Planning for a return to racing Planning for a return to racing Club Zone discusses how sailors can satisfy their competitive nature In this episode of Club Zone we are chatting to RYA Racing Services Manager Niall McLeod and RYA Keelboat Development Manager Jack Fenwick about some suggestions on how sailors, clubs & classes can satisfy their competitive nature by Tom Chamberlain Posted 28 May 19:30 BST Yes I, am the Great Contender Yes I, am the Great Contender David Henshall gets excited in an overgrown field One boat that is not so much of a barn find, but a 'back of the field' feature, is a Contender, which has lain undisturbed for enough years for the brambles to claim it as one of their own. Yet this is a class that surely is worthy of a second look. by David Henshall Posted 28 May 18:00 BST nke - Finding Their True Course nke - Finding Their True Course Upffront.com look at these high quality, precision navigation instruments nke is a specialist marine electronics manufacturer which has built a reputation, over 35 years, for high quality, precision navigation instruments for sailing yachts. Profiling companies like this is part of Upffront.com's raison d'être. by Aleix Escorsell Posted 28 May 17:00 BST IMOCA fleet gradually moving again IMOCA fleet gradually moving again Sailors and their teams are now busy catching up on lost time Just over a fortnight after the lockdown ended, the sailors and their teams are now busy catching up on lost time. Many IMOCAs have been relaunched after their winter refits, which took longer than planned. by IMOCA Globe Series Posted 28 May 16:07 BST smarttune Delivering Results smarttune Delivering Results Make your sails set the way your sail designer intended This is your season, your boat has the latest technology, new sails, and you have selected your crew. It's time to set the boat up and train to win. by Lou Johnson Posted 28 May 14:36 BST Shustoke Sailing Club back open for sailing Shustoke Sailing Club back open for sailing Event is first club race since lockdown Shustoke Sailing Club reopened last Sunday for sailing, after weeks of virtual eSailing. Indeed we finished our Covid-19 Challenge Cup using Virtual Regatta, which enabled members to meet weekly on Zoom and to race against each other virtually. by Tracie Padro Posted 28 May 14:33 BST B&G Virtual Invitational announced B&G Virtual Invitational announced Your chance to race against B&G Ambassadors and Partners in an eSailing event B&G, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, are pleased to announce their first virtual regatta, taking place on June 3rd at 3pm in partnership with YachtsandYachting.com. by Dulcie Allen, B&G Posted 28 May 12:12 BST Learn to tie the The Sheet Bend Learn to tie the The Sheet Bend The latest 'Knot on the Water' activity with Rob The latest #SailFromHome Kids Lockdown Activity as Rob teaches us to tie The Sheet Bend! by Tom Chamberlain Posted 28 May 11:20 BST New horizons for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race New horizons for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race The Notice of Race for the 2020 race has been released The Notice of Race for the 2020 Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 76th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, encouraging entrants in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's famous blue-ribbon event, has been released. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 28 May 08:36 BST The time to focus on the Ocean is now The time to focus on the Ocean is now Leading voices come together for The Ocean Race Summits #2 Leading voices come together for The Ocean Race Summits #2 - online - to say the solutions are there for meaningful change. Now is the time to make it happen. by The Ocean Race Posted 28 May 08:35 BST James Joseph Giltinan James Joseph Giltinan The man behind the name on the trophy Since January 1938, the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship has been regarded as the world championship for all 18 Footer Racing and the names on the James J Giltinan Trophy include some of the greatest sailors in the world. by Frank Quealey Posted 28 May 06:16 BST More Grip/Less Friction = Faster Dinghy Rope More Grip/Less Friction = Faster Dinghy Rope A special Zoom webinar co-hosted by Charlotte Dobson & Saskia Tidey David Mossman at Marlow Ropes invites you do a special Zoom webinar co-hosted by Charlotte Dobson & Saskia Tidey, the GBR 49er FX Team selected for the Tokyo 2020 Games. by David Mossman Posted 27 May 21:34 BST 2020 Gul UK Fireball Nationals cancelled 2020 Gul UK Fireball Nationals cancelled Too much uncertainty with only 8 weeks to go We're sorry to announce that WPNSA and the UKFA have decided that it will be unwise to proceed with this year's Nationals. With only 8 weeks to go there is still much uncertainty regarding the UK's exit from lockdown. by UKFA Posted 27 May 21:20 BST Lark eNational Championships Lark eNational Championships Restrictions haven't dampened the spirits or competitiveness of the fleet Following the success of the Lark e-Inlands earlier in May, the Larks descended onto their sofas, home offices and dining tables to take part in the 2020 Lark eNationals over the Bank Holiday weekend. by Dan Watson Posted 27 May 17:08 BST 39 Copa