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Second windless day in Qingdao
At the ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds
© Host / ILCA
Inaugural FM Sailing Colander Cup
Featuring 26 boats, each acquired for £300 or less
© Matt O'Neill
How Seldén Carbon Masts are made
I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood to find out more
© Seldén Mast
SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event
Modifications to all 12 wingsails ahead of New York event
© Jason Ludlow for SailGP
Cervantes Trophy Race
Drift to Drag Race
© Rick Tomlinson / RORC
RYA Scotland Impact Award for Feri Szincsak
RYA Scotland Impact Award for Feri Szincsak
Dedicated Clyde Windsurfing Club volunteer celebrated
Feri Szincsak, a dedicated volunteer at Clyde Windsurfing and SUP Club, has been recognised with an RYA Scotland Impact Award, celebrating his exceptional commitment and contribution to the Scottish windsurfing community.
by Philippa Howie
Posted 13 May 20:44 BST
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 2
Vilamoura delivers outstanding sailing conditions
Day 2 of the Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts delivered everything sailors could hope for: fair racing, seamless organisation, and a warm community atmosphere.
by Prow Media
Posted 13 May 20:17 BST
Transat Paprec 2025 review
Transat Paprec 2025 review
The lessons of an unforgettable edition
A breathtaking finish, unbearable suspense, a favorite who lived up to expectations (Skipper Macif), a Saint Barth native who shone to the end, young talents gaining experience... This Transat Paprec fulfilled all its promises.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 13 May 18:43 BST
Inaugural FM Sailing Colander Cup at Northampton
Inaugural FM Sailing Colander Cup at Northampton
The event welcomed 26 boats, each acquired for £300 or less
The inaugural FM Sailing Colander Cup took place on 10th May, and it couldn't have been better received. Hosted by Northampton Sailing Club, the event welcomed 26 boats, each acquired for £300 or less, and every competitor fully embraced the core ethos.
by Fresh & Marsh, FM Sailing
Posted 13 May 17:23 BST
Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew
Team Malizia unveilsThe Ocean Race Europe crew
Gearing up for the next big challenge
Building on their successful round-the-world experience in 2023, the team led by German skipper Boris Herrmann has gathered a talented group of sailors and onboard reporters to take on the short-format, crewed race starting in Kiel this summer.
by Team Malizia
Posted 13 May 17:07 BST
Fowey to St Mawes Coastal Race
Fowey to St Mawes Coastal Race
Sunshine, strategy, and a spectacular start to the season
The Fowey Cruiser Fleet launched its 2025 coastal series in glorious conditions, with the first of five races taking crews from Fowey to St Mawes. Sunshine and a steady breeze made for a cracking day on the water.
by Alex McKay
Posted 13 May 16:23 BST
London and Southeast Topper Open at Whitstable
London and Southeast Topper Open at Whitstable
A weekend of wall to wall sunshine and brisk easterly winds
Whitstable Yacht Club hosted London and Southeast Toppers over May 10/11 delivering a weekend of wall to wall sunshine and brisk easterly winds.
by Steve Gray
Posted 13 May 16:17 BST
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 2
A Windless Day, A Test of Patience
The second day of qualification at the ILCA World Championships brought stillness rather than sail. With calm seas and motionless air, the day became a test of patience, resilience, and focus for all competitors.
by Host / ILCA
Posted 13 May 15:20 BST
Adam Bowers returns to Oxford
Adam Bowers returns to Oxford
A unique blend of experience, racing knowledge and presentation skills
To find a race coach that has such a unique blend of experience, racing knowledge, presentation skills and with the ability to deliver his knowledge in an entertaining and manageable form is truly remarkable.
by Colin West
Posted 13 May 14:05 BST
US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership
US Sailing and Zhik announce strategic partnership
Zhik will provide cutting-edge gear designed to enhance athlete performance on the water
US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Zhik, global leader in high-performance water wear.
by US Sailing
Posted 13 May 13:22 BST
Vintage Merlin Rockets at Fishers Green
Vintage Merlin Rockets at Fishers Green
Wall-to-wall sunshine and an moderate easterly sets the stage
With wall-to-wall sunshine and a F3-4 blowing due east the stage was set for a day of excellent racing. However, while a due east wind normally gives a great sail at the Green, the shifts were to characterise the event.
