Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

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


Feature

Yacht Club House Drinks 2025

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


News

ILCA Youth Worlds coming to USA

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


Feature

Eight Bells: William J. Baxter Jr.

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


Video

VIDEO: Bowers Family Legend Told

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


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

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


Feature

SailGP: The perfect starting strategy

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


Feature

America One Racing Performance Report

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


Feature

Teammates and competitors join forces

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


Feature

Bringing together foiling community

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


News

Damage, injury for 2025 Transpac Race

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


News

USA secures 2025 Rolex TP52 World title

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



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