Published on February 19th, 2026
It was 2022 when FlyingNikka was revealed, a 60 feet full-foiling monohull yacht conceived by a team of designers coordinated by Irishman Mark Mills. Similar to the AC75 now used in the America’s Cup, the plan ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2026
You don’t have to floss all of your teeth, just the ones you want to keep. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2026
The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 has attracted 57 entrants for the 17th edition, tackling a 600 nm course initiated in 2009 that threads its way around 11 Caribbean islands. Starting from Antigua on February 23, the ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2026
In a feat that redefines the limits of human endurance, British sailor Craig Wood has been honored with the prestigious Seamaster Award at the 2026 Flagship Night in Düsseldorf after becoming officially the first triple amputee ... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2026
I bought a doughnut without the sprinkles. Diets are hard. Providing “insight” 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 ... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2026
Edgewater Yacht Club (EYC) has been named the 2025 recipient of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy which annually recognizes exceptional race management at a single sailing event. The award follows EYC’s successful hosting of the ... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2026
The 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships on February 17-21 has attracted 95 competitors from 12 nations to take on the frozen, snow covered surface of Lake Mälaren in Västerås, Sweden. Held under the authority ... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2026
The PHRF rating system may not be the best, but it is the simplest for handicapping dissimilar boats. It gets people on the water, but to get a better sense of a boat’s overall performance, the ... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2026
Twenty-nine teams from across the country competed in the 2026 Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta on February 14-15 in Charleston, South Carolina. Hosted by the Carolina Yacht Club, the event featured three divisions – 12 J/105s, 9 ... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2026
The 2026 SailGP season has a record 13 teams, and after two events, collisions have kept all from finishing. The latest was February 14-15 in Auckland, New Zealand when a frightening incident between France and New ... Read More →