by Godfrey Clark
Posted 13 May 12:25 BST
RORC De Guingand Bowl Race Preview
RORC De Guingand Bowl Race Preview
Over 75 boats are expected to be racing as the IRC Two-Handed Nationals begin
The RORC De Guingand Bowl Race marks the fifth race in the 2025 RORC Season's Points Championship—the world's largest offshore racing series.
by Royal Ocean Racing Club
Posted 13 May 11:49 BST
Salcombe Yacht Club Solo Open
Salcombe Yacht Club Solo Open
A bumper turnout of twenty-seven sailors
A bumper turnout of twenty-seven sailors turned out for the Salcombe Yacht Club Solo Open meeting over the weekend of the 10th and 11th June.
by David Greening
Posted 13 May 11:40 BST
Midland RS Aero Series at Notts County
Midland RS Aero Series at Notts County
20 Aeros from 6 local clubs with 3 rig sizes took to the water
The first in the new Midland Aero Series was held at Notts County Sailing Club on Saturday 10th May. The event was supported by Rooster Sailing.
by Alan Beaton
Posted 13 May 10:39 BST
Yorkshire Dales Contender Open
Yorkshire Dales Contender Open
Superb weather greeted the 17 helms over the weekend
Superb weather greeted the seventeen Contenders attending the Open Meeting at Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club over the weekend of 10th & 11th May. The forecast for the two days was good with the promise of slightly more breeze on Sunday.
by Mike Rhodes
Posted 13 May 09:45 BST
Enterprise Scottish Bluebell Circuit at Loch Earn
Enterprise Scottish Bluebell Circuit at Loch Earn
The first event attracted nine Enterprises for two days of close racing
The weekend of the 26th and 27th April saw the first weekend of the 2025 Scottish Bluebell traveller circuit at Loch Earn Sailing Club.
by Gerry Goodfellow
Posted 13 May 07:06 BST
Bolton Supernova Open
Bolton Supernova Open
Great competition at every level during the Craftinsure Travellers Series event
Bolton Sailing Club has a very active Supernova Fleet and, as usual the Craftinsure Travellers event on 26th April, did not disappoint with great competition at every level.
by David Bartholomew
Posted 13 May 06:57 BST
Topper Coaching at Hayling Island
Topper Coaching at Hayling Island
Developing racing skills ahead of the event season
The GBR Class Association for Toppers recently organised an Invitational Coaching Event of 2025 at Hayling Island Sailing Club on 26th/27th April where we had a group of the top 23 very enthusiastic Topper sailors from across the UK in attendance.
by Victory Montgomery
Posted 13 May 06:27 BST
Challenger Open Scottish Championships 2025
Challenger Open Scottish Championships 2025
Making a welcome return to Kippford and the Solway Yacht Club
Making a welcome return to Kippford and the Solway Yacht Club, Challenger crews and their "buddies" arrived on the "Scottish Riviera" in almost Mediterranean sunshine before getting registered, rigged and ready for an early tide on Saturday.
by Ian Purkis
Posted 13 May 06:15 BST
Silver Wing Comet Open
Silver Wing Comet Open
You could hardly have wished for better conditions
You could hardly have wished for better conditions for the 2025 Comet Open at Silverwing SC. An Easterly breeze of about force 3 to 4 due to veer slightly to the Southeast was nearly perfect.
by Adam Wickenden
Posted 13 May 06:03 BST
West Kirby Solo Open
West Kirby Solo Open
An early start to coincide with high tide on the Dee estuary
To coincide with the high tide we were invited to arrive by 8am for an early first race start on the Dee estuary at 09.55. Class captain and organiser, Bob Mosedale, even agreed to give Chris Gillard an early morning call at 6am following Chris' request.
by Philip Barnes
Posted 13 May 05:56 BST
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1
Dragon Worlds at Vilamoura Day 1
Ideal conditions for competitive racing in Portugal
The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially kicked off today in Vilamoura, welcoming some of the world's finest Dragon sailors for the first day of racing.
