Rooster 2000 Class Inlands at Weir Wood Rooster 2000 Class Inlands at Weir Wood 27 boats gather over the weekend 27 boats gathered at Weir Wood Sailing Club for the 2000 Inland Championship 2022. The forecast had been very uncertain all week but Saturday brought near perfect conditions with a F3-4 blowing straight down the reservoir. by Mark Foley Posted 4 Oct 07:43 BST Record line-up at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Record line-up at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 'Maxi week' gets underway today for the fleet 'Maxi week' at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez gets under way today for the record-size fleet of 46 yachts. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 4 Oct 07:38 BST South West Topper Travellers at Brixham South West Topper Travellers at Brixham 22 intrepid sailors venture out in a blustery westerly wind for Saturday training The last traveller in the SW Topper program for 2022 took place at Brixham Yacht Club over the weekend of October 1st and 2nd. Saturday saw 22 intrepid sailors venture out of the shelter of Brixham Harbour into a blustery Westerly 20 knots. by Sean Semmens Posted 4 Oct 07:22 BST GWA Wingfoil World Cup announced for New Zealand GWA Wingfoil World Cup announced for New Zealand The Tip Top GWA Wingfoil World Cup presented by Armstrong Foils will take place on March 4-11, 2023 The NZ World Cup event will be the first event of the 2023 World Tour, where male and female athletes will be able to compete in the freestyle and racing disciplines. The GWA World Tour is the highest level of wingfoiling in the world. by Waterbourne Charitable Trust Posted 4 Oct 02:05 BST RS800 Inland Championship at Grafham RS800 Inland Championship at Grafham Including a series of bar game adventures After news that the water level at Grafham was touch and go, I have never been so pleased to aquaplane my way North on a Friday night. Thankfully the lake had enough in it to host all the fleets. by Hugh Shone Posted 3 Oct 23:15 BST Rooster Topper Traveller Series at Oxford Rooster Topper Traveller Series at Oxford Training on the Saturday saw winds of 20 knots Oxford SC hosted the ITCA Southern Toppers over the weekend of October 1st & 2nd with the usual format of Training on Saturday followed by an Open on Sunday. Saturday's training entrants were tested in winds gusting over 20 knots. by Roger Cerrato Posted 3 Oct 21:17 BST Scarborough Sea Cadets update Scarborough Sea Cadets update A joint project with the Yacht Club and North Yorkshire Water Park Over the last 24 months, a joint project between Scarborough Yacht Club and the Scarborough Sea Cadets aimed at growing a thriving group of qualified young sailors that may become Scarborough Yacht Club (SYC) junior cadets has proved popular. by Rudi Barman Posted 3 Oct 21:06 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, a Maxi showcase Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, a Maxi showcase Sixth and final meeting in the IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge The last of the Classic and Modern yachts cast off from Saint Tropez early this morning, immediately replaced in the little port by an impressive haul of Maxi Yachts, already honing their weapons for the second week of racing at Les Voiles. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 3 Oct 20:58 BST Fireball Munsters in Killaloe Fireball Munsters in Killaloe First class to use the new clubhouse, with much improved facilities Noel Butler and Stephen Oram were crowned Fireball Munster Champions after six hard-fought races at Killaloe Sailing Club at the weekend. Fifteen Fireballs competed in the two-day event at the completely re-modelled club on the shores of Lough Derg. by Frank Miller Posted 3 Oct 18:35 BST Changes to UK rules on disposal of marine flares Changes to UK rules on disposal of marine flares Watch free webinar to understand more before January 2023 changes Join British Marine, The Department for Transport (DfT) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) on Thursday 13 October at 17.00 for a free webinar to find out more about the future arrangements for the disposal of maritime pyrotechnics. by British Marine Posted 3 Oct 18:12 BST Rope4Boats RS200 Inland Championships Rope4Boats RS200 Inland Championships You're never safe until you cross the finish line 40 keen RS200 sailors were greeted by a warm welcome from Grafham SC as they arrived at the Rope4Boats 2022 Inland championships and Rooster National Tour event. A blustery forecast proved accurate for what was to be a testing but manageable first day. by Tom Ahlheid Posted 3 Oct 16:47 BST Swiss team wins 3rd consecutive GC32 Racing Tour Swiss team wins 3rd consecutive GC32 Racing Tour Alinghi Red Bull Racing top flying catamaran one-design circuit again Appropriately, given it is the longest-standing and most successful catamaran racing team on the planet, Alinghi Red Bull Racing has been confirmed as the 2022 winner of the GC32 Racing Tour. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 3 Oct 15:43 BST 2022 Team Racing Season Opens 2022 Team Racing Season Opens First weekend sees two schools events taking place The first weekend of October is the traditional opener for the Team Racing Season, which will run through to next Easter and the BUCS Finals followed by the Wilson Trophy in May. by Nigel Vick Posted 3 Oct 14:48 BST Streakers at Staunton Harold Streakers at Staunton Harold After the July date had no wind, this re-run almost had too much The event was a re-run of the July date which had no wind, this time there was almost too much! It came just four days after the Nationals and the forecast was not favourable so this may have reduced the number of competitors. by Alan Bennett Posted 3 Oct 14:39 BST Solo, Aero, Hadron open at Notts County Solo, Aero, Hadron open at Notts County 30 entries from as far away as Weymouth There has been a sizeable increase in the Aero fleet at Notts County Sailing Club so the club decided to add RS Aeros and Hadron to the Solo Open. The extra numbers made for a successful event with over 30 entries. by David Eberlin Posted 3 Oct 12:55 BST International Fleet Set to Gather International Fleet Set to Gather Rolex Middle Sea Race just three weeks away With the start of the 2022 Rolex Middle Sea Race just three weeks away, another fascinating contest beckons. The entry list currently stands at 120 yachts representing 25 countries. by Rolex Middle Sea Race Posted 3 Oct 11:53 BST Olympians to compete in 75th Champions' Cup Olympians to compete in 75th Champions' Cup New name for the All Irelands or Helmsman's Championship 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Irish Sailing All Irelands or Helmsman's Championship. The 2022 event takes place at Sutton Dinghy Club, Dublin this weekend, 8th and 9th October. To mark this, Irish Sailing made two decisions... by Treasa Cox Posted 3 Oct 11:31 BST World Sailing Show Episode 5 World Sailing Show Episode 5 Video news includes hearing from the newly-crowned 49erFX World Champions The episode focuses on the recent 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds. In the main feature, we hear from the newly-crowned 49erFX World Champions, the Dutch pair of Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz, and recap the action in all three classes. by World Sailing Posted 3 Oct 11:09 BST Bart's Bash 2022: The Andrew Simpson Centres Bart's Bash 2022: The Andrew Simpson Centres Over 200 participants raise £3000! We are extremely proud to be able to host Bart's Bash at the Andrew Simpson Centres (ASC's). The ASC's are not-for-profit watersports centres run by our Andrew Simpson Foundation team. by The Bart's Bash Team Posted 3 Oct 10:10 BST Pwllheli Autumn Challenge Series Week 2 Pwllheli Autumn Challenge Series Week 2 Strong winds and lively seas for the fleet on Saturday The popular Pwllheli Autumn Challenge Series is well under way with the second weekend of four, held this weekend. With strong winds and lively seas it is easy to see why Pwllheli SC dominates the ISORA's club trophy, with the fleet eager to get sailing. by Vicky Cox Posted 3 Oct 08:45 BST Lepanto Formula Kite Europeans overall Lepanto Formula Kite Europeans overall Nolot & Maeder win in high-wind drama Lauriane Nolot (FRA) and Max Maeder (SGP) survived a dramatic day of strong winds to become the female and male winners of the 2022 Lepanto Formula Kite European Championships in Nafpaktos, Greece. by Andy Rice / IKA Posted 3 Oct 08:00 BST Illusion 2022-23 Winter Series starts Illusion 2022-23 Winter Series starts A cracking breeze on Saturday for the fleet So where an earth did the summer season go?! However it's great to see the Illusion's 2022-23 winter season starting. As it was the first weekend, there was no trophy to be won and many of top sailors are still involved elsewhere. by Mike Samuelson Posted 3 Oct 07:38 BST M32 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal preview M32 Worlds at Cascais, Portugal preview The fleet is getting together for the final event of the season The M32 fleet is getting together for the final and major event of the season. The World Championship, this year in Cascais, Portugal. by M32 Class Posted 3 Oct 00:21 BST Hadron H2 Inlands at Notts County Hadron H2 Inlands at Notts County Richard Le Mare wins in his sparkly new boat Richard Le Mare, sailing his new sparkly purple H2, is the new Inland Champion after winning all 3 races in the one day event. He didn't have it all his own way, though, as Tim Garvin chased him all the way in each race. by Keith Callaghan Posted 2 Oct 20:09 BST Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Act 2 underway Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Act 2 underway A festival beyond compare For this second Sunday of Les Voiles, the port of Saint Tropez was the theatre for a very special extravaganza of sail. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 2 Oct 19:52 BST Quick drying, technical mid jacket Quick drying, technical mid jacket Henri-Lloyd's most technical, high performing fleeces to date Made from a 100% Recycled Polyester, sourced from highly renowned Italian fabric mill, Pontetoro in Italy, these are Henri-Lloyd's most technical, high performing fleeces to date. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 2 Oct 13:28 BST GP14 Victor Trophy at Welsh Harp GP14 Victor Trophy at Welsh Harp A warm October day in London 18 boats competed for the Victor Trophy 2022 in the October sun with typical warm Welsh Harp hospitality; both the top position and the eighth spot were a close call. by Adeel Khan & Maurice Cleal Posted 2 Oct 13:25 BST HP Trophy at Emsworth Radio Sailing HP Trophy at Emsworth Radio Sailing 20 competitors were welcomed at the Emsworth Mill Pond 20 competitors were welcomed at the Emsworth Mill Pond for the first running of the HP trophy sponsored by Rooster Sailing. Amongst the visitors the home team welcomed Derek Priestley, the MYA President, who had travelled from Fleetwood for the day. by Jonathan Clark Posted 2 Oct 13:18 BST NSSA Summer 2022 activities NSSA Summer 2022 activities Bouncing back from a tricky and uncertain couple of years We have enjoyed a great summer of events bouncing back from a tricky and uncertain couple of years where many events were cancelled due to Covid. by Jon Leeding Posted 2 Oct 11:33 BST Royal Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino overall Royal Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino overall Quantum Racing are crowned Royal Cup champions in Scarlino, Italy Doug DeVos' Quantum Racing won the Roy/lmk al Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino title today in Tuscany, Italy, their third regatta triumph of the five event 2022 52 SUPER SERIES season. by 52 Super Series Posted 1 Oct 22:28 BST Dazzling Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Act 1 finale Dazzling Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Act 1 finale Trophies and rewards for the Classic stars Thousands of square metres of sails have been lowered in a joyous din this Saturday evening after a truly amazing finale to part one of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2022. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 1 Oct 21:10 BST Bo Petersen wins OK Dinghy European title Bo Petersen wins OK Dinghy European title After dramatic final day in Bandol Bo Petersen has won his third OK Dinghy European Championship at Société Nautique de Bandol, France, after one final race was sailed on Saturday in Bandol. Stefan de Vries takes the silver while race winner Valerian Lebrun takes the bronze. by Robert Deaves Posted 1 Oct 18:34 BST Dark 'N' Stormy set to head to ASW 2023 Dark 'N' Stormy set to head to ASW 2023 Finale of Antigua Sailing Week's series of invitational regattas came to a spectacular conclusion The finale of Antigua Sailing Weeks series of invitational regattas came to a spectacular conclusion at The Royal Southern Yacht Club with the Land Union September Regatta on 24-25 September. by Antigua Sailing Week Posted 1 Oct 16:31 BST RWYC Allspars Final Fling preview RWYC Allspars Final Fling preview Set for 15th & 16th October on Plymouth Sound On the weekend of the 15th and 16th October, The Royal Western Yacht Club Of England hosts the fourth year of the Allspars Final Fling Dinghy Regatta. by Adrian Gray Posted 1 Oct 15:27 BST Phantom HD Sails/ Ceildeh Midlands Series 2022 Phantom HD Sails/ Ceildeh Midlands Series 2022 Final two events at Chase and Burton in October The Phantom Midlands Traveller Series, having had a short break over the summer months, concludes in October with its final two events at Chase Sailing Club and Burton Sailing Club. by Mike Webster Posted 1 Oct 13:45 BST Sardinia Grand Slam ready for the Worlds challenge Sardinia Grand Slam ready for the Worlds challenge 156 athletes from 5 continents and 45 countries will be taking part Next October 8th to 16th the traditional sailing event in Cagliari will assign the titles of the Formula Kite World Championship, the "Olympic board" expected to debut in Paris 2024. by Sardinia Grand Slam Posted 1 Oct 10:46 BST A busy week getting Horonuku to the Lake A busy week getting Horonuku to the Lake It has been a week like no other so far in the wind powered land speed world record campaign It has been a week like no other so far in the wind powered land speed world record campaign, with Horonuku finally reaching its destination at Lake Gairdner in South Australia. When Glenn Ashby said last week “Lets get ready to go” he meant it. by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 1 Oct 08:26 BST Once upon a time in Saint Tropez... Once upon a time in Saint Tropez... Classes, Modern and Classic alike racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez It was amidst a soundtrack comprising hand canons on the large schooners, sea shanties from the schooner Naema and the drone of bagpipes from the top spreader of the gaff schooner Elena, that sailors returned to port this evening. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 30 Sep 20:52 BST 29er EuroCup Hungary at Lake Balaton 29er EuroCup Hungary at Lake Balaton Challenging conditions for the 37 boats from 5 nations 74 competitors on 37 boats from five nations sailed the Rooster 29er Euro Cup and National Championships. The first three days started with a postponement, but racing took place on all but one day thanks to the patient work of the race committee. by International 29er Class Posted 30 Sep 20:39 BST Epic third day at OK Dinghy Europeans Epic third day at OK Dinghy Europeans Bo Petersen takes the lead in Bandol Bo Petersen, from Denmark, has taken the lead at the OK Dinghy Europeans at Société Nautique de Bandol, France, but sits on equal points with Stefan de Vries, from The Netherlands, while Britain's Nick Craig is up to third, just four points back. by Robert Deaves Posted 30 Sep 20:27 BST Royal Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino Day 4 Royal Cup 52 Super Series Scarlino Day 4 Sled leads into Saturday's Scarlino showdown by just one point Just one point separates Sled from second placed Quantum Racing going into Saturday's two scheduled races which will decide the winners of the Royal Cup, the top trophy for the fourth regatta of the 2022 52 SUPER SERIES season. by 52 Super Series Posted 30 Sep 20:18 BST Noble Marine Streaker Nationals at South Shields Noble Marine Streaker Nationals at South Shields From 5 knots with calm seas to 18 knots with "waves the size of houses" South Shields Sailing Club delivered a truly memorable 2022 Noble Marine Streaker National Championship event. Conditions over the three days ranged from 5 knots with calm seas to 18 knots with "waves the size of houses". by Neil Firth Posted 30 Sep 17:55 BST Supernova Inlands at Blithfield Supernova Inlands at Blithfield 54 entrants on the superb sailing waters of the largest reservoir in Staffordshire In a return to the superb sailing waters of the largest reservoir in Staffordshire, the 2022 Inland Championship, supported by Hartley Boats Chandlery and Craftinsure, saw 54 entrants hosted by Blithfield Sailing Club. by Alastair Reid Posted 30 Sep 13:39 BST The Ocean Race & Warner Bros. Discovery team up The Ocean Race & Warner Bros. Discovery team up Live race coverage and enhanced storytelling around the crews, destinations and the ocean Warner Bros. Discovery and The Ocean Race have agreed a long-term partnership that will extend the global race to Warner Bros. Discovery's audience around the world. by The Ocean Race Posted 30 Sep 13:28 BST Marine Resources latest jobs Marine Resources latest jobs And the latest Marine Industry Salary Survey 2022 Are you looking for a job that gives you a sense of purpose? Yes? Then you are one of the 65% of people looking for this since the pandemic. Did you know that 28.1% of the Salary Survey 2022 respondents said work culture was the most important? by Marine Resources Posted 30 Sep 12:00 BST The Globe 40 reaches Cape Leeuwin The Globe 40 reaches Cape Leeuwin The 2nd Cape in the Round the World trilogy Yesterday, the Dutch crew on SEC HAYAI, Frans Budel and Ysbrand Endt, passed the longitude of Cape Leewin in south-west Australia, a 3,580-mile (6,630 km) sea passage from Mauritius, which took them 16 days and 12 hours. by Sirius Events Posted 30 Sep 11:55 BST GP14s at Windermere GP14s at Windermere Bacon sandwiches eaten all morning whilst waiting for the wind With Bowness Bay looking like a mirror and the nearby fells covered in a heavy grey cloud, locals felt there was little prospect of any breeze filling in for the Royal Windermere Yacht Club's joint GP14 and Solo Open meeting. by Simon McVey Posted 30 Sep 11:09 BST Team Wildwind at the Hobie 16 Worlds Team Wildwind at the Hobie 16 Worlds Simon and Evie discuss how they experienced the event Two weeks before the 23rd Hobie 16 World championships in Spain, Simon Morgan, Wildwind's founder and crew Bryony Spieza (formerly Bennett Lloyd) had just finished in first place at the Carey Olsen regatta in Jersey. by Wildwind Posted 30 Sep 07:47 BST