Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC “I went through a nightmare” It was with a huge measure of relief that the Swiss German solo skipper Oliver Heer brought his Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York to a satisfactory conclusion Thursday at 22:19:32hrs UTC, finishing in 25th place. by The Transat CIC Posted 17 May 10:22 BST GP14s at Maylandsea GP14s at Maylandsea Southern Travellers Series Round 3 The third round of the GP14 Southern Travellers series was hosted by Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club on May 11, 2024. Relatively new to the GP14 southern circuit, the venue has become a firm favourite. by Matt Hall Posted 17 May 09:23 BST Nick Truman passes away Nick Truman passes away Dragon Class Gold Cup winner and Broads One Design boat builder We are very sad to inform you that Nick Truman died peacefully at home on Wednesday 15th May. He was 83 years old. by Truman family Posted 17 May 07:40 BST Introducing the IP-M60 Introducing the IP-M60 The World's First* LTE & VHF Marine Hybrid Transceiver Designed to meet the evolving needs of maritime professionals, the IP-M60 combines the reliability of traditional VHF communications with the versatility of 4G LTE connectivity providing users with communication covering both land & at sea. by Icom UK Posted 17 May 07:08 BST International 14s at the Weymouth Skiff Open International 14s at the Weymouth Skiff Open Some early carb-loading by the crews For a fleet whose major events often focus on one long race per day, the thought of an eight race weekend had the crews carb-loading from early on. by Rob Struckett Posted 17 May 06:41 BST Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open 2024 Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open 2024 A great warm-up at the venue ahead of the Worlds in July On the sunniest weekend of the year so far, 25 Musto Skiffs arrived at WPNSA for the open meeting at the venue, which will also be the host for the 2024 World Championships this July. by Eddie Bridle Posted 17 May 05:59 BST 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3 "Max is not a robot, he's human" Opportunities to beat Max Maeder don't come along very often, so Valentin Bontus seized his moment on day three of the Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères in the sunny south of France. by IKA Media / Andy Rice Posted 16 May 21:11 BST Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage The Ultimate Guide as Allen break down the nitty-gritty In this guide, we're breaking down the nitty-gritty of purchase systems, from the straightforward simplicity of the "simple" system to the power-packed intricacy of the "compound" system. by Allen Posted 16 May 16:04 BST Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028 Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028 The cold temperatures of the deep South are finally well behind Louis Robein Louis Robein, the last competitor still at sea in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, has reached the latitude of Rio De Janeiro but most notably, today, has crossed the Tropic of Capricorn. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 16 May 15:03 BST Poole Regatta attracts entrants from far and wide Poole Regatta attracts entrants from far and wide The event has become a truly international affair With standard entries for the 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta closing on Sunday 19th May, the event has become a truly international affair with multiple yachts from France and the Netherlands signed up to race. by Chris Jones Posted 16 May 14:54 BST Solos at Chanonry Solos at Chanonry HD Sails Scottish Travellers Series underway after a delayed start to the season After a delayed start to the season the HD Sails Scottish travellers series got under way at Chanonry SC on May 11. The season opening event at Bardowie in late April was abandoned due to lack of wind. by Ross Watson Posted 16 May 14:44 BST Etchells Bedrock Trophy Regatta Etchells Bedrock Trophy Regatta A great turn out from the youth teams The second event of the UK Etchells fleet saw a fleet of 10 boats gather for the Bedrock Trophy run by the Royal Southern Yacht Club. Once again there was a great turn out from the 7 youth teams. by Jan Ford Posted 16 May 14:34 BST Cherubs at the Weymouth skiff open Cherubs at the Weymouth skiff open Andrew and Jill Peters take the win The fleet amassed at Weymouth Portland National Sailing Academy for the 4th annual skiff