Published on January 19th, 2026
“What’s in a name?” is a famous line from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, meaning a name is just an arbitrary label, and the true essence, character, or quality of a person or thing is what truly ... Read More →
Published on January 18th, 2026
Dylan Fletcher and his Great Britain team didn’t miss a beat as they won the opening event of the 2026 SailGP season on January 17-18 in Perth, Australia. A strong day two got them in the ... Read More →
Published on January 18th, 2026
The 2026 RORC Transatlantic Race was a fast edition with new multihull and monohull elapsed records set for the 3000 nm course from the Canary Islands to Antigua. First in was Jason Carroll’s MOD70 Argo (USA), ... Read More →
Published on January 18th, 2026
The Olympic motto CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS – FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER has inspired and motivated generations of Olympic athletes over the years. The event likes to stay on brand, and as Italian comedian and actor Massimo Boldi ... Read More →
Published on January 17th, 2026
The 15th edition of The Ocean Race around the world will start from Alicante, Spain on January 17, 2027. It will be the sixth consecutive time the race has started from this venue which is home ... Read More →
Published on January 17th, 2026
There has not been such a promising year in yacht building for a long time. Instead of focusing primarily on increasing volume and living space or, worse still, cutting costs in production, most shipyards have now ... Read More →
Published on January 16th, 2026
It’s 2026, and the 38th America’s Cup is in 2027, and the racing calendar has been fuzzy. The Protocol states how three initial Preliminary Regattas are in 2026 and one possibly in early 2027, plus a ... Read More →
Published on January 16th, 2026
Sponsored by the National Nothing Foundation, January 16 is celebrated as National Nothing Day. The observance was created as a day to provide Americans with one National Day when they can just sit without celebrating, observing, ... Read More →
Published on January 15th, 2026
Electricians have to strip to make ends meet. 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 and dock ... Read More →
Published on January 15th, 2026
The 2026 finale for the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) and the Women’s World Match Racing Tour (WWMRT) will be hosted by AMAALA Yacht Club on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. This multi-year agreement will mark ... Read More →