →
Published on August 26th, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News It’s hard for the USA to do well in the Olympic sailing events when the boats and boards are not widely used, if at all, in the country. That has ... Read More →
Published on August 26th, 2026
Watching the preview video for the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2026, these are not your father’s boats. These are not dual-purpose boats that cross oceans on their own bottom. These racing machines use the most advanced ... Read More →
Published on August 26th, 2026
Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is a notable racing venue and hub for marine services in the Mediterranean. Neighbor island Ibiza, on the other hand, is a well-known global party hub, but does also ... Read More →
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