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 September 2nd, 2026
Rainbows don’t weigh much. They’re actually pretty light. 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 dock ... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2026
The 60-foot L’Hydroptere was an experimental hydrofoil launched in 2008, well before the progress seen today. Its last hurrah appeared to be the 2015 Transpace Race in which weak wind conditions did not allow the trimaran ... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2026
The ability to fairly race dissimilar boats keeps the wheels turning for some people, with this update coming from Transpacific Yacht Club Commodore Alan Andrews for the the 2,225 nm legendary ocean race from Los Angeles ... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 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 September 2nd, 2026
Danish shipping giant Maersk signed an agreement with Anemoi Marine Technologies for the first-ever wind-powered Rotor Sail installation on a container vessel, supporting the company’s efforts to improve vessel efficiency and reduce emissions. Founded in 2015, ... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2026
Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Odile Van Aanholt (NED), reigning Olympic Champion in the 49erFX women’s skiff and a ... Read More →
Published on September 1st, 2026
Why does the OB-GYN leave the room when a patient gets undressed if they are going to be looking later? Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which ... Read More →
Published on September 1st, 2026
A record 26 nations and 102 teams are entered for the J/70 World Championship 2026 to take place September 8-12 in Cascais, Portugal. The venue offers outstanding racing conditions, a proven track record of organizing major ... Read More →
Published on September 1st, 2026
Pete Boland hosts Sailfaster, a podcast series where racing sailors discuss what it takes to sail faster and how races are won. In this episode, Boland meets up with Cascadia Sailing which is preparing for the ... Read More →
Published on September 1st, 2026
The six international IMOCA crews will need to wait for the start of the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic, a 3,300-nautical mile transatlantic “sprint” from New York to Lorient, France. Rather than starting on ... Read More →
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