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Who will be the best baller in sailing?

Published on March 12th, 2026

It was in 1988 when a college hoops pool between a bunch of friends in Annapolis first got traction, each trying to prove they knew something about the College Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. The pool, known ... Read More →

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Kiwi membership model under review

Published on March 16th, 2026

Racing sailboats in New Zealand requires membership with a Yachting New Zealand (YNZ) affiliated club. But rather than also directly joining the national federation, as is done in the USA, YNZ is supported by fees from ... Read More →

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SailGP depth chart getting tested

Published on March 16th, 2026

When the Kiwi team lost control of their F50 during the SailGP event on their home waters of Auckland, the dominoes got scattered. Broken boats, broken crew, and a diminished fleet. Their collision with the French ... Read More →

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Is this still the America’s Cup?

Published on March 13th, 2026

For the first time in the America’s Cup’s 175-year history, the boats will not have any crew powering onboard trim adjustments. With racing to be in 2027, the new rules for the AC75 yacht now have ... Read More →

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The incredible shrinking AC75

Published on March 13th, 2026

by Tom Morris, The Foil Let’s talk kilos. For the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland, the AC75 Class made its debut at 7834kg with eleven crew plus an optional guest. Those boats carried code zeros, bowsprits, ... Read More →

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There’s old, and there’s Gus Miller

Published on March 12th, 2026

Gus Miller is a freak of nature. At 91 years of age, the American was the oldest participant at the 2026 Finn World Masters Championship in Brisbane, Australia. Eligibility begins on the 40th birthday. Gus finished ... Read More →

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Will Pensacola be Cape Cod for sailing?

Published on March 12th, 2026

A key challenge for the SailGP league has been upskilling, as the F50 is unlike any other boat and training opportunities are limited. For the league to mature, the idea of a lower division is advancing. ... Read More →

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The Paradoxes of Masters Regattas

Published on March 12th, 2026

Events that specifically serve older sailors – Masters Regattas – are popular with one design classes. They level the playing field for people that may have lost a step and provide common ground at social events. ... Read More →

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Is your name on the 2026 hurricane list?

Published on March 12th, 2026

The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than 90 days away, and with it comes a new set of names from the National Hurricane Center. The season, which starts on June 1 and ... Read More →

Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on March 11th, 2026

I drive fast because I have to get there before I forget where I am going. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of ... Read More →