Massive saving from P&B! Massive saving from P&B! Up to 60% off clothing Up to 60% off in the P&B sale with some great deals on Musto and Gill jackets. by P&B Posted today at 5:27 pm Topper GJW Direct National Series 1 Topper GJW Direct National Series 1 Great racing from Poole Yacht Club The 2017-18 GJW Direct Topper National Series got under way last weekend at Poole YC – and what a great venue! Not blessed with a huge site, it was all a bit cosy in the dinghy park. by Chris Woodard Posted today at 4:40 pm SAP 505 World at Annapolis preview SAP 505 World at Annapolis preview 89 teams set for racing in Chesapeake Bay Severn Sailing Association was a flurry of activity on Wednesday evening as competitors prepared for the 2017 SAP 5O5 World Championship. by Bryan Richardson Posted today at 4:33 pm One month to go One month to go The world's toughest sailing race is back It's the toughest test of a team in professional sport. Winning the trophy has been an obsession for the worlds best sailors since 1973. It has been the source of countless news stories for over four decades. And more importantly, it's back... by Volvo Ocean Race Posted today at 4:30 pm Still on for 2018! Still on for 2018! At the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta As most of you will know, hurricane Irma left behind serious damage on the island of St. Martin, and the full recovery of the infrastructure and physical environment of the island will be a long and difficult process. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted today at 4:22 pm Young sailors raring to race Young sailors raring to race At Zone Championships across the country Hundreds of youngsters will commence battle at the 2017 RYA Zone and Home Country Championships across the country this weekend (23-24 September). by Anisha Walkerley Posted today at 2:54 pm High interest in Seldén Mast products High interest in Seldén Mast products At the TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017 Seldén Mast have had a busy time at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017 with enquiries from customers and supporting their distributor network. A steady stream of people have been coming to the stand asking questions about their latest hardware. by Seldén Mast Posted today at 1:35 pm Lymington XOD Saturday Series race 20 Lymington XOD Saturday Series race 20 An excellent forecast for powerboaters The wind forecast was excellent for powerboaters, but pretty disheartening for sailors: 3-6 knots from the north. Nevertheless, a dozen XODs assembled, perhaps more in hope than expectation of a race. by John Olliff-Cooper Posted today at 12:45 pm Volvo Noble Marine RS800 Nationals day 1 Volvo Noble Marine RS800 Nationals day 1 Characteristic warm welcom at Stokes Bay Stokes Bay SC have put on their characteristic warm welcome to the RS800 and RS700 fleets for their Volvo Noble Marine National Championships. The galley is fully stocked up with tasty goodies and the social programme is packed with fun and frivolity. by Luke & Emma McEwen Posted today at 12:19 pm Clipper Race Leg 1 Day 33 Clipper Race Leg 1 Day 33 Battles for position continue Several teams continue to jostle for position after Sanya Serenity Coast claimed line honours yesterday afternoon, closely followed by PSP Logistics and GREAT Britain who arrived, second and third respectively, in to Punta del Este late at night. by Clipper Race Posted today at 11:51 am Volvo Noble Marine RS700 Nationals day 1 Volvo Noble Marine RS700 Nationals day 1 Racing starts at Stokes Bay Race one of the RS700 Volvo Noble Marine National Championship at Stokes Bay SC got underway promptly in a gusty Force 4 Southerly breeze with strong Spring tides and an interesting wave pattern. by Pete Purkiss Posted today at 11:10 am Less than one month to go Less than one month to go Until the Rolex Middle Sea Race With a month to go, the 2017 Rolex Middle Sea Race entry list continues to build steadily. Currently numbering 90 yachts from 27 countries, the Royal Malta Yacht Club is confident of welcoming another impressive fleet to the island state of Malta. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted today at 10:43 am 2017 RS:X Worlds at Enoshima, Japan day 4 2017 RS:X Worlds at Enoshima, Japan day 4 Damage limitation on 'Discard Day' Day 4 of the RS:X World Championships being held in Enoshima, Japan saw tight racing in difficult and frustrating conditions. by Bas Edmonds, RS:X Class Posted today at 10:01 am P&B Race Team Boats For Sale P&B Race Team Boats For Sale 505, Solo, Streaker, Mirror, Flying Fifteen & Fireball deals! As the summer sailing season ends, it's time for P&B to offer superb deals on their P&B race team boats. The P&B race team boats are fitted out to a championship winning standard and are available with a brand new set of P&B sails. by Oli Wells, P&B Posted today at 8:30 am UBS Jersey Regatta 2017 UBS Jersey Regatta 2017 Racing runs without a hitch The nineteenth edition of the combined clubs' Jersey Regatta, sponsored for the fifth year running by UBS AG, Jersey's leading provider of wealth management solutions in the Channel Islands, was held over 15th to 17th September. by Bill Harris Posted today at 7:14 am Line honours for Sanya Serenity Coast Line honours for Sanya Serenity Coast In Clipper 2017-18 Race Leg 1 Sanya Serenity Coast claimed line honours today into Punta del Este, Uruguay, in the longest ever individual race of the Clipper Race's eleven edition history. by Julia Fry Posted today at 7:04 am J/24 Worlds at Ontario, Canada day 3 J/24 Worlds at Ontario, Canada day 3 Evan Petley-Jones' Lifted rewarded for patience If good things come to those who wait, then Evan Petley-Jones' Lifted is the perfect example on day three of the driveHG.ca J/24 World Championship in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. by Christopher Howell Posted today at 6:39 am HYS One Ton Cup day 1 HYS One Ton Cup day 1 Three races on opening TT Rigging Race Day Three Windward Leeward races were fired off in quick succession by PRO Stuart Childerley and his team. Racing was