open; could this be the first year where all races are started?! by Jamie Pearson Posted 16 May 14:23 BST Musto launches Evening The Keel Musto launches Evening The Keel An insight into the minds of female professional offshore sailors Musto will unveil Episode One of its four-part docu-series Evening The Keel, featuring some of the most famous female sailors sharing their insights on performing at the highest levels of what is still a predominantly male sport. by Musto Posted 16 May 12:57 BST IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild Who is this modest 34-year-old Englishman? In the history of the IMOCA Class there have been few skippers who have completed a debut year to rival that of Sam Goodchild, who achieved five consecutive podium finishes in his first five races and became the 2023 IMOCA Globe Series Champion. by TR Racing Posted 16 May 11:27 BST 2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race 2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race Participants faced off in thrilling naval battles aboard J70 yachts The Porto Montenegro Match Race is a world-renowned nautical event that combines the excitement of sports competition with the beauty of the Mediterranean. by Match Race Posted 16 May 09:26 BST Lark Midlands open at Banbury Lark Midlands open at Banbury Always someone ready to pounce if you slip up A posse of Midlands-based Larks gathered at Banbury Sailing Club for the first day of a double-header weekend in the Craftinsure Lark Class Travellers Series. The hottest day of the year (so far) provided four very enjoyable and competitive races. by Neil Firth Posted 16 May 08:16 BST 49er FX and 49ers at the WPNSA Skiff Open 49er FX and 49ers at the WPNSA Skiff Open An equal number of mixed and single gender teams compete over the 8 race series Inclusion for the 49er and FX class for the first time at the National Sailing Academy's multi-class skiff open can only be described as a resounding success. by Simon Hiscocks Posted 16 May 06:48 BST Warsash Sailing Club Dinghy Championship Warsash Sailing Club Dinghy Championship A awesome fleet of nearly 80 boats signed up to participate The Warsash SC Dinghy Championship was held on Saturday 11th May. As the day approached, it dawned on the organising committee that perhaps the marketing of the event had got a little out of hand when nearly 80 boats had signed up to participate. by Richard Jarman Posted 16 May 06:19 BST RS Teras at Whitefriars RS Teras at Whitefriars A glorious Training and Open Weekend Over a glorious weekend with a light variable breeze, Whitefriars SC hosted a day of training on Saturday 11 May run by Kirsty Scott from the South West RS Tera Association, followed by an Open meeting on Sunday 12 May. by Richard Trevithick Posted 16 May 06:13 BST 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2 Poema gets her mojo back After a catastrophic opening day of her Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères, local competitor Poema Newland roared back on day two with three wins from four races. by IKA Media / Andy Rice Posted 15 May 21:57 BST P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene Galley team laid on such a spread it took several trestle tables to display Well, I blame Bill Gates, but more of that later on. An impressive 40+ boats signed on for the second round of the P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene Sailing Club. The events are growing in popularity. by Norman Byrd Posted 15 May 19:55 BST GP14s at Bolton GP14s at Bolton An excellent event and a warm, friendly welcome The fleet of nine including two visitors were greeted by a barmy 21 degrees C, sunshine and a 12 knot breeze gusting up to 15 knots from the south east, champagne sailing conditions. by Julie Courtney Posted 15 May 19:09 BST New season Henri Lloyd in store now New season Henri Lloyd in store now Free delivery on all items at CoastWaterSports Free delivery on all items at CoastWaterSports! by CoastWaterSports Posted 15 May 18:00 BST TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour at Yorkshire Dales TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour at Yorkshire Dales You missed a treat There is a chance, albeit very very slim, that some people decided to stay at home and watch Eurovision rather than come to Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club for the third leg of the TridentUK Northern Tour. by Hamish Gledhill Posted 15 May 17:22 BST Europe class UK Nationals runners and riders Europe class