Ever wonder where the word scuttlebutt (aka gossip) came from? ⛵

Back in the day, sailors would gather around the ship’s water barrel—called a scuttlebutt—to drink and chat. It was basically the nautical version of a water cooler. Naturally, the chit-chat turned into rumors, jokes, and tall tales… and the name stuck!

So next time someone shares some marina “scuttlebutt,” you’ll know: it’s got salty roots. 🧂⚓

Want more weird trivia and cruiser goodies? Stay tuned—there’s more where that came from.