Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on March 3rd, 2026

“99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.” – Steven Wright Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, ... Read More →

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Sailing Calendar: March 2026

Published on March 3rd, 2026

Photographer Cory Silken provides us with a computer monitor calendar for March 2026. Click here to open the image, then put your cursor over it, right click to open the drop down menu and indicate you ... Read More →

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Home sweet home no more

Published on March 3rd, 2026

When America’s Cup defenders began bidding out the hosting rights, local loyalty has not been universal. San Francisco didn’t get what they paid for in 2013, Bermuda wanted more than only 2017, COVID cheated Auckland in ... Read More →

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Don’t let life get in the way

Published on March 2nd, 2026

Life can get in the way of sailing, but Richard Joules found a way back in: I was introduced to sailing in the Bahamas as a five-year-old – 56 years ago. That start in my sailing ... Read More →

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Demonstrating a fundamental truth

Published on March 2nd, 2026

Istvan Kopar competed in the inaugural edition of the Golden Globe Race — a race that rekindled the spirit of the original 1968 solo non-stop circumnavigation challenge. That 2018-19 journey culminated in him becoming the only ... Read More →

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Racing for the rum in Miami

Published on March 2nd, 2026

For one week each winter, the famed Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami becomes the epicenter of the sailing world. Olympians meet amateurs on the dock. America’s Cup veterans share weather notes with rising talent. You cannot ... Read More →

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Yachting calendar treading water

Published on March 2nd, 2026

The yachting calendar is treading water as international chaos has created safety concerns. It began in Mexico when drug cartels were stirred by recent government action, with the U.S. Department of State listing significant coastal regions ... Read More →

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End of print era for Sailing World

Published on March 2nd, 2026

Launched as One-Design Yachtsman in 1962, generations of sailors waited for the monthly arrival of the magazine. Over time, the name morphed to Sailing World, but remained the prominent source for the North American racing sailor. ... Read More →

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Getting hotter as it gets colder

Published on March 2nd, 2026

Gary Jobson got off to a slow start in his local frostbite racing series, but quickly identifying and tackling his weaknesses got him up promptly to speed. Report for Sailing World: My initial goal was simple—to ... Read More →

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USA win at SailGP Sydney

Published on March 1st, 2026

USA won the third event of the 2026 SailGP season held February 28-March 1 in Sydney, Australia. After qualifying third into the Final, the U.S. SailGP Team sailed to victory ahead of Great Britain in second ... Read More →