Published on March 5th, 2026
Guus Bierman, founder of Contender Sailcloth, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. He was 87 years of age. Guus was a passionate sailor and yachtsman, for whom sailing always connected the dots in life. Equally ... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News When the autonomous driving company Waymo revealed plans to enter the San Diego market, organizations that represent taxi and other transit options were opposed. “No corporation should be allowed to ... 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
The Olympic Truce is a tradition originating from ancient Greece that dates back to 776 BC, and is intended to secure safe passage for athletes during the Games and, in the long term, promote the idea ... 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 →
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 →
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