Craig Leweck Archives

Cleaning removes honor, sentimentality

October 15th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I’m a coffee drinker, black. No additives, a habit born from offshore racing. My

September 29th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Whenever a fleet or organization gathers to discuss the future, my fear is conversation

September 28th, 2026

During the major league baseball season, the Scuttlebutt editor is often distracted by his San Diego Padres. On this day,

September 24th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News A flight from San Diego, a three-hour drive from Chicago, and we arrive at

September 13th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The bar at my club was busy on a holiday weekend when I noticed

September 13th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News A one design class brings people together for a shared experience, with membership creating

August 15th, 2026

In a column I wrote for Sailing World in 2014 (below), I shared thoughts on an issue that was emphasized

August 13th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I insert a thru-hull plug into my Alerion 28 hull when removing the speed/depth

August 10th, 2026

While sailing is meant to be recreation, some people play harder than others. That’s fine as long as everyone has

August 2nd, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News Among the annual offshore races in Southern California is the Santa Barbara to King