Hayling Island SC Whitsun Regatta day 1 Hayling Island SC Whitsun Regatta day 1 Includes Tasar National Championship and more Well the sun came out and shone and the wind blew on the record entry of 205 boats at the HISC Whitsun Regatta, sponsored by GJW Direct. There were 5 race courses and 60+ volunteers on the water supported by an expert team from Serve On. by Nikki Eaves Posted 25 May 21:07 BST 15% off Zhik this weekend with P&B 15% off Zhik this weekend with P&B Offers end Monday night It's the start of another Bank Holiday weekend and what better way to celebrate than with some new gear at great prices. Not only do you get an extra day to mess about on the water, but we're also giving you 15% off all of these Zhik products! by P&B Posted 25 May 20:00 BST Melges 20 World League Puntaldia day 2 Melges 20 World League Puntaldia day 2 No wind on day 1, but 3 races now run in Sardinia After the no race of yesterday set by the lack of wind, the second leg of the European Melges World League was launched today on the race course of Puntaldia, where three races were held in a South-Easterly breeze blowing at around 7 knots. by Melges World League Posted 25 May 19:27 BST Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week overall Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week overall Premium performers Platoon prevail at 2019's curtain raiser After a thrillingly close finish, Harm Müller-Spreer's Platoon crew clinched the first regatta title of the 2019 52 Super Series season, winning the Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week by one single point this afternoon. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 May 19:01 BST O'pen Skiff EuroChallenge day 1 O'pen Skiff EuroChallenge day 1 Sopot, Poland, hosts 55 youngsters Welcome back to the O'pen Skiff EuroChallenge 2019, the second of three rounds of the EuroChallenge. More fun and smiles, giving young sailors the chance to compete at high level on quality boats that make the playing field level for everyone. by Jeremy Boyce Posted 25 May 18:25 BST What's New From Rooster What's New From Rooster The most comfortable trapeze harness you've ever worn New Rooster Trapeze Harness: the most comfortable harness you've ever worn. New Pro Laced Ankle Strap Boot: ultimate support for hiking and trapezing. New Combi Glove: insulation of All Weather Neoprene Gloves, wind protection of Aquapro Gloves. by Rooster Sailing Posted 25 May 17:00 BST 44Cup returns to Rovinj 44Cup returns to Rovinj Nine boats have travelled 840km north up the Adriatic Having first raced off the picturesque, historic town of Rovinj in 2011 and then returned again in 2012 for the World Championship, many of the teams will have a good feel for what to expect. by Jessica Gray Posted 25 May 15:54 BST Helford River Children's Sailing Trust open day Helford River Children's Sailing Trust open day Over 600 visit Lizard Peninsula for sailing and more Crowds numbering more than 600 flocked to an open day at Trevassack Lake on the Lizard Peninsula on Sunday (19 May) to see the site of the HRCST's new state-of-the-art inclusive watersports centre. by Andrea Oakes Posted 25 May 14:26 BST 2020 Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2020 Superyacht Challenge Antigua Record entry expected for 10th anniversary edition A record entry for the 10th birthday party of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua is expected with 15 superyachts expressing their interest, including five J Class yachts. by Louay Habib Posted 25 May 13:38 BST Eurosaf Club Sailing Europeans day 3 Eurosaf Club Sailing Europeans day 3 More shift winds than any other day Lake Maggiore is showing its muscles. More shift winds than any other day. by EUROSAF Club Sailing European Championship Posted 25 May 13:07 BST Ladycat's final appearance in Bol d'Or Mirabaud Ladycat's final appearance in Bol d'Or Mirabaud Yann Guichard will take over from Dona Bertarelli After 13 years navigating the fickle waters of Lake Geneva, Dona Bertarelli's catamaran will set sail for the last time at this legendary Swiss event, with the colours of Ladycat powered by Spindrift racing. It will be replaced by the TF35 in 2020. by Spindrift racing Posted 25 May 11:58 BST Medemblik Regatta Nautical Festival day 4 Medemblik Regatta Nautical Festival day 4 Exciting racing for Musto Skiffs and 49ers Saturday May 25th, the medal races will be sailed at the Medemblik Regatta. In the RS:X Men Kiran Badloe (NED) is already secured of a gold medal. For the RS:X women the battle for the top spot is on between