Published on February 22nd, 2026
Since John Sweeney fired his warning shot about how the current holder of the America’s Cup was running the event in material violation of the Deed of Gift, he is now walking the walk: On February ... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2026
by Gerald New, SailWeb It has become very obvious that Sailing is missing a trick by not having a Relay event. Watching the excellent Winter Olympics, you quickly realize that the IOC loves a relay, presumably ... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2026
Cheaper than a cappuccino, this stunning 92-foot-long sailing yacht with 5,000 liters of fuel in its tanks is on sale for a single dollar, but there is a big catch. Some men spend hundreds of millions ... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2026
Mark Chew is a media guy, which means he sees stuff, such as events that people like. If you’d like people to like your event, this report is for you: There is plenty of appetite for ... Read More →
Published on February 20th, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I wondered if the headline – Everything to know about the 2026 Americas Cup – was a typo since the next edition wasn’t until 2027. But then I learned that ... Read More →
Published on February 19th, 2026
Dear Curmudgeon: I have seen regatta notices that reference inshore and offshore courses, but it is vague as to what they are. I want to know what I am getting into before I sign up… is ... Read More →
Published on February 19th, 2026
It was 2022 when FlyingNikka was revealed, a 60 feet full-foiling monohull yacht conceived by a team of designers coordinated by Irishman Mark Mills. Similar to the AC75 now used in the America’s Cup, the plan ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2026
You don’t have to floss all of your teeth, just the ones you want to keep. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2026
The 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 has attracted 57 entrants for the 17th edition, tackling a 600 nm course initiated in 2009 that threads its way around 11 Caribbean islands. Starting from Antigua on February 23, the ... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2026
In a feat that redefines the limits of human endurance, British sailor Craig Wood has been honored with the prestigious Seamaster Award at the 2026 Flagship Night in Düsseldorf after becoming officially the first triple amputee ... Read More →