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Will Pensacola be Cape Cod for sailing?

Published on March 12th, 2026

A key challenge for the SailGP league has been upskilling, as the F50 is unlike any other boat and training opportunities are limited. For the league to mature, the idea of a lower division is advancing. ... Read More


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The Paradoxes of Masters Regattas

Published on March 12th, 2026

Events that specifically serve older sailors – Masters Regattas – are popular with one design classes. They level the playing field for people that may have lost a step and provide common ground at social events. ... Read More


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Is your name on the 2026 hurricane list?

Published on March 12th, 2026

The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than 90 days away, and with it comes a new set of names from the National Hurricane Center. The season, which starts on June 1 and ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on March 11th, 2026

I drive fast because I have to get there before I forget where I am going. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of ... Read More


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Helping females discover their potential

Published on March 11th, 2026

World Sailing has opened applications from Member National Authorities (MNAs) who are interested in hosting a women’s Steering the Course technical course for coaches, race officials, judges, umpires, and measurers. Building on five years of progress, ... Read More


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America’s Cup: Is this real or more fluff?

Published on March 11th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News When the five entered teams in the 38th America’s Cup agreed to extend the entry deadline by two months, it was an easy decision. Additional teams translates to additional revenue, ... Read More


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Good Jibes with John Sweeney

Published on March 11th, 2026

The Good Jibes podcast, provided by the team at Latitude 38 magazine, share stories and tips from West Coast sailors on the topics of community, cruising, and racing. In this episode, host John Arndt is joined ... Read More


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Media prefers the posh narrative

Published on March 11th, 2026

Historically associated with the wealthy, sailing has been portrayed as a high-society hobby. And why not, as clubs are private and often exclusive. As a founding sport for the Summer Olympics, there was such worry about ... Read More


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Performance begins with preparation

Published on March 11th, 2026

Scott Lindley is the USA Optimist Class Development Program Director and Head Coach at Southern Yacht Club, which has him watching a lot of sailing. In this report, he is getting back into the boat: As ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on March 10th, 2026

When you lose a sock in the laundry, it comes back as a Tupperware lid that doesn’t fit any of your containers. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt ... Read More


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