Published on June 2nd, 2025
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 October 9th, 2025
The report, Time to find a better business model, prompted a lot of feedback. The following remarks are from an overseas Scuttlebutt colleague: My name is Alberto Casti, editor of the Italian magazine Bolina.it, and I ... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2025
The prominent path for young sailors is toward age-based dinghy racing, which can be extended with High School and College sailing. While providing significant structure, staying on the path limits awareness of alternatives, and when the ... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2025
It’s typically hard to see how a national sailing federation helps the sport, as noticeable gains for local activity come from “boots on the ground”. But in Australia, a new initiative is aimed at increasing lifelong ... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2025
Sail Canada annually celebrates the nation’s top recreational and competitive sailors, coaches, volunteers, and events via the Sail Canada Annual Awards. Here are some of the latest recipients: • 2024 Sail West Regional Championships, hosted by ... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2025
A corporation is an ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility. 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 October 8th, 2025
We could always count on the America’s Cup to make frequent headlines. While only held every three to four years, there was enough bickering, rumors, and boat porn to fill the gaps. But today, the sounds ... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2025
by Helen Fretter, Yachting World French ocean racer Charlie Dalin has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, and completed – and won – the grueling 2024-25 Vendée Globe while continuing treatment for the ... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2025
Offshore sailing isn’t just a test of seamanship, it’s a lesson in resilience, planning, and trust. Trust in your crew, in your preparation, and in your gear. In this roundtable-style feature, we speak to four crews ... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2025
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Sailing was removed from the Paralympic Games after Rio 2016, which was pretty much the last time I saw the SKUD 18 used for the doublehanded event. Referred to as ... Read More →
Published on October 7th, 2025
I can’t believe we don’t have world peace after changing the name on pancake boxes and syrup bottles. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a ... Read More →
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