by Prow Media
Posted 12 May 20:13 BST
Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable
Race hard, sail fast, experience the unforgettable
The countdown is on to the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Antigua Yacht Club, the 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 will start in Antigua on Monday 23rd February 2026.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 12 May 19:19 BST
West Oxfordshire Wayfarer Open
West Oxfordshire Wayfarer Open
The customary warm welcome for the visiting teams
This event was not part of the Craftinsure National Series, so was not expected to get many visitors. However three visiting teams made the trip and were met with the customary warm welcome.
by Andrew Wilson
Posted 12 May 18:43 BST
Applications open for the BA Cup Team
Applications open for the BA Cup Team
The British team will be selected from applications received by 1st June
The British team will be selected from applications received by 1st June. The battle to decide the 6th Series of this prestigious keelboat team racing competition will be 23rd - 25th Oct 2025.
by Robin Tott
Posted 12 May 17:45 BST
Fireball Leinsters at Blessington
Fireball Leinsters at Blessington
Thirteen boats travel more in hope than expectation
Thirteen boats had travelled to Blessington last weekend more in hope than expectation given the forecast for very little if any wind over the two days.
by Neil Cramer
Posted 12 May 17:11 BST
How Seldén Carbon Masts are made
How Seldén Carbon Masts are made
I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood to find out more
I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood from Seldén to find out a bit more about how the carbon tow reels become the masts that we use when out sailing.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 12 May 16:00 BST
SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event
SailGP upgrades F50 fleet ahead of New York event
A series of upgrades are now under way to all 12 wingsails
Following a full inspection and review, SailGP can confirm a series of upgrades are now under way to all 12 wingsails in the championship's fleet of high-speed F50 catamarans.
by SailGP
Posted 12 May 15:31 BST
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 1
ILCA 6 Women's and ILCA 7 Men's Worlds day 1
Wind drops during a period known for the strongest tidal currents
The first day of the ILCA World Championship brought a dual challenge of tide and wind to the waters off Qingdao. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, today marks the 15th day of the fourth month — a period known for the strongest tidal currents.
by International Laser Class Association
Posted 12 May 14:16 BST
Tasar SW Championship at Porthpean
Tasar SW Championship at Porthpean
Grateful for a well drilled team of volunteers to assist
Saturday competitors arrived to glorious sunshine and a 8 knot breeze from the SE. After enjoying bacon baps and coffee it was time to head out for a 1300 start for the three scheduled races.
by Stacey Bray
Posted 12 May 13:43 BST
Cherubs at Poole
Cherubs at Poole
Sharing with Canoes and ISOs
Poppy steamed off the line to top mark but a lack of sailing time between Mr Morrell and Mr Pearson meant a slow exit allowing Marmite; Mr Whapshott and Mr Croote to get through.
by Jamie Pearson
Posted 12 May 12:49 BST
IOCA GBR Optimist Selection Trials
IOCA GBR Optimist Selection Trials
Tactical masterclass in Weymouth
The best of Britain's young Optimist sailors gathered in Weymouth last weekend for four days of high-stakes racing, vying for spots on the 2025 World, European, and Development Teams.
by Andy Ramus
Posted 12 May 12:11 BST
Legend Owners hit target to raise £20,000
Legend Owners hit target to raise £20,000
Raised for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust at 30th Anniversary AGM
The Legend Owners Association (LOA) has been supporting The Ellen MacArthur Cancer trust as their chosen charity since 2006 and over the years has raised £19,000 for the charity. The aim was to reach £20,000 during their 30th Anniversary year of 2025.
by Legend Owners / Ellen MacArthur Cancer trust
Posted 12 May 11:48 BST
Next RYA Connected Webinar tonight at 7pm!
Next RYA Connected Webinar tonight at 7pm!
