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 November 5th, 2025
If you have to ask, you are not entitled to know. 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, ... Read More →
Published on November 5th, 2025
Created in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program and the BoatUS Foundation, a database has been developed that will identify the locations of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across the ... Read More →
Published on November 5th, 2025
The World Sailing Awards winners were revealed during the organization’s annual conference which was held in 2025 on November 5 in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The finalists in six categories were previously revealed on October 17. Voting ... Read More →
Published on November 5th, 2025
The A-Class Catamaran Class has brought their 2025 World Championships to New Zealand, with racing along the sandy shore of Castor Bay on the north side of Auckland. A pre-worlds tune-up on November 8-9 leads to ... Read More →
Published on November 5th, 2025
In this report for Practical Boat Owner, Saša Fegić shares his pick of the legendary designs that shaped sailing history. The history of sailing is not just a story of wind and water – it is ... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2025
“I used spot remover on my dog. Now he’s gone.” – Steven Wright 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 →
Published on November 4th, 2025
The 56th Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), with 31 Congress members from 19 countries in attendance, was held on November 4 alongside the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference in Dun Laoghaire, IRL. Participation was positive in 2025: ... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2025
Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and offshore navigator Will Oxley nominated the Kingfisher/Skandia. Here’s the report: Asking WIll Oxley ... Read More →
Published on November 3rd, 2025
How am I supposed to lose weight when the best part about life is food? Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major ... Read More →
Published on November 3rd, 2025
Since the news that American Magic (USA) would not compete in the 38th edition of the America’s Cup, questions have swirled as to why. French engineer Dimitri Despierres, head of the mechatronics department for the US ... Read More →