making history Archives

Discovering First Depiction of a Boat

October 10th, 2017

A discovery this past summer is believed to be the world’s oldest depiction of a vessel. Estimated to be between

May 23rd, 2017

It was in 1965 when Australia put forth its first challenge for the Admiral’s Cup, which had been considered by

August 22nd, 2016

On August 22, 1851, the U.S.-built schooner America bests a fleet of Britain’s finest ships in a race around England’s

January 15th, 2014

In a tribute to the 4000th edition of the Scuttlebutt newsletter, here were the lead stories in the century milestones

January 7th, 2014

Here are some moments in sailing history stored in the Scuttlebutt archives… 2009- 5 years ago: The new edition of

December 19th, 2013

Oracle Team USA’s comeback to win the America’s Cup. Few challenges have seemed as hopeless as that facing Larry Ellison’s

December 2nd, 2013

Here are some moments stored in the Scuttlebutt archives… 2008- 5 years ago: It came as a shock when the

October 10th, 2013

As part of her five-year, multi-million dollar restoration, the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan is taking an important step in

September 25th, 2013

San Francisco, CA (September 25, 2013) – America’s Cup defender Oracle Team USA, which had been one loss from elimination

September 24th, 2013

The 34th America’s Cup began on September 7 and was supposed to conclude no later than September 23. But like