Mervyn Wheatley reunited with Captain Wells Mervyn Wheatley reunited with Captain WellsSingle handed yachtsman who was rescued by the Queen Mary 2Mervyn Wheatley, an experienced yachtsman was reunited with Cunard's Captain Wells, at the Ocean Cruising Club today.by Kirsti Pawlowski Posted 21 Apr 21:03 BST TP52s to open season at Sail Racing PalmaVela TP52s to open season at Sail Racing PalmaVelaThe crème de la crème of the fleetThe very best TP52 teams will be the star players at the 15th edition of Sail Racing PalmaVela (2nd-6th May), the first event of the season, racing according to the Box Rule.by Sail Racing PalmaVela Posted 21 Apr 20:50 BST Full line up to take start for VOR Leg 8 Full line up to take start for VOR Leg 8All seven boats are anticipated to be on the start line on SundayThe team had been in a race against time to have its boat prepared for racing after it was delivered to Itajaí on Thursday.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 21 Apr 20:31 BST Barker books berth in Con Cup Semis - three left Barker books berth in Con Cup Semis - three leftDean Barker (USA) and American Magic remain on top of the leaderboard after Con Cup - Day 3Dean Barker (USA) and American Magic remained on top, with Taylor Canfield (USA), Johnie Berntsson (SWE), Sam Gilmour (AUS) and Ian Williams (GBR) all within striking distanceby Betsy Crowfoot Posted 21 Apr 12:54 BST Another way to stay with new Member Reward Partner Another way to stay with new Member Reward PartnerRYA welcomes another new addition to their Member Reward Partner ProgrammeBeds on Board connects guests and owners for amazing stays on boats. Guests enjoy new accommodation choices in stunning locations around the world, while owners make some money from their vacant boat.by Emma Slater, RYA Posted 21 Apr 09:00 BST Ripon's RS Tera Launch & Start of Season Party Ripon's RS Tera Launch & Start of Season PartyEric Twiname Trust grant buys three new boatsRipon's Youth & Junior season got off to a great start at the weekend with over 20 Y&J taking to the water (and some adults!) for race training and advanced improver training and a pre-sailor adventure.by Fiona Spence Posted 21 Apr 08:10 BST ABRW: First local entry is 'one to beat' ABRW: First local entry is 'one to beat'Ichi Ban is the 'one to beat'If Matt Allen's Ichi Ban is the 'one to beat' in the IRC class, then multihull racers should watch out for Paul Mitchell's Ullman Sails at Airlie Beach Race Week 2018.by Sharon Smallwood, ABRW media Posted 21 Apr 06:53 BST Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 1 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta day 1Wild and woolly weather for Race 1After a night of blustery rain squalls, followed by hours of uncertain calm, the weather geared up to a respectable 20 knots for the start of Race 1.by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 21 Apr 06:24 BST Qingdao wins race 9 Qingdao wins race 9Clipper Round the World Yacht Race enters SeattleQingdao has claimed its first victory in the Mighty Pacific Leg 6 of the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race: a 5,600 nautical mile marathon across the most remote and inhospitable stretches of ocean on earth, from Qingdao to Seattle, USA.by Clipper Race Posted 20 Apr 22:06 BST Melges 20 World League in Italy day 1 Melges 20 World League in Italy day 1No breeze, no racing in Forio d'IschiaWith so much excitement for the start of the 2018 Melges 20 World League, there was unfortunately no breeze on opening day, prompting AP over Alpha - racing cancelled for the day.by International Melges 20 Class Association Posted 20 Apr 21:22 BST MAPFRE wins in Itajaí In-Port Race MAPFRE wins in Itajaí In-Port RaceVOR teams go round the cansThe Spanish team MAPFRE won the Itajaí In-Port Race on Friday in Brazil, after battling with team AkzoNobel for the lead on the first of three laps of the race course.by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 20 Apr 21:11 BST Hello Summer with TridentUK Hello Summer with TridentUKTyphoon Shortie Wetsuit reduced, and new SUP boardsTyphoon Storm Mens Shortie Wetsuit reduced to £39.99 now. 