Feature

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 July 14th, 2026

A duck walks into a pharmacy and says, “Give me some chap-stick… and put it on my bill.” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a ... Read More


Dock Talk

30th CSA Caribbean Dinghy Champs

Published on July 14th, 2026

The Sint Maarten Yacht Club (SMYC) will host the 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC), sanctioned by the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA), from October 23–25, 2026. As the region’s premier dinghy sailing championship celebrates its 30th edition, ... Read More


News

IMOCA design: revolution vs evolution

Published on July 14th, 2026

The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic this September will see two examples of the very latest in IMOCA design-thinking face off against each other for the very first time. Boris Herrmann’s Malizia 4 (GER) ... Read More


Feature

Has the 50 knot problem been defeated?

Published on July 14th, 2026

Matthew Sheahan of Yachting World ponders the questions… Is 50 knots still the magic number? Or will the latest launches go through sailing’s ‘sound barrier’ for mile after mile offshore? The trouble with round numbers is ... Read More


Dock Talk

Robles wins Lightning Canadian Open

Published on July 13th, 2026

Sunny skies, solid breeze, and wonderful sailing conditions greeted the 43 teams competing in the 2026 Lightning Canadian Open Championship hosted by the Buffalo Canoe Club July 10-12. Current World Champion Felipe Robles, Paula Herman, Pipa ... Read More


Feature

New partnership for US Sailing

Published on July 13th, 2026

Pacific Life and US Sailing announced a landmark partnership with Pacific Life being named the Presenting Partner of the US Sailing Team through 2028. The partnership marks one of the most significant sponsorship positions in the ... Read More


Feature

New era for America’s Cup

Published on July 13th, 2026

America’s Cup Partnership CEO Marzio Perrelli will work with teams to bring a new structure aimed at growing the property’s business. The America’s Cup has roots dating back to 1851, a founding year that the storied ... Read More


Feature

Overnight storm in race to Mackinac

Published on July 13th, 2026

Mackinac, MI (July 13, 2026) – All competitors are safe following a strong line of thunderstorms that swept across the fleet in northern Lake Michigan overnight during the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. Sailors ... Read More


Feature

Plan ahead for leeward gate rounding

Published on July 13th, 2026

Simon Hiscocks shares five solid tips for getting in and out of the leeward mark zone as smoothly and cleanly as possible when flying an asymmetric spinnaker with Yachting World’s Andy Rice: The leeward gate, or ... Read More


Dock Talk

J/70 momentum for US Nationals

Published on July 12th, 2026

2026 J/70 U.S. National Championship was held July 10-12 with David Jannetti’s Odd Racing winning the Open title, Ryan Cox’s DJ securing the Corinthian Championship, and Scott Deardorff’s CAKE taking Mixed-Plus honors. Beyond the podium, the ... Read More



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