Scuttlebutt Sailing News
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Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsARC Team USA strengthens sailing squad America's Cup challenger ARC Team USA has strengthened its sailing squad with the additions of Annie Haeger and Ben Rosenberg as the team builds towards the 2027 selection series in Naples, Italy.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsBreaking ground on new clubhouse Located along the Florida panhandle, St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club in Panama City was destroyed by fire on November 12, 2023. Now it is being rebuilt. - Watch…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsEight Bells: Roy Cundiff Roy Sharp Cundiff, 84, well known at the front of most race fleets, passed away April 30, 2026 at home in Long Beach, CA.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsCurmudgeon’s Observation A negotiation is to seek a meeting of the minds without the knocking together of heads. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsWinners set in Rolex Middle Sea Race The 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race got underway October 17 as 107 yachts representing 55 countries set sail from Malta’s magnificent Grand Harbour, with the 47th edition returning to the 606 nautical…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsCollege Season 2026-27, Week 7 College sailing packed a remarkable amount of action into Week 7, headlined by Stanford’s wins at two major regattas, Harvard’s first-ever Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship title, and a pair of…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsAmerica’s Cup: Brits tighten grip on AC75 If possession is nine-tenths of the law, the British America’s Cup challenge is doubling down amid the legal dispute with their sponsor from the 2021 and 2024 editions – Sir Jim Ratcliffe (owner of…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsTen best regatta parties in the USA by Doug Ryan Some sailors race for trophies. The rest of us race for the party. We ranked the 10 best regatta after-parties in the country, from a rowdy raft-up in Miami to Mai Tais and leis waiting…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsHow the double-skinned mainsail works When the concept for the AC75 was unveiled , this boat to be sailed in the 2021 America’s Cup illustrated a bold and modern vision for high performance fully foiling monohull racing yachts.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsTravel insurance highly recommended The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories to protect American citizens. They rank danger on a 1 to 4 scale, with Level 4 indicating life-threatening risks.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsWhy speed alone isn’t enough to win Held every four years, the Vendée Globe in 2028 will see a maximum of 40 solo skippers leave the French port of Les Sables d'Olonne on November 12 to embark on a non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsCurmudgeon’s Observation Parenting Tip: Never make eye contact with a child on the verge of falling asleep. They will sense your delight and abort mission immediately.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsRecognizing seamanship and leadership The first-ever recipient of the newly created Sail Canada’s Cruising, Power, Navigation, and Offshore Sailing Excellence Award for 2025 is Judy Robertson from Halifax, N.S.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsFifty tips for a boat to survive winter Offshore coach Stuart Greenfield offers his advice on how to keep a raceboat in top condition through a UK winter: Weather is rarely what breaks a raceboat over the winter.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsWhen anchoring during a race The Case Book for 2025-2028 complements The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) and provides details on the application of the rules.
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.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsWhat to do when answering a Mayday When a yacht is in distress far offshore, another sailing crew may be its best chance of rescue. A new groundbreaking report from the Cruising Club of America (CCA) examines 28 yacht-to-yacht crew…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsTop 80 for Yacht Racing Image 2026 The 2026 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award attracted 152 submissions from yacht racing photographers representing 30 nations, with an international jury narrowing the field to 80 photographs to vie…
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsAmerica’s Cup: Making strides to show Seven challengers will seek to snatch the America’s Cup from the New Zealand team which has held on for three consecutive defenses.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsSailGP opens Pensacola training base SailGP has opened its first long-term training base at the state-of-the-art American Magic High Performance Center in Pensacola, Florida.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsRaising the standard for USA kiting American John Heineken was among the pioneers of international kiteboard racing, developing equipment and rules alongside enthusiasts on San Francisco Bay.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsBringing the sport to the people The Sail Nova Scotia Mobile Sailing School is an outreach program that takes sailing to communities that do not otherwise have access.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsGive the people what they want by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I have said that sailing gained broadcast viewership by shortening its skirt. The 2013 America’s Cup was designed for the camera. The boats got sexier.
Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsDébutant wins 74th Bermuda Gold Cup In his first trip to the rock, Christian Hamilton (GBR) and his stacked crew of Ian Williams, Richard Sydenham, and Jon Gundersen topped World No 1 Chris Poole (USA) to win the 2026 Bermuda Gold Cup…
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