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 17th, 2026
As a Yacht Broker at McMichael Yacht Brokers, John Glynn has a passion to assist people who want to get out onto the water. But he knows the water is not always kind, with submerged obstacles ... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I have great admiration for shorthanded racing, but I am puzzled that it is allowed. World Sailing has the authority to limit the usage of the Racing Rules of Sailing, ... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2026
World Sailing has released its 2025 Impact Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the federation’s progress towards social inclusion across the sport, as well as environmental stewardship and social responsibility over the past year. Building upon ... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2026
It has endured two world wars, recessions, depressions, booms, famines and pandemics to remain as the ultimate prize in global yachting. Guided by a meticulous Deed of Gift that promoted ‘friendly competition between foreign countries’ the ... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2026
Created in 1970, the La Solitaire du Figaro is a three-stage solo race held in one design boats. It has become a proving ground for aspiring offshore sailors, with the 2026 edition using the Figaro Bénéteau ... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2026
At the southern end of Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac is a classic Midwestern small-city. With its location alongside the lake, boating is a big deal, and the largest employer is the world headquarters ... Read More →
Published on August 16th, 2026
USA 1 from California won the 2026 Team Racing World Championship, held on August 13-16 in Stockholm, Sweden. Sailed in J/80s in a 2v2 format, they defeated USA 2 from Massachusetts 3–0. The winning team was ... Read More →
Published on August 16th, 2026
The host club’s dominance of the Hinman Masters Team Race continued on August 14-16 with a fifth-consecutive win in the 24th edition of New York Yacht Club’s oldest team race regatta. Seven teams competed in Sonars, ... Read More →
Published on August 16th, 2026
Forty-six teams competed at the 2026 Melges 24 US National Championship on August 14-16 in Traverse City, MI. The title came down to the final race on Grand Traverse Bay in which Cuyler Morris and his ... Read More →
Published on August 16th, 2026
When America’s Cup challenger American Magic needed a winter training base for the 2021 Cup, they selected Pensacola, FL. This was 2019 when the venue was better known for the home of the National Naval Aviation ... Read More →