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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Sailfaster with Steve Hunt, Part 2

Published on September 27th, 2026

Pete Boland hosts Sailfaster, a podcast series where racing sailors discuss what it takes to sail faster and how races are won. In this episode, Boland meets up with three-time Etchells World Champion Steve Hunt. In ... Read More →


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America’s Cup: Italy remains on form

Published on September 27th, 2026

Six of the seven entrants in the 38th America’s Cup competed at the Preliminary Regatta on September 25-27 in Naples, Italy. This was the second meeting of the teams in AC40s, with Italy once again taking ... Read More →


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America’s Cup: USA good out of the gate

Published on September 27th, 2026

The American Racing Challenger Team USA was a late entry for the 38th America’s Cup, revealing their status on April 8, 2026. Without enough time to compete in the first Preliminary Regatta on May 22-24 in ... Read More →



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