UK Nationals runners and riders Who might be on top of the podium at Hayling Island? With only a couple of weeks to go, and with the second guillotine about to descend on the second early entry discount over the coming weekend, time to have a look at who has thrown their hats in the ring. by AO & JR Posted 15 May 17:03 BST Merlin Rocket Thames and Vintage Series at Minima Merlin Rocket Thames and Vintage Series at Minima Eric Archer Trophy and Chindit Trophy contested on the River Thames On Sunday 12th May 2024 Minima Yacht Club hosted a combined Thames & Vintage Series Event. Minima Yacht Club first raced in the summer of 1889 on the Hamble River. In the early days there were several Divisions of the Club. by Stuart Jenkins Posted 15 May 15:28 BST Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton Run alongside the annual POSH, Paignton Open for Single Handers The Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals were running alongside the annual Paignton Open for Single Handers (POSH) with the Friday added in to give us nine races for our event. by Nick Crickmore & Paul North Posted 15 May 13:26 BST Ancasta to present stellar lineup Ancasta to present stellar lineup World-leading brands set for British Motor Yacht Show in Southampton The renowned yacht brokerage firm Ancasta is thrilled to be showcasing a stellar line-up of yachts from a selection of world-leading brands at this year's British Motor Yacht Show, taking place at Southampton's Swanwick marina on the UK's South Coast. by Ancasta Posted 15 May 12:00 BST RORC De Guingand Bowl Race preview RORC De Guingand Bowl Race preview North Sea Race hosted by Royal Harwich YC has attracted over 50 boats The Royal Ocean Racing Club's North Sea Race, hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, has attracted over 50 boats. The North Sea Race is one of the oldest in the RORC Racing Calendar dating back to 1931. by Louay Habib, RORC Posted 15 May 11:17 BST Solo Northern Area Championships at Ogston Solo Northern Area Championships at Ogston Nobody could immediately work out who'd won the event, so it was left to Sailwave Round 2 of the Northern Series took place at Ogston Sailing Club in Derbyshire and this event was given the prestige of being the Northern Area Championships. Fifteen visitors joined the eight home boats and all were welcomed to glorious sunshine. by Innes Armstrong Posted 15 May 10:03 BST The Devoti ILCA at Sailing Chandlery The Devoti ILCA at Sailing Chandlery Boats in stock and ready for delivery The Devoti ILCA has been chosen and trusted by some of the Worlds best ILCA sailors and is in stock at Sailing Chandlery and ready for delivery straight to your sailing club or front door. by Sailing Chandlery Posted 15 May 09:00 BST Hayling Island Osprey Open Hayling Island Osprey Open A small but very competitive fleet battles its way through roadworks and closures to attend A small but very competitive fleet of Ospreys battled through various roadworks and closures across the south of the country to compete at Hayling Island over the weekend of May 11th-12th. by Terry Curtis Posted 15 May 08:24 BST Cape 31 Race Circuit UK Round 2 Cape 31 Race Circuit UK Round 2 17 teams lined up over the weekend in the Solent Seventeen Cape 31s lined up for the start of Round 2 of the 2024 31 Race Circuit. New owners and husband-wife team, Christian & Jacintha Hamilton-Love aboard Khumbu Red, led for the whole regatta and secured victory overall by a single point. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 15 May 05:37 BST 100 days until start of America's Cup 100 days until start of America's Cup Six teams from six nations will contest the Louis Vuitton America's Cup Six teams from six nations will contest the Louis Vuitton America's Cup. Twelve teams from 12 nations will contest the UniCredit Youth America's Cup and the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 May 00:22 BST 505 Southerns at Hayling Island 505 Southerns at Hayling Island Six very tight races in a light to moderate shifty breeze Eleven 505s joined the burgeoning Hayling 505 fleet for a weekend forecast to have glorious weather. The Southerns were part of a joint event with Fireballs, Contenders and Ospreys, making for a very busy start area. by Mark Nicholson Posted 14 May 23:05 BST J/70 World Championships reaches entry limit J/70 World Championships reaches entry limit 99 pre-registered teams for Palma, with 30 on the waiting list With under two weeks to go until the registration deadline