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Free delivery on the Gill Race FireCell Skiff Suit which has been reduced to just £157.50 now.by TridentUK Posted 20 Apr 19:36 BST Sunbeam Chisholm Weekend at Itchenor preview Sunbeam Chisholm Weekend at Itchenor previewSo who was Sir Henry Chisholm?The first weekend in May will see the historic Sunbeam fleet of classic keelboats from Itchenor take part in the Chisholm Weekend, which comprises intensive back-to-back races competing for the Chisholm Weekend Trophy.by Solent Sunbeam Class Posted 20 Apr 17:05 BST Grab your FREE bag from Henri Lloyd Grab your FREE bag from Henri LloydUpgrade your sailing jacket and receive a heavy duty holdall worth £74Upgrade your sailing jacket from our new season, full price collection and when you spend over £150 receive a free Heavy Duty Holdall worth £74.by Henri Lloyd Posted 20 Apr 16:58 BST Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 9, day 28 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 9, day 28Final push to finishAs the front half of the Clipper Race fleet begins the motor through the Puget Sound to Seattle, the chasing pack are all fighting for the final positions in the marathon 5,600 nautical mile race across the North Pacific Ocean.by Clipper Race Posted 20 Apr 15:11 BST Force 4 Summer Series at Plymouth Force 4 Summer Series at PlymouthSunshine lures sailors out at Royal Plymouth Corinthian YCThursday brought wall to wall sunshine and that enticed the boats out to enjoy the racing. A sub 5 knot Westerly kicked things off with a slow start for the Squibs but this wasn't to set the tone.by Andrew Sinclair Posted 20 Apr 11:36 BST More reasons that ever to enter Zhik Poole Week More reasons that ever to enter Zhik Poole WeekA favourite fixture in many dinghy and keelboat diariesThere are good reasons why Poole Week is becoming a favourite fixture in the diary of so many people who sail dinghies and small keelboats. Here are just a few...by David Harding Posted 20 Apr 10:41 BST You're in safe hands with Gill You're in safe hands with GillGloves deliver grip, dexterity and durability in equal measureGill's reputation comes from years of experience and technological innovation. 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Entries near 100As the list of entries for Hamilton Island Race Week nears 100, the remarkable diversity of the fleet is becoming increasingly apparent.by Rob Mundle Posted 20 Apr 05:50 BST Six teams to take part in the Itajaí In-Port Race Six teams to take part in the Itajaí In-Port RaceSHK/Scallywag, newly arrived in Itajai, races against time to be ready for Sunday's leg startSix teams will be competing in the Itajaí In-Port Race on Friday, as SHK/Scallywag, newly arrived in Itajai, races against time to be ready for Sunday's leg start...by Volvo Ocean Race Posted 20 Apr 05:43 BST Ireland's Dolan to take on Atlantic again Ireland's Dolan to take on Atlantic againStepping up his game for the Transat AG2R La MondialeIrish ocean racer Tom Dolan is to face the might of the Atlantic for the second time in less than six months as he takes to the start line of the Transat AG2R La Mondiale.by Will Carson Posted 19 Apr 20:55 BST All set for the Wayfarer Junior Championships All set for the Wayfarer Junior ChampionshipsAlongside open meeting at West Oxford this monthWest Oxfordshire Sailing Club, just south of Witney, will host the second event in the 2018 UK Wayfarer Association National Circuit and Travellers Series, sponsored by Craftinsure, this coming weekend.by Tim Townsend Posted 19 Apr 19:49 BST Chesil Sailability supports Invictus trials Chesil Sailability supports Invictus trials70 wounded, injured and sick veterans try out Hansa/Elliot sailingMore than 20 volunteers from Chesil Sailability supported a two-day team selection trial for 70 wounded, injured and sick veterans and service personnel hoping to sail in the Invictus Games 2018, where sailing is to be introduced for the first time.by Manya McMahon Posted 19 Apr 19:43 BST RLymYC Portmore Insurance Spring Series race 1 RLymYC Portmore Insurance Spring Series race 1First race of the series since previous week abandonedWith last week's planned races abandoned with no wind, this Sunday's racing was the first time that most crews had come to the start line this season. With two races