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Yacht Club House Drinks 2026

Published on May 28th, 2026

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


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Behind the Scenes, June 2026

Published on June 13th, 2026

The walls of Scuttlebutt HQ include the Ultimate Sailing calendar by Sharon Green, with this behind-the-scenes story by Sharon detailing the June 2026 images. The June spread in the 2026 Ultimate Sailing Calendar follows the Cape ... Read More


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Not something to be taken lightly

Published on June 12th, 2026

Held biennially since 1906, the history that precedes the 2027 Transpac Race is key as teams begin their preparation for the 2,225-nautical-mile course across the Pacific from Los Angeles to Hawaii. Five thousand pounds of ice, ... Read More


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People that go above and beyond

Published on June 11th, 2026

There are reasons why one design classes thrive, and critical is the people. Amanda Callahan, Head Coach at Roger Williams University and USA representative at the 2023 Pan Am Games, highlights one of these people: At ... Read More


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World peace through sailing

Published on June 11th, 2026

Latitude 38 publisher John Arndt started Summer Sailstice in 2001 after years of dreaming about a celebration that would grow sailing. He saw participation in sailing decline and wanted to find a way to get boats ... Read More


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Sailing is changing… do you like it?

Published on June 11th, 2026

Is modern racing starting to look more like checkers than chess? Is something being lost in the pursuit of frenetic, high-speed thrills and spills? Lu Heikell attempts to answer the questions for Yachting Monthly… here’s an ... Read More


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Race against time for SailGP Halifax

Published on June 11th, 2026

The three-boat collision during New York Sail Grand Prix damaged hulls, foils, and structural components, with only three weeks to complete repairs for the next event on June 20-21 in Halifax, Canada. Simon Eatwell, head of ... Read More


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West Marine closures, payoffs revealed

Published on June 11th, 2026

West Marine, the largest marine retailer in the USA, filed for bankruptcy on May 17, 2026. Here are some recent updates: • Court documents show that West Marine is planning to close 59 locations as it ... Read More


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Eight Bells: Charlie Dalin

Published on June 11th, 2026

French offshore champion Charlie Dalin, winner of the 2025 Vendée Globe, died on June 11, 2026. He was 42 years of age and had been battling a gastrointestinal stromal tumor for just over two and a ... Read More


Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on June 10th, 2026

I wonder if film directors wake up screaming “CUT! CUT! CUT!” when they have nightmares. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major ... Read More


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Ideal attributes of elite Sunfish sailor

Published on June 10th, 2026

When a one design class limits the equipment variables, people become the prominent performance factor. In a dinghy class, this factor isn’t just skill, but also physical characteristics. In a study developed by Samuel Hormiga as ... Read More



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