Dutch Lilian de Geus and Polish Zofia Noceti by Medemblik Regatta Posted 25 May 11:05 BST Eric Monnin to compete in Match Race Germany Eric Monnin to compete in Match Race Germany Event 3 of Match Race Super League expects around 30,000 spectators The organizers of Match Center Germany celebrate Germany's most famous Grand Prix over Pentecost as a large sailing festival and spectator attraction in Langenargen with with a lot of anticipation for spectacular sailing sports on Lake Constance. by Match Race Germany Posted 25 May 10:35 BST Laser Europeans at Porto day 5 Laser Europeans at Porto day 5 Penultimate day in Portugal Early on, the 323 sailors, representing 55 countries, left the port of refuge in Afurada to face northwest winds and waves, on the Atlantic front of Porto. by Teresa Marques Posted 25 May 09:42 BST Supernovas at Scammonden Water Supernovas at Scammonden Water Breeze arrives for the final race The forecast for the day was for light but strengthening shifty breeze and this indeed transpired to be the case. by Derrick Jackson Posted 25 May 09:30 BST Connecting Baltic Rim countries through sailing Connecting Baltic Rim countries through sailing The Nord Stream Race rauns from 23rd June to 5th July The Nord Stream Race will take place from June 23rd to July 5th. Five sailing clubs representing five countries will participate in the 1,000-mile race from Kiel to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki until they reach their destination in St. Petersburg. by Nord Stream Race Posted 25 May 09:01 BST Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 4 Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 4 Quantum Racing lead into final day From a long day that finally yielded just one race, Quantum Racing emerged with an increased lead at the top of the leaderboard of the Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 May 08:24 BST Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 3 Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 3 Carl Buchan leads at Day 3 One piece of advice that sailors can typically agree on is the more time spent on the water, the better you'll do. While that may be true for the majority of sailors, Carl Buchan has been proving so far at the Star Western Hemisphere Championship by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 25 May 07:31 BST GC32 Villasimius Cup day 2 GC32 Villasimius Cup day 2 GC32 leader tie as Villasimius turns up the volume While windy Thursday was in fact windless, on what the forecasters were predicting would be windless Friday Villasimius switched on its wind machine, allowing the full schedule of five races to be held and tired crew to come ashore by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 25 May 07:03 BST RS400 Southern Tour at Warsash RS400 Southern Tour at Warsash Off to a lazy start with barely a whisper of wind The RS400 Rooster Southern tour at Warsash got off to a lazy start. With barely a whisper of wind racing was postponed for an hour to allow the tide to change and something to stir up in the Solent. by Sean Cleary Posted 25 May 06:31 BST 2019 Cetilar M32 European Series Pisa day 1 2019 Cetilar M32 European Series Pisa day 1 GAC Pindar faces French threat on light opening day The opening day of the Cetilar M32 European Series in Pisa, Italy could hardly have been trickier as a gentle 4-7 knot sea breeze wafted across the course. by M32 Series Posted 25 May 00:50 BST Normandy Channel Race day 6 Normandy Channel Race day 6 The unbearable sprint finish The competitors are on the home straight. With all the Class40s now sailing in the English Channel bound for Ouistreham via the Cotentin Peninsula, it is impossible to announce the future champion of this anniversary edition. by Sirius Events Posted 24 May 17:27 BST Click&Boat opens a new office in Marseille Click&Boat opens a new office in Marseille On the back of rapid expansion in the rest of Europe Setting up an outpost in South France comes on the back of rapid expansion in the rest of Europe and will help the Paris-based company sustain its solid growth rates in terms of bookings and listings. 