to sail, the breeze for the first start was light and from the South.by Kirsty Timmis Posted 19 Apr 18:05 BST 30 entries for an XXL Normandy Channel race 30 entries for an XXL Normandy Channel race9th edition to become a race of superlativesThe 9th edition of the Normandy Channel Race, which sets sail from Caen on Sunday 27 May, is likely to become a race of superlatives. A reflection of the blossoming of the 40-foot monohull Class, some 40 days until the start the entry list is 30 strong.by Denis van den Brink Posted 19 Apr 17:38 BST Island SC Tuesday Evening Series race 1 Island SC Tuesday Evening Series race 1Cut-down mainsails pay off for the SonarsConditions were blustery during the day but moderated as forecast just in time for the first start of the season at 1840. 42 yachts started although several from Class 1, berthed north of the chain ferry, were prevented from getting to the line.by Chris Thomas Posted 19 Apr 17:02 BST Musto's sell-out Effortless Collection returns Musto's sell-out Effortless Collection returnsInnovative anti-crease fabric can be worn straight from the suitcaseStyle without the struggle. Musto's Effortless Collection: a sell-out collection that allows you to be dressed to impress at every destination, straight from your suitcase. Musto's innovative anti-crease fabric is the smart way to dress.by Musto Posted 19 Apr 16:27 BST Itchenor Sailing Club host Open Day Itchenor Sailing Club host Open DayTo celebrate launch of 2000 experienceItchenor Sailing Club is delighted to announce that it will be hosting an Open Day on Sunday 6 May to officially launch its new 2000 Dinghy Sailing Experience.by Rebecca Oldfield Posted 19 Apr 15:13 BST International F101 World Hampionships International F101 World HampionshipsYes, that is spelt correctly!This would be an Easter weekend like no other, the 30th March saw our F101 tribe travel from the USA, France, Netherlands, Spain and the UK to gather at ProVela for the international F101 World Hampionships (yes that's spelt correctly!)by Foiling World Posted 19 Apr 14:10 BST World Match Racing Tour moving to shorter format World Match Racing Tour moving to shorter formatJust 12 teams invited to each eventThe World Match Racing Tour will move to a shorter format for the 2018 season with just 12 teams invited to each event. The fleet racing spectacle, with six M32 catamarans fighting it out on the same racecourse, will remain in place.by WMRT Posted 19 Apr 12:55 BST Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 9, day 27 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 9, day 27Wind hole slows final pushAt this stage, barring any errors, Race 9: The Race to The Emerald City is Qingdao's to lose. The team currently has an approximate 50 nautical mile advantage over Sanya Serenity Coast and Unicef, in second and third respectively.by Clipper Race Posted 19 Apr 12:35 BST Explore Mallorca's rugged West Coast with Sunsail Explore Mallorca's rugged West Coast with SunsailSee the Tramuntana mountains rising above the island of DragoneraSet sail from Sunsail's Palma base to explore Mallorca's beautiful, rugged West Coast. Coax your nimble Sunsail 41 out onto the open ocean and see the Tramuntana mountains rising above the island of Dragonera.by Sunsail Posted 19 Apr 12:30 BST Solo Northern Travellers at Burwain Solo Northern Travellers at BurwainA real ding-dong battleBurwain Sailing Club welcomed ten visitors for the first event of the Northern Traveller series. They were joined by five boats from the home club which, between them, have won the overall team results for the past three years.by Peter Dewhurst Posted 19 Apr 12:09 BST St. Maarten Heineken Regatta raises $16,860.00 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta raises $16,860.00For charity with Real Auto Suzuki Car raffle at 2018 eventReal Auto SXM sponsored a brand-new 2018 Suzuki to raffle amongst the Regatta visitors, supporting the Serious Fundraiser of the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, held from March 1 – 4, 2018.by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 19 Apr 12:09 BST British Team confirmed for Youth Sailing Worlds British Team confirmed for Youth Sailing Worlds14 of Great Britain's most