Feature

Twelve remain in Golden Globe Race

Published on November 5th, 2026

Sixteen solo skippers started the 2026-27 Golden Globe Race on September 6 from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. The fourth edition continues the “retro race” format in which 32-36 foot production boats designed prior to 1988, without modern ... Read More →


Feature

Film depicts voyage by triple amputee

Published on November 5th, 2026

by George Day, Cruising Compass British Army veteran Craig Wood, who overcame life-changing injuries to make history as the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean, setting two Guinness World Records, has ... Read More →


Feature

Diam 24: World’s Coolest Yachts

Published on November 5th, 2026

Yachting World has been asking top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Swiss ocean racer Ollie Heer picked the Diam 24. Here’s the report: “A cool ... Read More →


Dock Talk

Boat preservation remains a priority

Published on November 5th, 2026

One hundred fifteen entrants lined up for the 2026 Route du Rhum on November 1, taking on the 3,542 nm solo transatlantic race from Saint-Malo in France for Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe. To track the fleet, click ... Read More →


Feature

Stars gather at Star World Championship

Published on November 5th, 2026

According to Scuttlebutt’s Best Racing Venues in the USA, there’s no better place to be this time of year than southern Florida where 97 entries representing 17 nations are preparing for the 2026 Star World Championship ... Read More →


Feature

Moth Class comes full circle at Worlds

Published on November 5th, 2026

The 2026 Moth World Championship on November 6-12 has attracted 77 entries from 11 nations to the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. For a development class founded in 1926, which held its first world title ... Read More →


Feature

Those were the days, my friend

Published on November 5th, 2026

What had made the America’s Cup fascinating was that first moment off the start line between the Defender and Challenger. The teams had not yet met, and both had conspired to produce the fastest boat for ... Read More →


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on November 4th, 2026

Tossing and turning at night should be considered exercise. 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 ... Read More →


Feature

When one race changed everything

Published on November 4th, 2026

Thirty-eight teams from 10 nations are entered for the 2026 J/24 World Championship on November 7-11 in Melbourne, Australia. But for Victorian skipper Warren Campbell, his campaign has been a race against the clock to reach ... Read More →


Feature

Island time at ISCA World Championships

Published on November 4th, 2026

The International Sunfish Class Association (ISCA) continues its momentum with another sold-out championship series in 2026 as sailors from 17 countries come to compete November 6-13 in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Following the success of ... Read More →



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