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 →
Published on July 8th, 2026
The foiling 100-foot monohull, known as the Ferrari Hypersail project, intends to torch offshore sailing records when it is completed. But it’s goal isn’t just speed, its also self-sufficiency as it has created an energy system ... Read More →
Published on July 8th, 2026
Two hundred sixty boats and thousands of sailors will gather on Chicago’s lakefront for the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, the largest annual offshore race in the world. Beginning Friday, July 10 and Saturday, ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2026
If a dog repeatedly barks in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog? Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2026
If yacht designers hope to stay in business, seeking jobs beyond competitive sailing improves the odds. While VPLP Design has a strong presence in the sport, they have been exploring how wingsails can support other maritime ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2026
The first French challenge for the America’s Cup was in 1970, but despite this long history with the event, no single team has competed in two consecutive campaigns… until now. Known as Orient Express Racing Team ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2026
Osmond Joseph “OJ” Young was born on April 2, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away on July 4, 2026, in Shoreacres, Texas, which he called home for more than four decades. He was 88 ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2026
With Starlink mid-ocean, have we traded the romance of adventure for the safety of assurance? Nikki Henderson explores in Yachting World: Now that we’ve entered a new chapter in sailing with the proliferation of affordable, high ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2026
The walls of Scuttlebutt HQ include the Ultimate Sailing calendar by Sharon Green, with this behind-the-scenes story by Sharon detailing the July 2026 images. What do a fleet of colorful 49ers charging beneath glowing spinnakers and ... Read More →
Published on July 7th, 2026
In this video report by Practical Sailor, editor Tim Labute reports how marinas are quietly banning older boats: Across California and other high-demand coastal areas, boat owners are reporting increasing difficulty getting slips for vessels over ... Read More →
Published on July 6th, 2026
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has opened entries for the 2027 Admiral’s Cup, marking the 25th edition of one of offshore racing’s most prestigious international team competitions. First contested in 1957, the biennial Admiral’s Cup ... Read More →
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