del Rey MAPFRE postponed to 2021 39 Copa del Rey MAPFRE postponed to 2021 "Health and safe well being responsibility" has remained the main focus of the Organizing Committee After 38 consecutive years holding one of the largest sailing competitions in the world, the postponement of the 39th edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE due to "health and safe well being responsibility" in 2020 will go down in history. by Alejandro Varela Posted 27 May 15:10 BST Team ROCKWOOL Racing to hit Danish waters Team ROCKWOOL Racing to hit Danish waters An action-packed summer of training, racing and record attempts ROCKWOOL announces a unique collaboration with the Denmark SailGP Team athletes, kicking off with an action-packed summer of training, racing and record attempts in preparation for SailGP Season 2 in April 2021. by Jonathan Turner Posted 27 May 14:34 BST SailGP and Oracle Winning Calls content series SailGP and Oracle Winning Calls content series Exploring the league's innovative use of data during the world's fastest sail racing Series features virtual race-viewing events with SailGP athletes to explore the league's innovative use of data during the world's fastest sail racing. by Sacha Kemp Posted 27 May 11:23 BST Finalists chosen from 2,932 competitors Finalists chosen from 2,932 competitors Live RYA eSailing Spring Club Championship final to be held on Saturday morning Since the RYA announced the launch of the RYA eSailing Spring Club Championship, thousands of club sailors have been taking their tactics and strategies onto the virtual waters in an attempt to represent their club in the national final. by Emma Slater Posted 27 May 11:11 BST Five tips to enjoy safe sailing Five tips to enjoy safe sailing Become a better sailor and learn all the tips and tricks from Jake Become a better sailor and learn all the tips and tricks from Jake including keeping your distance, wash your hands, avoid touching surfaces such as door handles and other people's trolley handles, be considerate and careful. by Tom Chamberlain Posted 27 May 10:17 BST All-star Rolex Sydney Hobart Podcast released All-star Rolex Sydney Hobart Podcast released Cruising Yacht Club of Australia released a podcast on its annual blue-ribbon race The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, the Organising Authority behind the Rolex Sydney Hobart, has released a podcast on its annual blue-ribbon race. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 27 May 06:57 BST RS Classes Strava Distance Challenge concludes RS Classes Strava Distance Challenge concludes 27,087km logged by RS classes, with the 200s winning overall Wow it is clear to see some people have become dedicated Strava users in the past week and have been putting some serious miles down on their bikes, boats or shoes. by Will Taylor Posted 26 May 16:05 BST TMS Two Minute Tuesdays Episode 9 TMS Two Minute Tuesdays Episode 9 Hamma wire has a longer working life and higher minimum break strength James is back and looking sharp after his lockdown haircut, with episode 9 of TMS Two Minute Tuesday looking at the best wire on the market: Hamma wire! by Technical Marine Supplies Posted 26 May 14:00 BST Notts County Virtual Spring Regatta Notts County Virtual Spring Regatta Special fleet for Rookies new to the online game Notts County Sailing Club have like many clubs been closed completely till recently, we are now open for casual sailing, so the annual Spring Regatta had to be cancelled. However the club organised a Virtual Regatta through VirtualRegatta.com by David Eberlin Posted 26 May 13:46 BST At-home tips, tricks, hacks and entertainment At-home tips, tricks, hacks and entertainment Top Rooster Reads in May 2020 Thank You Bruce Kirby, A Tuck Splice in Rooster's ‘Zero Pro Finish Dyneema®, The Windward – Leeward Follow on, Ronstan Orbit Lashing Blocks and Attachment Methods, Re-Cycle Hack – Using an Old Topper Boom and more! by Rooster Posted 26 May 09:00 BST Fernhurst Books' Sail to Win series Fernhurst Books' Sail to Win series Training to Win by Jon Emmett In this eighth instalment we return to multiple world champion and gold medal winning coach Jon Emmett, and this time it's his excellent book Training to Win which will give some ideas to sailors. by Jeremy Atkins Posted 26 May 06:31 BST Blind Sailing in Lockdown Blind Sailing in Lockdown What have we been up to... It was a great start to 2020, being back at South Cerney Sailing Club and joining in with winter racing in their Chill Dog Series. Our focus for winter training was time, time ashore, time to ask a question and time to think. by Lucy Hodges Posted 26 May 06:17 BST America's Cup: Te Aihe returns to a changed world America's Cup: Te Aihe returns to a changed world Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 arrives home in the dark after globe trotting for four months It is not so much a triumphant homecoming from Europe for the Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 ‘Te Aihe'- rather a low key but very welcome return in the dark hours of Tuesday morning after a global tour lasting four months by Emirates Team New Zealand Posted 26 May 03:50 BST Savouring being back out on the water Savouring being back out on the water But missing the karate sailing It seems I struck a chord when we