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 July 23rd, 2026
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Volunteerism impacts the health of the sport, which I wrote about in a 2014 column for Sailing World (below). Over a decade later, which way is the pendulum swinging? Answer ... Read More →
Published on July 23rd, 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard is sounding the alarm over the rise of hoax distress calls that are making the agency divert rescue crews and resources to respond instead of directing them to actual emergencies. Having received ... Read More →
Published on July 23rd, 2026
The Real World was an American reality television series that aired on MTV from 1992 to 2019 with the iconic slogan: “This is the true story… of seven strangers… picked to live in a house… work ... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2026
“My wife is such a bad cook, if we leave dental floss in the kitchen the roaches hang themselves.” – Rodney Dangerfield Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt ... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2026
Sailing has long been a sport that is far easier to take part in than to watch. Now, three Swedish innovators are determined to change that using artificial intelligence, smartphones, and a new technology. How do ... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2026
The SailGP global league begins its European segment on July 25-26 in Portsmouth, GBR. As the eighth event of Season Six, here are five storylines to follow: Group racing in Portsmouth… and beyond? With the fleet ... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2026
The 102nd Bayview Mackinac Race was a doozy as it started on July 18, 2026. While 201 boats were initially registered, the total dropped to 187 by race morning. Evil weather was forecasted, and Mother Nature ... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2026
Canada is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Montreal 1976 Games this summer, as will do Kingston which hosted the sailing competition 50 years ago, July 19-28, 1976. Several activities will be organized August 11-15 during ... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2026
by Fran Schoening, United States Naval Academy In an era of cyber warfare and autonomous drones, one might wonder why the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD) still invests in the visceral, wind-swept reality of the Command and ... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2026
Chocolate: For those moments when an apple a day just won’t cut it. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, ... Read More →
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