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Scuttlebutt Sailing News is your go-to source for important sailing updates, insights, commentary, and community chatter, all with a focus on North America. Founded in 1997, Scuttlebutt Sailing News was one of the pioneers in bringing sailing content to the Internet at a time when email was just becoming popular. Initially, founder Tom Leweck aimed to cover Southern California, but as the audience expanded, so did the range of topics covered. Instead of waiting for a monthly print magazine, sailors can now receive daily email updates, keeping them informed in near real-time. Since its inception, Scuttlebutt has prioritized integrity in its reporting. We are committed to enhancing the sailing community by providing reliable sailing news every day.

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Soap opera for Sailing at 2028 Olympics

1 week ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Craig Leweck

Published on April 17th, 2025by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News It was April 15, known as Tax Day in the USA for the deadline to submit individual income tax returns to the federal government. But in 2025, it would also be when a badly scripted soap opera was released for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The plot was the Sailing venue, which is not yet known, for the one Olympic sport that needs to know. Basketball is basketball anywhere. Swimming is swimming anywhere.
Eager for ideas to overcome hurdles

1 week ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Craig Leweck

Published on April 14th, 2025by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News There's an online story about an American couple who took a ski trip to Whistler, British Columbia in March, but on their first gondola ride up the mountain, they were seated next to a Canadian couple that expressed their anger about the US' recent antagonism toward Canada. "I think they're taking it really personally," explained the wife, who then described how they were given some advice on which ski run to try.
Uncertainty is hurting women's sailing

1 week ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Helen Fretter

Published on April 12th, 2025by Helen Fretter, Yachting World The Puig Women's America's Cup in Barcelona last autumn was a game changer: there had never before been a dedicated women's competition, or even a dedicated female athlete role, in the America's Cup. Forty-eight female sailors took part in the Women's America's Cup, while well over 100 were involved across the 12 Women's and Youth sailing squads and shore teams.
I know how to boat

1 week ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Craig Leweck

Published on April 11th, 2025by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News On September 18, 2014, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 941, which prohibits the operation of motorized vessels in California without a valid operator card. The program had a phased-in schedule based on age, beginning in 2018 with persons 20 years of age or younger. The age range increased each year to now, all persons regardless of age need the card in 2025.
Border friction leaks into the sport

2 weeks ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Craig Leweck

Published on April 10th, 2025by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The Lake Ontario Offshore Racing is an organization that coordinates distance racing on the easternmost of the five Great Lakes of North America. With the US-Canadian border spanning the center of the lake, the LOOR has decided to alter all courses this year to be run exclusively in Canadian waters.
World Rankings need to be reset

2 weeks ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Craig Leweck

Published on April 10th, 2025by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The World Sailing Rankings for Olympic Classes are administered by World Sailing, and exist because, well, people love rankings. Golf has rankings. Tennis has rankings. It's cool to say "I am #1 in the world."The rankings website reports how there exists a World Sailing Rankings Working Party that annually meets in November to review the method of calculation of the rankings and to grade events to be included in the Rankings.
March Madness in April

2 weeks ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Craig Leweck

Published on April 7th, 2025by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I am no expert regarding the scoring system for Scuttleball, but I liked my chances to win this most famous pool for the College Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Yes, I had dropped from the lead to third going into the Final Four games, but I was behind Matt Brock and Mark DeGuire. They both had University of Florida to win it all, and I had Duke.
Sailing venue soon to be confirmed

3 weeks ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Craig Leweck

Published on March 31st, 2025by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics expects to host 36 different sports, and while venue selection typically has little impact on how the athletes compete, Sailing is not like most sports. Understanding the weather conditions is paramount for success, and that requires training and racing on the venue site. With the event to begin in three years, the venue site is still not known, but that will change soon.
Jumpstart your sailboat racing season

4 weeks ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | David Flynn

Published on March 25th, 2025by David Flynn, SpinSheet magazine As you read this, you are already probably behind the curve in terms of getting ready for next racing season. Like many other sports what you do in the off season is critical to how well you do in the next. No matter what your sailing goals and expectations-getting out for weekday beer can races or winning a world championship-you need planning and preparation if you are going to be successful.
Why media is a dying industry

1 month ago | sailingscuttlebutt.com | Craig Leweck

Published on March 24th, 2025by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I have a personal disdain for a certain prominent marine company. Their feigned interest over the years to advertise in Scuttlebutt has now shifted to seeking free advertising. After receiving a press release on how this brand was promoting recent partnerships and gear, I asked what I should do with this.