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Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on July 16th, 2025

I hate having a messy house. Not enough to actually clean it, but enough to give it a disgusted stare while I peacefully relax on the couch. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been ... Read More


Feature

Game changer for navigation

Published on July 16th, 2025

Peter Isler, a two-time America’s Cup winner and navigator aboard Pyewacket in the 2025 Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu, reports how the upgraded technology is changing his job. “Starlink opens up the satellite imagery ... Read More


Feature

Game time for Admiral’s Cup 2025

Published on July 16th, 2025

The Admiral’s Cup, considered the unofficial world cup for offshore racing before ending in 2003, returns to UK waters in 2025. Fifteen 2-boat international teams will contend for the championship, competing in two offshore races and ... Read More


Dock Talk

What will be the best photo in 2025?

Published on July 16th, 2025

The 16th edition of the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award encourages professional photographers from around the globe to submit their best yacht racing images captured between October 14, 2024 and October 12, 2025. The top 80 ... Read More


Feature

Drag racing to Mackinac Island

Published on July 16th, 2025

The 2025 Bayview Mackinac Race got underway for the 101st edition on July 12 with 191 entrants on either the Cove Island Course (259 nm) or Shore Course (204 nm). The brisk southwest winds at the ... Read More


Video

Uncharted, Episode 2

Published on July 16th, 2025

The docuseries Uncharted provides three, 30-minute episodes that highlight how Jimmy Spithill, the Italian team’s CEO and former USA driver, built a team from the ground up in six months. The docuseries also features an interview ... Read More


Feature

Best laid plans of mice and men

Published on July 16th, 2025

Launched in 2025, the Sailing Grand Slam consists of the four notable Olympic sailing events in Europe as well as a new regatta in the host city of Los Angeles 2028. At least that was the ... Read More


Dock Talk

Nominations open for World Sailing Awards

Published on July 16th, 2025

The international sailing federation will host the World Sailing Awards 2025 as its annual event to celebrate achievement with a gala ceremony on November 5 at the Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on July 15th, 2025

You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it. Providing wisdom 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 dock talk…with ... Read More


Dock Talk

Regional championships cover Canada

Published on July 15th, 2025

More than 300 young Canadian sailors will be in action as Sail Canada holds its three regional championships: Sail East, Sail Central, and Sail West. The three regional championships provide an opportunity for sailors to train ... Read More


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