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Scuttlebutt Sailing News provides major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk …with a North American focus.
Scuttlebutt Sailing News was first launched in 1997, well before regatta organizers and the sailing media had embraced the Internet. Email had just emerged, and the early focus of the e-Newsletter for founder Tom Leweck was Southern California, but as interest in the publication grew both nationally and internationally, so did the content.
Rather than waiting each month for the print magazine, sailors could now enjoy daily email updates in near real time.
Since our launch in 1997, integrity has always been critical at Scuttlebutt. We take seriously our mission to strengthen the sailing community by way of delivering trustworthy sailing news on a daily basis. Source
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Search ArticlesCurmudgeon’s Observation
Curmudgeon's Observation Published on September 9th, 2026 Some people don’t just fall off the diet wagon. They drag it into the woods, set it on fire, and use the insurance money to buy cookies. Providing “insight” since 1997, the Curmudgeon’s Observation has been a hallmark of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter which delivers a digest of major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk…with a North American focus.
Financially 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 venue. His argument led to six of the 10 events located in the Port of Los Angeles, with the four board events in Long Beach, deemed by most as the preferred venue and home to Sailing at the 1984 Olympics.
Curmudgeon’s Observation
Curmudgeon's Observation Published on September 8th, 2026 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 digest of major sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk…with a North American focus. For newsletter information: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/newsletter-read-or-subscribe/ Tags: Curmudgeon
Getting the most when sailing downwind
Feature Published on September 8th, 2026 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 downwind sailing. Whether that’s hiking hard on the aft quarter rail sending it in 25 knots, or racking up effortless 200-mile days during a tradewind crossing, or perhaps a gentle Sunday afternoon cruise under a colourful chute.
SailGP 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 Iran and USA, and much of it occurring on the same waters as these race venues, would the league seek a more certain alternative?
Sitting down with Joey Newton
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 Cup campaigner Joey Newton shares his life as a professional sailor. A regular on the pro-sailing circuit for decades now, the young Joey Newton grew up miles from the coast, in central Queensland, but was quickly drawn to the sport.
SAIL: 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 winners Frank Marshall and Evan Hayes with the support of Skydance Productions and the in-house broadcast team at the America’s Cup to provide the definitive real-life documentary of the 37th America’s Cup held in Barcelona, Spain.
Curmudgeon’s Observation
Curmudgeon's Observation Published on September 7th, 2026 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 sailing news, commentary, opinions, features and dock talk…with a North American focus. For newsletter information: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/newsletter-read-or-subscribe/ Tags: Curmudgeon
USA 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, Spain. Light winds prevailed both days, and after Spain and Italy topped their respective heats on day one, USA stayed steady in the four qualifying races to make the four-boat final alongside Australia, Italy, and Denmark.
Cape 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 ships round Cape Horn in 1737 to rob Spanish galleons of their treasure, to Alexia Barrier and Thomas Coville from France who set new circumnavigation records in the Jules Verne Trophy challenge last January.