Growing membership through non-competitive activity
After a pause in April, it's time for the third in the series of webinars aimed at helping clubs boost membership and sailing participation.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 12 May 11:04 BST
Graduate Southern Championship at Chipstead
Graduate Southern Championship at Chipstead
A gusty and blustery affair, with a strong north-easterly breeze throughout
The 2025 Graduate Open at Chipstead Sailing Club, alongside the Heron Nationals, was spread over 1.5 days this year. It was a gusty and blustery affair, with a strong north-easterly breeze throughout.
by Sebastian Naughton
Posted 12 May 09:33 BST
Conwy Fife One Design 'A' Series Race 3
Conwy Fife One Design 'A' Series Race 3
'It just not Cricket'
With no more boats being launched during the week, the 'Famous Five' continued the quest for points (which as we all know lead to prizes!).
by Mike Hardie
Posted 12 May 08:25 BST
Bembridge Sailing Club Mid-May Keelboat Racing
Bembridge Sailing Club Mid-May Keelboat Racing
Glorious sunny sailing in about 15kts of breeze
Several days of cool easterlies may have deterred a few crews, but the two Redwings and two One-Designs that raced enjoyed some glorious sunny sailing in about 15kts of breeze.
by Robin Joy & Jos Coad
Posted 12 May 06:32 BST
Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura
Dragon Worlds Sets Sail in Vilamoura
50 boats and 160 sailors representing 17 countries have gathered in Portugal
The highly anticipated Dragon World Championship by Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially sets sail today in the stunning waters of Vilamoura.
by Prow Media
Posted 11 May 19:19 BST
Cape 31 Med Circuit at COYCH Hyères overall
Cape 31 Med Circuit at COYCH Hyères overall
Shotgunn Dominates in a Thrilling Season Opener
The opening round of the 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit concluded this weekend in Hyères with three spectacular days of one-design racing, showcasing tight competition, a growing international fleet, and a full range of Mediterranean conditions.
by Cape 31 Class
Posted 11 May 19:14 BST
Southwold are delivering Harbour Fest 2025
Southwold are delivering Harbour Fest 2025
Back by popular demand
Don your dancing shoes and get on down to the banks of the Blyth in Southwold for another rip-roaring harbourside festival on 28 June.
by Karen Hubbard
Posted 11 May 15:35 BST
Formula 18 Italian National Regatta 2025 Preview
Formula 18 Italian National Regatta 2025 Preview
Get ready for three days of sailing in Tuscany's Gulf of Follonica
Get ready for three days of sailing in Tuscany's Gulf of Follonica, at the event hosted by Centro Velico Punta Ala A.S.D., in partnership with Formula 18 Class Italy and PuntAla Camp & Resort.
by Centro Velico Punta Ala
Posted 11 May 13:28 BST
Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day
Dovestone Sailing Club Open Day
Sun, Sails, and Smiles: A Perfect Day on the Water!
Dovestone Sailing Club hosted their annual Open Day on May 10th as part of the Royal Yachting Association's (RYA) Discover Sailing initiative.
by Nik Lever
Posted 11 May 12:45 BST
ILCA Midland Grand Prix at Attenborough
ILCA Midland Grand Prix at Attenborough
A mixed fleet of ILCA 6 and 7s took to the water representing eight different clubs
A mixed fleet of ILCA 6 and 7s took to the water at Attenborough on Saturday representing 8 different clubs. 3 races were held under clear blue skies but with a ESE wind direction it wasn't ideal for a perfect course due to islands within the small lake.
by Roger Day
Posted 11 May 12:21 BST
An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne
An emotional evening in Les Sables d'Olonne
Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025
On Saturday 10 May, Les Sables d'Olonne lit up to celebrate the heroes of the Vendée Globe 2024-2025. An exceptional evening brought together tens of thousands of people, with strong emotions and unforgettable memories, despite the driving rain.
by Vendée Globe media
Posted 11 May 07:34 BST
DF95 Spring Series Event 6 at Barton's Point
DF95 Spring Series Event 6 at Barton's Point
With windspeed and boats in double figures exciting times were had by all
With windspeed and boats in double figures exciting times were had by all. Ralph Wilkinson was race officer and Peter Jackson set a course that survived a veering wind that hit maximum A rig conditions with some broaching in the gusts.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 11 May 06:38 BST
The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style
The Swan Bonifacio Challenge concludes in style
The opening event of The Nations League 2025 wraps up with tight racing
After four days of spirited competition and a vibrant week both on and off the water, the curtain closes on the Swan Bonifacio Challenge, the inaugural event of the 2025 Nations League by ClubSwan Racing.
