Dock Talk

College Season 2026-27, Week 4

Published on September 30th, 2026

The fourth week of the college sailing season was decided as much by weather as by boat speed. A nor’easter swept the eastern seaboard from Friday through Sunday morning, cancelling one day of racing at several ... Read More →


Dock Talk

Nominations for USA Hall of Fame

Published on September 30th, 2026

Nominations for the National Sailing Hall of Fame Class of 2027 can be submitted between October 1 and December 31, 2026. The annual nomination cycle asks the public to identify the individuals whose achievements, leadership, and ... Read More →


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Nominations for top USA sailors in 2026

Published on September 30th, 2026

Nominations for the 2026 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year are open (click here), widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the United States. The awards recognize the individual male and female American ... Read More →


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on September 29th, 2026

Being a mom is hard. You have to raise kids and a full-grown man! Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing ... Read More →


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Two key variables for a good start

Published on September 29th, 2026

There are two key variables for a good start: acceleration on the line and location on the line. In this report by Billy Merrington, he reviews the 76-boat Etchells World Championship 2026 and the approach that ... Read More →


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Looking good for Sailing in Brisbane 2032

Published on September 29th, 2026

Too often, the venue for the Olympic Sailing Program is not ideal. Paris 2024 was a mess and even LA 2028, with the excellent site from the 1984 Games, allowed a political moneygrab to relocate six ... Read More →


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Make participation easy and worthwhile

Published on September 29th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Whenever a fleet or organization gathers to discuss the future, my fear is conversation will be directed by the trophy winners. People successful in sport tend to be more involved, ... Read More →


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Introduction to Keelboat Racing

Published on September 28th, 2026

The Storm Trysail Foundation and the Storm Trysail Club have three Intercollegiate Offshore Regattas (IOR) in 2026: Sept. 26-27 – Great Lakes, Chicago Yacht Club and Columbia Yacht Club Oct. 10-11 – Long Island Sound, Larchmont ... Read More →



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