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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 →

Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on June 17th, 2026

When people see a cat’s litter box they always say, “Oh, have you got a cat?” Just once I want to say, “No, it’s for company!” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a ... Read More →

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SailGP: What’s all this criticism about?

Published on June 17th, 2026

Since its launch, SailGP has been on a mission to increase its audience. By using the sport, changes were made to heighten interest beyond the sailing fan. Some of this has been done with the racing ... Read More →

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How would you decide this?

Published on June 17th, 2026

Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Here is one of the ... Read More →

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Creating pathways for women and youth

Published on June 17th, 2026

The 2026 Chicago Mackinac Race gets underway July 10 and 11 with 262 entrants to take on the 289 nm course from Chicago to Mackinac Island, Michigan. Among the division winners will also be a new ... Read More →

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Using virtual reality for sailing education

Published on June 17th, 2026

A primary school in Wisła, Poland ran a pilot project about different methods to introduce sailing to young children. The project ran from December 2025 to May 2026 in which one group of 10 students used ... Read More →

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Famous celebrities who loved to sail

Published on June 17th, 2026

Sailing has always attracted a certain kind of person. It requires patience, independence, and a willingness to face the unpredictable power of the sea. Over the years, some very famous people have fallen deeply in love ... Read More →

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Some boats are worth what they cost

Published on June 17th, 2026

Stephens Waring Design share a story of a 75-footer that was one of their own: There are boats you design and then let go. You hand them over and hope the next chapter treats them well. ... Read More →

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“It’s the experience of a lifetime”

Published on June 17th, 2026

Early March, Jim Offield returned after two years of circumnavigating the globe onboard sailing yacht Legend, just in time for his 76th birthday. Leona Caanen sits down with Jim to dive into his journey sailing the ... Read More →

Curmudgeon's Observation

Curmudgeon’s Observation

Published on June 16th, 2026

Of the great truths little children have learned, when Mom is mad at Dad, don’t let her brush your hair. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which ... Read More →

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Launch delayed, mission unchanged

Published on June 16th, 2026

Peter Gibbons-Neff is building a new boat for the 2027 Mini Transat, a race in the 21-foot Mini 6.50 Class across the Atlantic Ocean. Held every four years, he shares how best plans can go awry: ... Read More →