promising young sailors selectedThe sailors picked for the team were singled out for their performances in the 29er, 420, Nacra 15, and Laser Radial dinghies plus the RS:X windsurfer at select regattas including the recent RYA Youth National Championships.by Will Carson, RYA Posted 19 Apr 11:55 BST SORC Solent Shakedown Weekend SORC Solent Shakedown WeekendInshore Series race 1 & 2 keenly contestedA good entry of 24 boats was a great start to the 2018 SORC season. Both Classes 1 and 2 were well represented and keenly contested. The scene is set for some very close competition in 2018 amongst the seasoned soloists.by George Isted & Nigel Colley Posted 19 Apr 11:25 BST Irish RS200, RS400 & RS Feva Northerns Irish RS200, RS400 & RS Feva NorthernsCounty Antrim host fleet of 35 with good craicThe 2018 RS season of 2018 kicked off over the weekend of 7/8 April with County Antrim Yacht Club (CAYC) hosting the Northern Championships for RS400s/200s/Fevas.by Barry McCartin, Jocelyn Hill, Peter Darragh Posted 19 Apr 09:42 BST Wessex Resins certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Wessex Resins certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015Achieving the transition to the latest Quality Management SystemWessex Resins and Adhesives Ltd is delighted to announce that it has achieved the transition to the latest Quality Management System and the Company is now certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015.by Zella Compton Posted 19 Apr 09:00 BST American Magic scores six wins on Con Cup - Day 1 American Magic scores six wins on Con Cup - Day 1Dean Barker (USA) celebrated his 45th birthday with six straight wins on Day 1 of the Con CupDean Barker (USA) celebrated his 45th birthday with six straight wins on Day 1 of the 54th annual Congressional Cup regatta, hosted by Long Beach Yacht Club (LBYC).by Betsy Crowfoot Posted 19 Apr 06:00 BST Wildwind Wednesday's continue at Lymington Town Wildwind Wednesday's continue at Lymington TownTitle sponsor renewed for 2018Lymington Town Sailing Club is delighted to announce Wildwind Holidays is continuing as the title sponsor for the 2018 Wednesday evening dinghy racing for its third consecutive year.by Louise Johnson Posted 18 Apr 16:33 BST Formidable line-up for first GC32 Worlds Formidable line-up for first GC32 WorldsA record-sized fleet of foilers set for Lake GardaA record-sized fleet of foiling catamarans is set to descend on Lake Garda in northern Italy at the end of next month where crews from across the globe will fight to become the first ever World Championby GC32 Racing Tour Posted 18 Apr 16:14 BST Win a Volvo Ocean Race trip to Gothenburg Win a Volvo Ocean Race trip to GothenburgCelebrating Volvo Car Ireland's sponsorship of the Volvo Round Ireland RaceTo celebrate Volvo Car Ireland's sponsorship of the Volvo Round Ireland Race, we are offering you the chance to win a trip for two to witness the Penultimate race of the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-2018.by John O'Connor Posted 18 Apr 14:30 BST RS Aeros at the Puget Sound Spring Regatta RS Aeros at the Puget Sound Spring RegattaDalton Bergan dominates in SeattleThe PSSR event was a challenging first regatta. The Seattle Aero fleet has some of the very best sailors and now Jonathan McKee will join us, together with class acts like Dalton Bergan, Carl Buchan and Dan Falk. by Jacques Garrigues Posted 18 Apr 14:29 BST Enterprises at London Corinthian Enterprises at London CorinthianHammersmith Reach has a handy bend in itOne of the many pluses of sailing on Hammersmith Reach is that it has a great big bend on it. So unless a light south-easterly is inflicted upon the members of London Corinthian Sailing Club, if there's any wind to be found, they're going to find it. by Simon Hills Posted 18 Apr 14:06 BST Finn campaign cheaper than you think Finn campaign cheaper than you thinkCosts of running an Olympic class campaign coming under increasing scrutinyThe cost of running an Olympic class campaign is coming under increasing scrutiny, so it might be useful to analyse the price of equipment required to run a basic Finn campaign, and consider that within the wider scope of a total campaign budget.by Robert Deaves Posted 18 Apr 13:50 BST