50 new employees will be hired. by Click&Boat Posted 24 May 17:00 BST DF95 Nationals at Eastbourne DF95 Nationals at Eastbourne A bumper entry of 60 boats representing six nations With a bumper entry of 60 boats there were several key points for this weekend, be there in plenty of time for breakfast otherwise the amazing catering ladies will run out of eggs and the other thing is you'll need a comfy chair. by Tim Long Posted 24 May 16:08 BST Supernovas at Bolton Supernovas at Bolton Noble Marine Travellers' Series event The forecast wasn't looking brilliant for the 2019 Supernova Open held on 18th May at Bolton Sailing Club, but nonetheless 21 enthusiastic sailors turned up to the club to have some exciting and close racing in whatever conditions that would follow. by Alex H. Collins Posted 24 May 16:03 BST Midland sailors invited to celebration event Midland sailors invited to celebration event At Draycote Water on Saturday 22nd June It's only one month to go till the Midlands Champion Race at Draycote Water Sailing Club and we are calling on sailors from all over the region to come and help us celebrate the club's 50th anniversary in style. by Ian Macwhinnie Posted 24 May 15:58 BST Eurosaf Club Sailing Europeans day 2 Eurosaf Club Sailing Europeans day 2 Wind, sun and great sailing on Lake Maggiore The thermal wind brought the sailors to the starting line on time. 12 races were conducted until late in the afternoon. by EUROSAF Club Sailing European Championship Posted 24 May 15:20 BST Anna and Ian join line-up for Midsummer Match Cup Anna and Ian join line-up for Midsummer Match Cup Williams and Östling: a part of elite match racing for over a decade Anna Östling is one of the biggest names in Swedish sailing and has led her team to two Women's World Championship victories, 2014 and in 2016. This year her team Team Anna has a chance at going for the hat-trick. by Fabian Bengtsson Posted 24 May 14:49 BST Classics class announced for Rolex Big Boat Series Classics class announced for Rolex Big Boat Series The July 31 deadline to enter is fast approaching The July 31 deadline to enter Rolex Big Boat Series is fast approaching, and a whole new class of boat is now invited to attend. The crown jewel of St. Francis Yacht Club's racing calendar since its inaugural 1964 event. by St. Francis Yacht Club Posted 24 May 13:33 BST Musto appoints Mallory Group Musto appoints Mallory Group On international PR brief Global performance apparel brand Musto has appointed London-based Mallory Group for an international PR brief following a competitive pitch. by Emily Caroe Posted 24 May 11:44 BST National 12 vintage/open racing at Trent Valley National 12 vintage/open racing at Trent Valley Pursuit handicaps: a black art fuelled by tea and cake Saturday 18th May was the Derwent Handicap for vintage N12s and Sunday 19th May was the Vintage Championships and Midland Area N12 Open Meeting combined; all events were kindly hosted by Trent Valley Sailing Club. by Dave Peacock Posted 24 May 11:08 BST Lymington XOD Wednesday Series race 4 Lymington XOD Wednesday Series race 4 In such sublime conditions it was unsurprising that 20 boats attended The Wednesday afternoon XOD race was sailed in the most beautiful weather with a 10/11 knot breeze. In such sublime conditions it was unsurprising that an impressive fleet of twenty starters came to the line. by John Olliff-Cooper Posted 24 May 10:19 BST HD Sails Scottish Solo Championships at Largo Bay HD Sails Scottish Solo Championships at Largo Bay Congestion at the pin resembled Cairo in rush hour Everyone that arrived on a dreich Saturday morning for the 2019 HD Sails Scottish Solo Champs was greeted with the familiar refrain "Och, you should have been here yesterday, it was a braw day!" by Paul McCombie Posted 24 May 10:05 BST Laser Europeans at Porto day 4 Laser Europeans at Porto day 4 Burton remains top of the open rankings After eight races completed, Australian Olympic champion Tom Burton remains in first place in the Laser Standard category, followed by British and best European Lorenzo Chiavarini. by Teresa Marques Posted 24 May 09:35 BST New in Genoa Sail Furling New in Genoa Sail Furling Facnor LS/LX/RX available at upffront.com We've said it before, and we'll say it again: here at Upffront we are passionate about lighter, faster and safer sailing. As a result, we are constantly searching for performance orientated solutions that will optimise sailing for all. by Kerri Robson Posted 24 May 09:00 BST RS Aeros at Orthodocks YC Prague Regatta RS Aeros at Orthodocks YC Prague Regatta Along with RS Teras and RS Vareos in the Czech Republic The venue is famous more for its beautiful views of Prague than perfect conditions for racing! They took care of us even on the shore outside the racing time with snacks and the wonderful grill. by Czech RS Aero Class Association Posted 24 May 08:01 BST Medemblik Regatta Nautical Festival day 3 Medemblik Regatta Nautical Festival day 3 Olympic future of windfoil