by ClubSwan Racing
Posted 10 May 19:31 BST
iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall
iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games overall
Valentino Blewett and Medea Falcioni win in the U19 fleets; Brüll and Ugurlu top the U17 categories
The iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games concluded in Torbole, Lake Garda, with the debut of the eight-rider experimental Medal Series format—featuring only semifinals and finals—after five days of intense and exciting racing.
by iQFOiL Communications
Posted 10 May 19:15 BST
Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends
Pyewacket 70 & Kialoa III: Comparing two legends
Today Pyewacket 70, a modified Volvo 70, is one of the fastest 70 footers around
Antigua Sailing Week 2025 was attended by two top-end offshore racing yachts from very different times.
by Antigua Sailing Week
Posted 10 May 18:00 BST
Next RYA Connected Webinar tonight at 7pm!
After a pause in April, it's time for the third in the series of webinars aimed at helping clubs boost membership and sailing participation.
How Seldén Carbon Masts are made
I took a look around the Seldén Mast factory with Richard Thoroughgood from Seldén to find out a bit more about how the carbon tow reels become the masts that we use when out sailing.
RS Aero Europeans - Watch the Highlights
Summer's calling! For a limited time, get free UK delivery when you order a boat from our adventure range this May. Choose from the RS Quest, RS Toura, RS Venture and the RS CAT range. Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends 31st May.
For the love of slightly larger, even faster boats
Thank you. You have let For the love of small, fast boats run before the breeze like a superlight planning hull under way too big a kite, with immense sheep in the paddock, and the Sailing Master grasping the flare gun in his pocket... No chicken chutes.
XR 41 Dominates at MaiOR Regatta
The all-new XR 41 "Formula X" secured a resounding debut victory, reviving X-Yachts' competitive legacy and energising a vibrant international racing fleet.
The Allure of Timber
In these days of exotic materials, high modulus carbon and ultra lightweight construction, it's possible to overlook the longevity, and sheer beauty, of boats made of wood.
Stop Guessing, Start Winning
You know the boats that kept finishing ahead of you last season? They're not faster. They're just better at repeating what works.
A look inside the Spirit Yachts yard
Traditional skills in boatbuilding could be regarded as a lost art from a bygone era. In the world of fibreglass and carbon, the joinery and laminating techniques of wood ribs and cedar strips are a thing of the past.
Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Lite Jacket
We all have that one favourite jacket, which no matter what the weather or where you're going, it's the one you pick out above everything else. The new Dynamic Lite Jacket from Henri-Lloyd is set to become the new fave jacket.
Make me smile even wider and brighter
What's better than writing about a great programme to get people into yachting? Well, how about actually speaking with a former participant who has then gone on to work in the industry. That's what!
Waszp Upgrade Guide
The WASZP is a high-performance, single-handed dinghy that is surprisingly simple to rig. Although the setup is fairly straightforward, it's crucial that all the systems run smoothly and efficiently.
The holistic approach of Ancasta Yacht Services
Take a look behind the wood, gelcoat and trim panels on any modern yacht or powerboat, and you'll see that they are complex things. An array of cables, hoses & pipes interconnects electronic devices and amenities which make life on board more comfortable.
FD Future kicks off 9 Great Lakes Sailing League
On May 2nd and 4th, FD Future kicks off AnTa 2025 Yunnan Plateau Lakes and Mountains Series: The Nine Great Lakes Sailing League with 30 FD Future boats nearly 100 participants for both regattas in XingYun Lake and YiLong Lake.
Jazz Turner explains more about Project FEAR
I caught up with Jazz Turner, who cited "the pure freedom I get when on the water" as the most important thing to her. Most of us sailors can appreciate that, but what we cannot really empathise with is being told you may only have 6 months to live.
Free UK Delivery on Boats Ordered in May
Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand-new leisure boat? For a limited time only, RS Sailing is offering FREE UK delivery on a selection of boats in their adventure range.
Pro Sailing Drama and Intrigue
What a couple of weeks it has been in the world of professional sailing: SailGP, the America's Cup, and the sailors themselves have all been in the mainstream news for one reason or another.