Published on June 3rd, 2024
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 September 11th, 2024
America’s Cup history got messy after the win by San Diego Yacht Club at the 1987 America’s Cup... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2024
Craig Brown wrote SURE-40 years of Sailing in which he shares his immersion in the sport, from novice to successful competitor and contributor. He loves sailing, but also worries about its future in this commentary: Nearly ... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2024
When it comes to one design keelboat racing, the Etchells class is well established, the boats are close in speed, and a significant presence of professional crew are in the fleet. That landscape can make it ... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2024
One of the greatest challenges in sport – the Vendée Globe – has 40 solo skippers from 10 countries that will start the non-stop unassisted around the globe race on November 10, 2024. The 2024-25 edition ... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2024
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’s Quiz 24: Question: Two ... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2024
Jimmy Spithill, helm for the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, has gone on record regarding faulty electronics each team is required to use for the 37th America’s Cup. “This is the first time we have been ... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2024
It comes with great risk to make Ben Ainslie angry. While emotions can be a distraction, Ainslie has a history of translating his temper to heighten performance. This video provides a stroll down memory lane, while ... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2024
As the national body for sailing and boating, it is assumed that Yachting New Zealand speaks with knowledge and authority, even when they report on record setting achievements in the sky: After years of trying and ... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2024
Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol. Providing wisdom 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 September 10th, 2024
INEOS Britannia topped the first stage of the challenger selection series, earning the right to choose among Italy, Switzerland, and USA to be there opponent in the best of 9 Semi Finals match on September 14-19. ... Read More →