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


Feature

Red Bull Sailing Academy opens in Italy

Published on July 5th, 2025

Monfalcone is the northernmost point of the Adriatic Sea, it is a place of a certain choreography, where shipyards building large ships mingle with those dealing with pleasure boats. And, of course, there are marinas. Within ... Read More


Feature

Historic investment for U.S. Coast Guard

Published on July 4th, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard will receive a nearly $25 billion investment, marking the largest single commitment of funding in Service history. This investment strengthens every facet of Coast Guard operations and supports the Service’s role as ... Read More


Feature

Gary Jobson takes home Emmy Awards

Published on July 3rd, 2025

Cruising World Editor-at-Large Gary Jobson has been honored with two Emmy Awards for his commentary during the Paris 2024 Olympic sailing events. The first award, Outstanding Live Special – Championship Event Analyst, recognizes his on-air insight during real-time ... Read More


Feature

New names for Coast Guard operations

Published on July 3rd, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard has renamed its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). This strategic change, directed by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on May 21, ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on July 2nd, 2025

Let’s party like it’s 1776. Providing wisdom 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 talk…with a North ... Read More


Feature

New leadership for sailing Down Under

Published on July 1st, 2025

New executive leadership has been appointed for Southern Hemisphere neighbors to guide the sport of their national federations: Australian Sailing: Respected sports administrator and dual Olympic gold medalist Malcolm Page OAM OLY (above left)has been appointed ... Read More


Feature

2024 Recreational Boating Statistics

Published on July 1st, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report which details the fewest boating fatalities since the Service began collecting statistics more than 50 years ago. Fatalities fell 1.4% to 556 from 564 in ... Read More


News

Swan 55 Galiana: World’s coolest yachts

Published on July 1st, 2025

Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times, and Finnish around the world sailor Tapio Lehtinen nominated Swan 55 Galiana. Here’s the ... Read More



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