Published on June 2nd, 2025
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 August 21st, 2025
If California is ranked America’s most fun state, San Diego must be its ‘most fun’ city. Beyond the ideal climate and famous zoo is some sweet sailing, with San Diego Yacht Club as a frequent host ... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2025
No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, ... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2025
The USA Olympic windsurfing program has been far from the podium since Mike Gebhardt medaled in 1992, but Makani Andrews is determined to change that. Here’s his update: At the beginning of 2025, my team and ... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2025
Jesse Terry (1979–2025) — sailor, writer, and loyal friend to many in the classic yacht community — passed August 1 while preparing Abigail, his beloved 1956 Alden ketch, for a series of classic yacht races in ... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2025
The Racing Rules of Sailing Forum offers an opportunity for experts to voice opinion on situations. In a post by Anthony Pelletier, he found himself as the chase boat driver when a competitor capsized near the ... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2025
If the goal is to maximize participation at a World Championship, Lake Garda in northern Italy is as sure a bet as exists. A popular tourist destination, the crystal-clear waters are surrounded by dramatic mountains in ... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2025
by Ted Dickson I have been reflecting on Mike Fortenbaugh’s article for Scuttlebutt in July, and I offer “formulas for success” that we see with small-boat sailing on Pleasant Bay, a protected body of water on ... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2025
The first Snipe was in 1931 and a year later was established as a class organization. By today’s standards, the design is fairly clunky but the quality of racing has led to the building of more ... Read More →
Published on August 19th, 2025
If you don’t take the time to do it right, you’ll find the time to do it twice. Providing wisdom since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a ... Read More →
Published on August 19th, 2025
Following the successful revival in 2025 of the Admiral’s Cup after a hiatus of more than two decades, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has confirmed the dates for the next edition to be held in ... Read More →