Ask Curmudgeon Archives

How to start ahead of the fleet

May 20th, 2026

Dear Curmudgeon: I consider myself a good starter, but my advantage never seems to last too long after the start.

March 5th, 2026

Dear Curmudgeon: Sailing is, first and foremost, a sport, a sport of the highest achievements, which is included in the

February 19th, 2026

Dear Curmudgeon: I have seen regatta notices that reference inshore and offshore courses, but it is vague as to what

October 15th, 2025

Dear Curmudgeon: As much as I appreciate the long history for sailing in the Olympic Games, and I respect and

August 11th, 2025

Dear Curmudgeon: I was wondering if there are any major efforts to support and promote foiling sports in the United

July 10th, 2025

Highlighting how Scuttlebutt staff gets derailed during work hours, this Reddit post seeks our relationship advice: My boyfriend (41M) has

May 7th, 2025

Dear Curmudgeon: When I applied for my PHRF certificate, I was told that Scuttlebutt Sailing Club was not a recognized

October 21st, 2024

Dear Curmudgeon: How can yacht clubs effectively bridge the gap between their older, established members and the younger, skilled sailors

November 1st, 2022

Dear Curmudgeon: Is it good how a steady flow of championship regattas show Corinthian teams typically finishing down the results?

May 4th, 2022

Dear Curmudgeon: Our yacht club has 30+ year old J/22s as club boats and they are very long in the