surfing tested at the Medemblik Regatta The third day of the Medemblik Regatta had all the ingredients for a happy day of sailing. Nice wind conditions, lots of sun and exciting racing. A perfect day to start two new classes at the regatta by Medemblik Regatta Posted 24 May 07:38 BST Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 2 Star Western Hemisphere Championship day 2 A slow start in San Diego It's been a slow start for the Star Western Hemisphere Championship as unfavorable conditions swept through San Diego yesterday, postponing the start of the regatta due to high wind and seas. by San Diego Yacht Club Posted 24 May 05:19 BST Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 3 Menorca 52 Super Series Sailing Week day 3 A tight fit at the top: one point separates top three On an uncompromising, very much one-sided race course off Mahón, Quantum Racing proved the top scoring boat at the Menorca 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week to take the overall lead at the first circuit regatta of 2019 by one single point. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 May 22:38 BST Normandy Channel Race day 5 Normandy Channel Race day 5 The god of the winds, Aeolus, has made his big comeback There is absolutely no comparison between today's conditions out on the racetrack in the Normandy Channel Race and those of yesterday. Aeolus has made his big comeback, dishing out a 6/8-knot W'ly wind across the northern sector of the Celtic Sea. by Sirius Events Posted 23 May 22:04 BST GC32 Villasimius Cup day 1 GC32 Villasimius Cup day 1 First win to Ben Ainslie and his INEOS Rebels UK team The opening day of the GC32 Villasimius Cup, the first event on the 2019 GC32 Racing Tour saw a stiff southwesterly buffeting the ten GC32 catamarans while moored in the Marina di Villasimus as their crews prepared for the season's first encounter. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 23 May 21:22 BST Laser Masters Qualifier at Pevensey Bay Laser Masters Qualifier at Pevensey Bay Downs and Ups The omens weren't good for the Laser Masters Qualifier at Pevensey Bay Sailing Club. All the forecasts predicted a very light 3 or 4 knots easterly but the competitors arrived to a good 6 to 8 knots and the 50 helms entered were eager to start racing. by Guy Noble Posted 23 May 19:50 BST Maxi Edmond de Rothschild returns to the ocean Maxi Edmond de Rothschild returns to the ocean Time to take the plunge at her Lorient base There is no doubt that the large offshore multihull season is up and running! Following on from Actual Leader last week, Macif yesterday, today was the turn for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild to return to the ocean this at her Lorient base. by Gitana Posted 23 May 19:40 BST RS Aero Gulf Coast Championships RS Aero Gulf Coast Championships Great conditions for the 7 rig Saturday's racing showed who was in hiking shape as four great races were held in 15kn gusting to well over 20kn at times – great conditions for the RS Aero 7 rig to revel in! by Ash Beatty Posted 23 May 17:47 BST P&B Solo Vintage Championship P&B Solo Vintage Championship Sail numbers from the past triggered pleasant memories of old friends Seven visitors joined the strong home fleet of vintage Solos to contest the Vintage Championship at Leigh-on-Sea on the east coast. This picturesque venue is a little bit of a hidden gem with quaint little bars, cafes and a little sandy beach. by Will Loy Posted 23 May 17:28 BST Tell your friends to try sailing this May Tell your friends to try sailing this May Push the Boat Out final weekend With more than 50 PTBO open days offering free or low cost opportunities to try sailing or windsurfing this weekend, why not make the most of the Spring bank holiday and 'have a go'? by Becky Gilbert-Wood Posted 23 May 16:00 BST Monofoil Gonet kicks off 2019 sailing season Monofoil Gonet kicks off 2019 sailing season The crew is looking forward to putting the boat through its paces Lessons learned during the Gonet Monofoil's maiden season have been applied during a winter refit that saw the team increase the foils by 20% and reduce the weight of the foiling machine. by Monofoil Gonet Posted 23 May 15:06 BST 140 yachts for the RORC Myth of Malham Race 140 yachts for the RORC Myth of Malham Race A notable entry is the 53ft ketch Gipsy Moth IV This bank holiday weekend, 140 yachts, with over 900 crew from all over the world, will be competing in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Myth of Malham Race. by Louay Habib Posted 23 May 13:40 BST