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Celebrating excellence in Canada

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


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

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


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Making noise amid the sounds of silence

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


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Fighting cancer, Winning Vendée Globe

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


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Trust, preparation, and offshore sailing

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


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New chapter for a Paralympic legend

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


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

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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Go out and have an adventure

Published on October 7th, 2025

by Bob Bitchin, Bitchin Attitude Did you ever notice how people just love to see others mess up? If you doubt me, just check it out the next time you are anchored in a crowded area, ... Read More


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Recognizing outstanding new products

Published on October 7th, 2025

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference revealed the winners of the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards Program which showcase outstanding marine product development to the recreational boating industry and beyond. The judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners ... Read More


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New ownership for Melges

Published on October 7th, 2025

Melges Performance Sailboats, the iconic brand founded by Harry C. Melges and nurtured across three generations, has announced their sale to Cate Muller-Terhune and Allan Terhune Jr. After more than 80 years of family leadership, the ... Read More


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