Dock Talk

Elite women ready for keelboat classic

Published on September 14th, 2026

It’s game time for 20 teams for the 2026 New York Yacht Club Women’s International Championship to be held September 15-19 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport, RI. Thirteen nations are represented ... Read More


News

Dalton’s comment on legal action

Published on September 18th, 2026

Statement on Legal Action with North Sails We have not yet been served with any filings although have only just become aware of them. Emirates Team New Zealand absolutely disputes the claims that appear to have ... Read More


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Laying the laylines

Published on September 18th, 2026

Before you round any mark you have to get to the layline, so it helps a lot to know where the layline is. To avoid overstanding or understanding (and losing time or distance), find a good ... Read More


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Ideas that can encourage sailing

Published on September 17th, 2026

As the America’s Cup and SailGP gain broadcast time to boost their commercial value, what does it do for the sport? Do more views translate to more people sailing? Becky Sodon contends the sport gains from ... Read More


News

U.S. SailGP Team signs Martine Grael

Published on September 17th, 2026

U.S. SailGP Team becomes first team in SailGP history to race with two women onboard as Martine Grael added to roster. The U.S. SailGP Team has signed Martine Grael to drive for the Rolex Switzerland Sail ... Read More


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SailGP: Five things to watch in Geneva

Published on September 17th, 2026

Eleventh hour driver reshuffles, home town pressure for the Swiss and tricky light airs set to sweep Lake Geneva. Here are five things to watch out for when the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix gets underway, ... Read More


Dock Talk

Preview: 2026 Big Boat Series

Published on September 17th, 2026

It’s the ORC North American Championship. It’s 81 boats lining up to compete in five classes, with four ORC splits. It’s every 2025 trophy winner returning to defend their title. It’s over 700 sailors, plus hundreds ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on September 16th, 2026

Politicians approach each problem with an open mouth. 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 dock ... Read More


Feature

Offshore sailing: Lessons in readiness

Published on September 16th, 2026

Held biennially, the 2025 Marion Bermuda Race was a powerful reminder that offshore sailors must be prepared for dramatically different conditions—sometimes within the same race. The fleet faced a demanding start in Buzzards Bay, with 30 ... Read More


Feature

What is your system for sailing offshore?

Published on September 16th, 2026

The difference between day racing around buoys and going overnight offshore is more than just distance. Wally Cross highlights what to focus on: Due to a weather forecast predicting tumultuous conditions during the Bayview Mackinac Race, ... Read More


Feature

Women sailors turning the tide

Published on September 16th, 2026

by Joe Cooper, WindCheck In case we have all forgotten, women comprise, call it, 50% of the world’s population. But the percentage actively sailing is close to middle single digits (on a good day) in most ... Read More



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