15+ hour, 18+ min ago   (194+ words) Published on September 13th, 2026 by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News A one design class brings people together for a shared experience, with membership creating a community of like-minded sailors. While the Class Champions are admired, what happens when you take them…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (226+ words) Scuttlebutt Sailing News Getting the most when sailing downwind 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…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (313+ words) Published on September 8th, 2026 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…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (250+ words) Published on September 8th, 2026 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…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (165+ words) Scuttlebutt Sailing News Foiling legend given new life Published on September 2nd, 2026 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…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (152+ words) Published on September 2nd, 2026 Danish shipping giant Maersk signed an agreement with Anemoi Marine Technologies for the first-ever wind-powered Rotor Sail installation on a container vessel, supporting the company’s efforts to improve vessel efficiency and reduce emissions. Founded in 2015, London-based Anemoi…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (223+ words) Published on September 1st, 2026 The six international IMOCA crews will need to wait for the start of the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic, a 3,300-nautical mile transatlantic “sprint” from New York to Lorient, France. Rather than starting on September…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (323+ words) Published on August 26th, 2026 by Craig Leweck, Scuttletbutt Sailing News It’s hard for the USA to do well in the Olympic sailing events when the boats and boards are not widely used, if at all, in the country. That has been…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (325+ words) Published on August 24th, 2026 The oldest match racing trophy for one-design keelboats in the world – King Edward VII Gold Cup – is getting a significant makeover in 2026. The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club will be hosting the Bermuda Gold Cup with a brand…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago   (685+ words) Published on August 23rd, 2026 Texas Corinthian Yacht Club won the 2026 New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Team Race on August 21-23 in Newport, RI. This was their fourth victory in the past six years, with ten teams competing in Sonars. The small family-oriented…...