Published on February 5th, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News When the Finn dinghy was removed from the Olympic sailing program after Tokyo 2020, big people complained. No longer was there an option for the 200+/- pound crowd, but the ... Read More →
Published on February 5th, 2026
The prominent regattas in the sport are for various types of monohulls, but the cruising sector of sailing is going a different direction as reported by George Day for the Cruising Compass: The Discover Boating Miami ... Read More →
Published on February 5th, 2026
Proper nutrition and exercise works for some people, but this list – originally published by Scuttlebutt in 2003 – is still a pretty good way to prepare for the sailing season: 1. Buy a case of ... Read More →
Published on February 4th, 2026
“Imitation is the sincerest form of television.”- Fred Allen 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 4th, 2026
With lingering issues from the 2025 Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) annual meeting, the rating system unanimously approved a refined update to the 2026 Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on January ... Read More →
Published on February 4th, 2026
World Sailing is determined to remain an Olympic sport. While the racing will never garner the kind of broadcast audience ($$$) craved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the organization also values sustainability, and World Sailing ... Read More →
Published on February 4th, 2026
Once again, boot Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf boat show) showcased a number of top yacht launches. Toby Hodges rounds up some of the very best for Yachting World: As the doors swung open at boot Düsseldorf 2026, the ... Read More →
Published on February 4th, 2026
In 2023, Andrew Bedwell planned to make a 1,900-mile trip from Newfoundland, Canada, to Falmouth, Cornwall in his 3.9-foot fiberglass yacht. He wanted to skipper the smallest boat ever to cross the Atlantic, but didn’t get ... Read More →
Published on February 4th, 2026
As the sport matures, it has increased the reliance on certified race officials at a time when that community is not growing. Steve “Shipwreck” Schupak, Chair of the US Sailing Umpires Committee, is eager for a ... Read More →
Published on February 4th, 2026
The good old days of the America’s Cup include the winner bringing the trophy home to defend. Simple. No confusion. No debate. But now, with the venue put out to bid, protest is a promise. Just ... Read More →
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