Feature

Ken Read: Changing sailing for America

Published on April 13th, 2026

Ken Read, who has been President of North Sails since 2013, resigned to lead the USA challenge for the 2027 America’s Cup. As CEO of the American Racing Challenger Team USA, Read provides this exclusive update ... Read More


Feature

Meet the best baller in sailing

Published on April 8th, 2026

When the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines defeated the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies 69-63 on April 6, 2026 to win the NCAA men’s basketball national championship, the outcome enshrined Ben Capuco as the 2026 Scuttleball ... Read More


Feature

Behind the Scenes, April 2026

Published on April 14th, 2026

The walls of Scuttlebutt HQ include the Ultimate Sailing calendar by Sharon Green, with this behind-the-scenes story by Sharon detailing the April 2026 images. There are moments in sailing that defy scale — and then there’s ... Read More


Feature

Olympic change is a dumpster fire

Published on April 14th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Why do some Olympic events remain unchanged while other events keep chasing the next greatest development? The doublehanded 470 remains the same since the event’s introduction in 1976, as has ... Read More


Feature

Why fastest superyacht has a speed limit

Published on April 14th, 2026

Crossing the Atlantic in under seven days on a foil-assisted superyacht marked the ultimate proof of a mind-boggling concept. The ultralight Baltic 111 Raven redefines amazing superyachts, argues Toby Hodges in Yachting World: On first glance, ... Read More


Feature

We’re gonna need a bigger boat

Published on April 14th, 2026

After sailing in recent years on the MOD70, the American team Argo Racing is shifting to the Ultim-sized trimaran for a crewed record-breaking campaign. The 105-footer will be conceived by VPLP Design with French builder Multiplast ... Read More


Feature

Encouraging the next generation

Published on April 13th, 2026

The International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program was initiated to introduce young teams to Lightning sailing. Recipients receive regatta entry fees, boat insurance, some travel money, a nearly new boat, good sails, and a mentor to ... Read More


Feature

Grand prix monohull circuit fully charged

Published on April 13th, 2026

The 52 SUPER SERIES was established in 2012 as the world’s leading grand prix monohull yacht racing circuit, and when the 2025 season concluded, overall champion American Magic Quantum Racing (USA) was calling it quits. The ... Read More


Feature

A living piece of yachting history

Published on April 13th, 2026

After USA lost the 1983 America’s Cup to Australia, the 1987 edition attracted 13 challengers and four defense syndicates seeking to compete in the 26th Match. The series was held in Gage Roads off Fremantle, Western ... Read More


Feature

When body parts are the weak link

Published on April 13th, 2026

Bora Gulari represented USA at the 2016 Olympics in the new Mixed Multihull event, but the following year lost parts of three fingers during a pitchpole on the Nacra 17. He wasn’t the only one getting ... Read More


Dock Talk

iQFOiL Class coming to Olympic venue

Published on April 13th, 2026

As the equipment introduced for the Paris 2024 Olympic windsurfing events, the iQFOiL Class will hold their 2026 North American Championship on July 25-27 in Long Beach, CA. This event will bring top athletes from across ... Read More


Feature

Talent, yes! But lack of structures.

Published on April 13th, 2026

What structures help women succeed in offshore sailing? Jaqueline Grawe with The Magenta Project has the answer. You know the boat. You know how to handle it. You’ve trained for years. But when you step on ... Read More



Back to Top ↑

Get Your Sailing News Fix!

Your download by email.

  • This field is hidden when viewing the form
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

We’ll keep your information safe.