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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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Callahan/Davis claim Snipe US Nationals

Published on June 14th, 2026

Justin Callahan and Trevor Davis won the Snipe US National Championship on June 11-14 in Annapolis, MD. After four days of challenging conditions, they clinched the title with a race to spare, winning their second Snipe ... Read More


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This was really like coming home

Published on June 14th, 2026

What’s interesting about high performance sailing is that equipment doesn’t stand still. Clever people keep pushing forward, but this progression had dire consequences for one design windsurfing classes. They just weren’t cool enough, but now what’s ... Read More


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IOC rejects crossover sports for now

Published on June 13th, 2026

The idea occasionally resurfaces – what if iceboating was in the Olympics? With Sailing as a founding Olympic sport, it is not such a wild thought for both summer and winter games to have representation. However, ... Read More


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Thirty years later: Michael Blackburn

Published on June 13th, 2026

To celebrate the 30th anniversary for the ILCA making its Olympic debut at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, the Class organization is sharing stories from Olympic ILCA sailors. For Australian sailor Michael Blackburn, Atlanta 1996 marked ... 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


Dock Talk

2026 Flying Scot North American Champs

Published on June 13th, 2026

Storm systems plagued 53 teams at the 2026 Flying Scot North American Championship on Lake Ray Hubbard in Heath, TX. Four races were completed on June 11-13 with David Ames and Ryan Minth taking the title ... Read More


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It’s not a sport, it’s a discipline

Published on June 12th, 2026

Olympic sports are regularly reviewed for future inclusion, with World Sailing doing everything in its power to retain Sailing’s ten medal events. But how the organization approaches the issue may need to get adjusted if changes ... Read More


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Perpetuating the past can be good

Published on June 12th, 2026

The America’s Cup is just another regatta without its rich history, and the biennial Newport Bermuda Race also thrives because of it. Perpetuating the past can be a good thing. This year’s start on June 19 ... Read More


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I’m not asking for perfection

Published on June 12th, 2026

Digital Creator Johny Hilbrant brings his satirical outlook to boating: To the Membership Committee at Nantucket Yacht Club Nantucket, Massachusetts Dear Committee Members, I do not usually complain. However, after Friday evening’s dining experience, I feel ... Read More


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Epic battle for TP52 World Championship

Published on June 12th, 2026

A record sized fleet for the 2026 TP52 World Championship will vie for the title on June 16-20 in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. With 15 boats from 11 nations, more than half will start the 10-race series ... Read More



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