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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Published on June 16th, 2026
To celebrate the 30th anniversary for the ILCA making its Olympic debut at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, the Class organization is sharing stories from Olympic ILCA sailors. For Italian sailor Francesco Bruni, Atlanta 1996 was ... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2026
The excitement surrounding the 100th Bacardi Cup is already making history. Within the first 24 hours of registration opening on June 15, 140 Star boat teams secured their place in the 2027 event to take place ... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2026
The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters World Championship attracted 84 competitors on June 10-16 in Athens, Greece. Five age divisions spanning 30 to 75+ years of age completed the 12-race series. “Our reward for our work is ... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2026
The 2026 World Sailing Annual Conference and World Sailing Awards will be held November 16-21 in Qingdao, China. The event will bring together over 400 international delegates and notable contributors for an opportunity to shape the ... Read More →