Published on March 2nd, 2026
For one week each winter, the famed Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami becomes the epicenter of the sailing world. Olympians meet amateurs on the dock. America’s Cup veterans share weather notes with rising talent. You cannot ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I am in my sixties, and all tests of some consequences were taken 40+ years ago. They involved textbooks, classrooms, instructors, and paper exams. A lot has changed since then. ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2026
In the USA, all children under 13 years old are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while on a moving recreational vessel, a wearable life jacket must be on board for each person, ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2026
Steve Armitage, chief executive of Yachting New Zealand, offers this update about the liquor law in his country: If you are not already aware, the Government has recently announced proposed changes to the Sale and Supply ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2026
Dear Curmudgeon: Sailing is, first and foremost, a sport, a sport of the highest achievements, which is included in the Olympic Games. For a sports sailing club, its main goal is to find as many children ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2026
The Star Class was among the iconic Olympic events, attracting the best of the best to challenge others in this 22-foot 9-inch two-person keelboat. But its era, which began in 1932, came to an end in ... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2026
“All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.” – Steven Wright 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 →
Published on March 4th, 2026
The 2019 Strategic Review into Women in Sailing explored gender balance and made a case for change to address disparities within the sport. The report identified nine recommendations to balance the playing field, and six years ... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2026
Prominent boating supporter Robert B. Kieding, 88, passed away February 16, 2026 in Santa Barbara, CA. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Bob began sailing an 8’ single-handed pram at the age of eight, and never looked back. ... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2026
It was 2024 when SailGP global league held its first Canadian event in Halifax, but after not including the nation in 2025, the fleet returns June 20-21. However, as the province is enduring significant budget cuts ... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2026
The 2026 O’pen Skiff North American Un-Regatta will be on March 20-22 in San Diego, CA. While the Class has proven to be an excellent alternative to the Optimist and other prams for the youth sailor, ... Read More →
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