for the J/70 World Championships, the competition's entry list has reached the maximum number of entries as established by the organizing committee (99 pre-registered teams). by J70 Worlds Media Posted 14 May 22:50 BST Vintage Merlin Rockets at Thames SC Vintage Merlin Rockets at Thames SC A crucial third race with a shorter course was the decider On Saturday 11 May 2024 Thames S.C. hosted a combined Thames & Vintage Series Event for older Merlins. by Peter Impey Posted 14 May 21:41 BST The Vendée Globe switches to American time The Vendée Globe switches to American time The New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne will set sail in 15 days time The last qualifying and selection race for the solo round the world race, the New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne, will set sail in 15 days time, on 29 May, at 20h00 French time. by Vendee Globe Media Posted 14 May 20:50 BST 11th Hour Racing sponsors IMOCA 11th Hour Racing sponsors IMOCA To further advance sustainability and diversity in offshore racing 11th Hour Racing announced today it will join forces with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) to drive sustainable innovation and support opportunities for female sailors within competitive sailing. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 14 May 19:38 BST 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 1 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 1 Reigning Champions fly ahead of the chaos The defending champions emerged mostly unscathed from an opening day of puffy and gusty conditions at the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in Hyères in the South of France. by IKA Media / Andy Rice Posted 14 May 19:04 BST Perseverance is Clarisse Crémer's middle name Perseverance is Clarisse Crémer's middle name Back racing hard in The Transat CIC and today is some 700 miles from the finish line After a strong, solid start to the Transat CIC, Clarisse Crémer suffered damage to the J3 bulkhead of her L'Occitaine en Provence on May 1st which required her to divert 500 miles to the Azores for five days whilst her technical team completed repairs. by The Transat CIC Posted 14 May 18:03 BST Flying 15 Europeans at Morgat, France Flying 15 Europeans at Morgat, France 37 boats take part, with visitors from Belgium, Ireland, Spain and Great Britain A net 37 boats with visitors from Belgium, Ireland, Spain and Great Britain arrived in Morgat port for this event run as part of the GPEN Regatta which comprises 12 French fleets Nationals Championships including the Flying 15's. by Simon Thompson Posted 14 May 17:48 BST Fireball Spring Championship at Hayling Fireball Spring Championship at Hayling Inaugural event remembers a well liked sailor who tragically died in a plane crash The inaugural Spring championship took place over the weekend. A trophy has been presented by Ian Castle who is the class treasure and farther of Tom Castle - a well known and liked Fireball sailor who tragically died in a plane crash a few years back. by Georgia Booth Posted 14 May 15:30 BST RC35 Scottish Championships RC35 Scottish Championships A great weekend for Blue Jay, also awarded the overall Kip Regatta win The first event of the RC35 Scottish Championships was held on the 11th and 12th May in the waters of the lower Clyde off Inverkip Marina. by Robin Young Posted 14 May 15:20 BST Lark Midlands open at Shustoke Lark Midlands open at Shustoke Sunglasses needed to protect the eyes from the glare of any white legs Proper shorts and T-shirt weather, and not forgetting the sunglasses - to protect the eyes from the glare of any white legs getting an airing for the first time this year! by Zara Turtle Posted 14 May 14:34 BST Dinghy Sailing Cuppers at Oxford Dinghy Sailing Cuppers at Oxford Exeter win inter-collegiate two-boat team racing event Oxford University Yacht Club hosted the annual Dinghy Sailing Cuppers this Saturday (11th May), which saw four colleges (Exeter, St. Peter's, Somerville and Hertford) compete in a fierce series of two-boat team racing. by George Edwards Posted 14 May 13:10 BST K1's triumphant return to POSH K1's triumphant return to POSH Fleet make a welcome return to one of its favourite venues of Torbay The K1 fleet made a welcome return to one of its favourite venues of Torbay, for the POSH regatta. 2023 POSH served up perfect conditions for the K1s, with consequent excellent results so reputations were firmly on the line for 2024! by Jeremy Hudson Posted 14 May 11:49 BST