held in the central and eastern Solent, with a southwesterly breeze averaging 15 knots, and gusting over 20 knots. by Louay Habib Posted today at 6:26 am Queensland Youth Championships preview Queensland Youth Championships preview Racing starts Friday at Keppel Bay SC Hailey Lea began her journey sailing Sabots, but was soon captivated by the rush of windsurfing. It was a good decision. The Cootharaba Sailing Club youngster is now one of the rising stars in the Class. by David Sygall Posted on 21 Sep A Transat Jacques Vabre full of promise A Transat Jacques Vabre full of promise 9 crew and 78 sailors registered for 13th edition The calibre of the 39 crew and 78 sailors registered for the 13th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre promises a high-flying competition, with a race of rare quality and depth. by Soazig Guého Posted on 21 Sep Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week day 3 Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week day 3 Wide open, going to the wire! With the wind moving round today into a more reliable, dependable southerly direction, defending 2016 52 SUPER SERIES champions Quantum Racing bounced back from a modest, frustrating start to the season's final regatta. by 52 Super Series Posted on 21 Sep OK Nationals at Herne Bay day 1 OK Nationals at Herne Bay day 1 A blustry day favours the heavyweights It was a blustery day – in fact gusts in excess of 28 knots – much to the liking of heavy weights Richard 'Burt' Burton, Dave Bourne and Terry Curtis with the lighter Alex Scoles and Luke Gower chasing their tails. by Mary Reddyhoff Posted on 21 Sep Ease into Autumn: Musto Technical Jackets Ease into Autumn: Musto Technical Jackets Protect yourself against the weather Protect yourself against the weather. Breathable and waterproof, these technical jackets are made to take on the outdoors. And win. by Musto Posted on 21 Sep 7th annual Matt Trophy preview 7th annual Matt Trophy preview To be held on 7th October at Thames Estuary YC The 7th annual Matt Trophy sailing race will be held on the 7th October 2017. This year the race will be held at the Thames Estuary Yacht Club on the 7th October 2017 in their new club house and using their newly refurbished jetty. by Chris Dear Posted on 21 Sep RS300s at Warsash RS300s at Warsash With a Le Mans-style opener! The lovely Warsash SC was the venue for the latest RS300 Magic Marine Grand Prix circuit event. Competitors were surprised when class chair, Richard le Mare, announced that the event would kick off with an additional dash to the main race area. by Steve Bolland Posted on 21 Sep 2017 Battle of the Classes 2017 Battle of the Classes Held at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show Held on the first Sunday of TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show and open to dinghy class associations to enter two boats representing each of their boat types. by Simon Lovesey Posted on 21 Sep The Harken Tech Team Story begins... The Harken Tech Team Story begins... Volvo Ocean Race Lisbon Assembly Period This year Harken will be telling the untold story of our Tech Team behind the hardware of the Volvo Ocean Race boats. The good, the bad, the tough times and the great, we'll share it all with you, starting right here in Lisbon for the assembly period! by Hannah Cotterell Posted on 21 Sep Clipper Race Leg 1 Day 32 Clipper Race Leg 1 Day 32 Sanya Serenity Coast on course for Leg 1 victory Sanya Serenity Coast is on course to take line honours for the Atlantic Trade Winds Leg 1 as it is expected to be the first boat in to Punta del Este later today. by Clipper Race Posted on 21 Sep Rolex World Sailor of the Year nominees Rolex World Sailor of the Year nominees Representing the breadth and depth of the sport World Sailing, the international federation for the sport, and Rolex are proud to announce a diverse lineup of nominees for the Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards 2017. by World Sailing Posted on 21 Sep Report poorly marked fishing gear Report poorly marked fishing gear RYA reveals lack of data The RYA has today revealed a significant lack of data relating to poorly marked fishing gear and is reminding boaters to report all observations and entanglements. by Loretta Spridgeon Posted on 21 Sep Solos at King George Solos at King George Eastern and Thames Valley Series events Clear sunny skies and 10 knots of wind greeted the Solo fleet to King George Sailing Club for the combined Eastern / Thames Valley event. by Andy Baccas Posted on 21 Sep Flying Dutchman Open at Port Dinorwic Flying Dutchman Open at Port Dinorwic Held during the club's Rawson Cup Autumn Regatta A light wind weekend of close racing saw Strang Williams and Alex Rogers winning this event, held as part of the club's Rawson Cup Autumn Regatta. by Julian Bridges Posted on 21 Sep Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updates The latest jobs in the marine industry Marine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. We have a variety of recruitment services to suit all types of marine employer. by Marine Resources Posted on 21 Sep Massapoag Yacht Club 68th Annual Regatta Massapoag Yacht Club 68th Annual Regatta America's favourite RS Aero regatta! Apparently I am expected to write a report on the RS Aero racing in the regatta at my sailing club the other weekend. by Derek Stow, MYC RS Aero Fleet Captain Posted on 21 Sep J/24 Worlds at Ontario, Canada day 2 J/24 Worlds at Ontario, Canada day 2 Tony Parker's Bangor Packet extends lead To the delight of 63 teams at the driveHG.ca J/24 World Championship in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Mother Nature provided more consistent breeze and sunshine on the second day of racing. by Christopher Howell Posted on 21 Sep Vendee2020Vision sailors take on British Record Vendee2020Vision sailors take on British Record From Land's End to John O'Groats Four of Britain's young offshore sailing talent are on standby for an assault on the Length of Britain Challenge, from Land's End to John O'Groats. by Vendee2020Vision Posted on 20 Sep