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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsFinancially leveraging Olympic moment Los Angeles Councilmember Tim McOsker convinced the 2028 Olympic Organizing Committee that Sailing should be in his neighborhood of San Pedro, claiming superior winds and how 10,000 spectators could buy tickets for the v
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsCurmudgeon’s Observation You know you’re getting older when jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as “dressed up.” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a di
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsGetting the most when sailing downwind Downwind sailing is the bit we look forward to – but it can require strong helming skills and safe techniques, as Nikki Henderson explains in Yachting World: I’d wager that every sailor’s dream involves some version of d
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsSailGP bullish on Middle East The final two events of the 2026 SailGP season take the 13 teams to the Middle East: • Nov 21-22 – Dubai, UAE • Nov 28-29 – Abu Dhabi, UAE But given the uncertainty in the region due to an ongoing military conflict with
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsSitting down with Joey Newton Shirley Robertson In this episode of Shirley Robertson’s Sailing Podcast, the double Olympic gold medalist and host Shirley Robertson sits down with one of the sport’s big name trimmers as Australian multiple America’s C
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsSAIL: Reliving the 37th America’s Cup The movie Mighty Mary retells the story of their campaign from the 1995 America’s Cup, but the current custodians are not waiting 30 years to replay the 2024 edition. Called SAIL, the movie is directed by Academy Award w
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsCurmudgeon’s Observation You know you’re getting old when the prime topic at parties is “regularity.” Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsUSA win at SailGP Valencia Taylor Canfield and the United States produced a sensational comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of the Bonds Flying Roos (AUS) and claim the $400,000 prize at Spain Sail Grand Prix on September 5-6 in Valencia, Spa
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsNew rules in Florida for derelict boats When fiberglass largely replaced wood in the 1970s for production-built keelboats, the industry and sport enjoyed several advantages. Longevity was one of the perks, but there now is a growing problem with abandoned, at-
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsOne of offshore sailing’s great challenges Held every four years, the 1805 nm Round Britain and Ireland Race delivered a complex course for 32 teams. The 2026 edition was also the 50th anniversary, with this 21-minute video showcasing one of offshore sailing’s gr
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsInside AC: Secrets teams can’t share Inside America’s Cup with host Niall Myant-Best is the official podcast of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, with each episode going under the surface of one of the most competitive and secretive sports events in the
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsCape Horn Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) Cape Horn Hall of Fame have named six people for the Class of 2026 inductees. The Class ranges from British Commodore George Anson who led an eight-strong squadron of
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsAntifouling with the power of sound The French publication Voiles et Voiliers reported on the newly launched ICE 80, a carbon yacht from Felci Yacht Design. The description observed a good mix of performance and elegance, with the bottom having an ultrason
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsReliving the Mighty Mary story If you’re a fan of Netflix’s sports documentary franchise, UNTOLD, which explores raw, behind-the-scenes stories and larger-than-life personalities from the athletic world and beyond, then the 98-minute Mighty Mary movie
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsWhat happens on the water doesn’t stay Mark Twain once said, “Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness.” In the Scuttlebutt series of grounding stories , here are some confirmed incidents: The line honors race in the 1983 Sydney Hobart wa
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsSixteen expected for Golden Globe Race Sixteen skippers are completing their final checks for the 2026-27 Golden Globe Race, with the fourth edition to commence September 6 from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. - Full report
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsSailGP: Five things to watch in Valencia The SailGP league moves to a new race course on September 5-6 in Valencia, Spain. Here are five things to watch as the F50 fleet competes in the Mediterranean Sea: Can anyone stop Australia? Tom Slingsby’s team arrive in
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsBrutal test of stamina in Ireland The One Person Dinghy events at the Olympic Games is a brutal test of stamina - mental and physical - with the elite women of the world to get a measure of their preparation at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsAre you sailing like a drunken sailor? The standard legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving and boating is 0.08% in the United States. But not getting enough sleep can lead to similar impairment, according to Galvanic Works which has develop
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsSeahorse Sailor of the Month Seahorse magazine hosts a monthly poll to recognize recent achievement, and Scuttlebutt is leaning in for the October 2026 vote to support North American interests: SYDNEY SMALL (USA) Small by name, maybe, but big by her
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsCurmudgeon’s Observation Rainbows don’t weigh much. They’re actually pretty light. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, comm
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsImprove system to reward competitors The ability to fairly race dissimilar boats keeps the wheels turning for some people, with this update coming from Transpacific Yacht Club Commodore Alan Andrews for the the 2,225 nm legendary ocean race from Los Angeles
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsFoiling legend given new life The 60-foot L’Hydroptere was an experimental hydrofoil launched in 2008, well before the progress seen today. Its last hurrah appeared to be the 2015 Transpace Race in which weak wind conditions did not allow the trimara
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsHow would you decide this? Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Here is one of the quizzes: Quiz 42 B
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