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 21st, 2025
Scott Lindley, Head Optimist Coach of Southern Yacht Club and USODA Development Program Director, examines what real success looks like in a Junior Sailing Program. Many people assume a successful junior sailing program is defined by ... Read More →
Published on November 21st, 2025
Have you ever considered getting your captain’s license? Here are some of the many reasons a sailor or powerboater might decide to get a captain’s license, presented by Captain Cheryl Duvall for Spinsheet. Many of us ... Read More →
Published on November 21st, 2025
A total of 120 marine photographers representing 26 nations took part in the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award 2025. The awards ceremony took place during the 2025 Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam, in front of leading ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2025
Kingston, November 20, 2025 – Sail Canada announced that Youth Fest, a sailing event focusing on training and development now extended to U21 sailors, will make its return, August 11-15, 2026, in Kingston. Sail Canada 2026 ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2025
The North American WASZP Class Association announced a new strategic partnership with America One Racing (A1R), marking a major step forward for foiling development in North America. Starting January 1, 2026, this collaboration will bring world-class ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2025
by Roger Marshall Interesting story on the America’s Cup, but I wonder who is deluding who (whom?). To quote, “it’s the last great sporting event that hasn’t been commercialized.” The America’s Cup was commercialized in the ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2025
The 44Cup teams are now set up and ready to race the final event of their 2025 season, the 44Cup Marina Jandía, November 20-23. Located near the southern tip of Fuerteventura, this is the latest marina ... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2025
A total of 34 companies from the global leisure marine boatbuilding sector and its supply chain were named on the shortlist for the 11th edition of Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement. An international panel of ... Read More →
Published on November 19th, 2025
As I’ve gotten older, I use more four-letter words like what and when. 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 19th, 2025
Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Here is one of the ... Read More →