Published on July 3rd, 2025
“It’s Fourth of July weekend, or, as I call it, Exploding Christmas.” – Stephen Colbert Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major ... Read More →
Published on June 2nd, 2025
Sailing has its traditions, and for better or worse, the adult beverage is one of them. At some yacht clubs, this tradition goes so far as a designated house drink. In 2010, Scuttlebutt took on the ... Read More →
Published on July 8th, 2025
The 2025 ILCA Youth 4 and 6 World Championships will bring over 400 competitors to the 2028 Olympic Sailing venue off San Pedro in Los Angeles, CA. The ILCA Youth 4 World Championship will be held ... Read More →
Published on July 8th, 2025
William J. Baxter Jr. of Stuart, Fla., and Cutchogue set sail for his final destination on July 4 at 91 years old. He had four children, principally to work on his extensive chore lists — one ... Read More →
Published on July 8th, 2025
Clare Leeper profiles Gordy and Diane Bowers, sharing the story of their families in the 1950s, love and triumphs at the Olympic and US Sailing level of the sport, and their aspirations for the future... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2025
You come from dust, and you will return to dust. That’s why I don’t dust. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2025
Phil Robertson, who drove the SailGP teams for China, Spain, and Canada in Season 1, 2, 3, and 4, offers insight into executing a perfect starting strategy and reveals his secrets behind nailing the perfect start: ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2025
America One Racing, as the largest private financial supporter of elite USA sailors, pivoted in 2023 to a hands-on organization with coaches and training plans. Here is their 2025 Mid-Year Report: It is early in the ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2025
Twenty teams have been confirmed for the inaugural International Women’s Championship to be held September 15-19, 2026. Host New York Yacht Club is doing a slow reveal of the entrants… here is their second announcement: The ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2025
Held June 30-July 1, the first-ever Foiling Sport Congress – a by-invitation event in Malcesine, Italy – was organized to foster an in-depth discussion on the current state and future developments of foiling across all disciplines. ... Read More →
Published on July 6th, 2025
After the 53-boat fleet began the 2025 Transpac Race with staggered starts on July 1, July 3 and July 5, attrition has begun for the 53rd edition of the biennial 2225 nm crossing from Los Angeles ... Read More →
Published on July 6th, 2025
Doug DeVos’ American Magic Quantum Racing crew were crowned 2025 Rolex TP52 World Champions, topping 10 teams on July 2-6 in Cascais, Portugal. The US flagged team is a potent mix of long serving, experienced past ... Read More →