published 'The great grass-roots revival?' a fortnight ago. Since then lockdown restrictions have been gradually eased in both Australia and England: we're allowed to go sailing! by Mark Jardine Posted 25 May 18:00 BST Happy Hour with Stretch & Stirfry - Abby Ehler Happy Hour with Stretch & Stirfry - Abby Ehler The boys chat with the three time Volvo Ocean Race veteran This week we talk to Abby Ehler. Three time Volvo Ocean Race veteran, a truly respected race boat captain and the driving force behind The Magenta Project, a fabulous initiative that develops opportunities for women in performance sailing. by Stretch & Stir Fry Posted 25 May 08:00 BST Adventures Weekly with John Bertrand AO Adventures Weekly with John Bertrand AO Chatting about the legendary Australia II win in his role as skipper What an amazing show with John Bertrand AO to chat about the legendary Australia II win in his role as skipper, the Olympics both in 1972 and then 1976 where he won bronze, his mentors, his teammates, his youth and the psychology of winning. by Nic Douglass Posted 24 May 19:17 BST Musto backpacks and bags for all occasions Musto backpacks and bags for all occasions Stylish yet practical. Sleek but roomy. Durable yet comfortable. Stylish yet practical. Sleek but roomy. Durable yet comfortable. This is the type of baggage you will be happy to carry around with you. by Musto Posted 24 May 17:00 BST RORC Time Over Distance - Sam Davies RORC Time Over Distance - Sam Davies Skipper of Team SCA in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race Sam Davies' first big adventure was as part of Tracy Edwards crew for the 1998 Jules Verne Record attempt. Ahead of the record, the catamaran Royal Sun Alliance was dismasted in the Southern Ocean. by RORC Posted 24 May 14:26 BST Planet Sail - Brest Atlantiques: The Full Story Planet Sail - Brest Atlantiques: The Full Story Four 100ft trimarans sailed by just two crew each around a 14,000mile figure of eight course Four 100ft trimarans sailed by just two crew each around a 14,000mile figure of eight course in the North and South Atlantic Oceans. Each boat regularly cruised at over 30 knots and hit top speeds well in excess of 40 knots. by Matt Sheahan Posted 24 May 13:45 BST The Rooster Passage Collection The Rooster Passage Collection Shake up your perception for your next coastal/offshore kit Shake up your perception for your next coastal/offshore kit and try something from Rooster. Every feature carefully constructed tested and re-examined. Made from 3-layer material with durable fully taped seams for maximum water and spray protection. by Rooster Posted 24 May 12:00 BST Transpac Tahiti Race on Virtual Regatta Transpac Tahiti Race on Virtual Regatta The dream of sailing to the South Seas will have to wait After having attracted a near-record turnout for the 2020 edition of the Transpacific YC's Transpac Tahiti Race, organizers had to finally succomb to pandemic restrictions and postpone this year's race to the future. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 23 May 19:24 BST The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 Official Film The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 Official Film The race starts from the first time in Alicante with 37,000 miles of hard-fought racing The 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race was won by Torben Grael and Ericsson 4 after 37,000 miles of hard-fought racing. Starting for the first time in Alicante, the new home of the race and finishing in Saint Petersburg, Russia. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 May 16:42 BST IM24CA postpones the Championship schedule IM24CA postpones the Championship schedule The schedule for 2021 will move to 2022 and so on The World Council of the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA), which consists of the National Class Association chairs and the IM24CA Executive Committee, voted to move the schedule of the title championship events out one year. by IM24CA Posted 23 May 14:09 BST Anglesey Offshore Dinghy Race 2020 cancelled Anglesey Offshore Dinghy Race 2020 cancelled Red Wharf Bay Sailing and Watersports Club still inaccessible Red Wharf Bay Sailing and Watersports Club regretfully advise of the decision to cancel the 2020 Anglesey Offshore Dinghy Race. by Steve Norris, AODR Race Manager Posted 23 May 10:36 BST Spend and Save up to 20% off Zhik Spend and Save up to 20% off Zhik This weekend at CoastWaterSports! 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Includes discounted items but discount taken from RRP. by Dave Stubbs Posted 23 May 07:02 BST 2020 Menai Straits Regattas cancelled 2020 Menai Straits Regattas cancelled Dates set for the 2021 event An executive decision has been made by the Menai Straits Regattas committee that this year's 2020 event has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. by Ian Scott Bradley, Menai Straits Regatta Secretary Posted 23 May 06:31 BST Melges IC37 Class Webinar Event 2 Melges IC37 Class Webinar Event 2 Virtual session will cover takedowns, leeward mark roundings, and tactics This complimentary live event will be moderated by Fisher and feature special guests, Charlie Smythe, David Dempsey, and Max Hutcheson from the Winter Series Champion, Pacific Yankee. by Melges Performance Sailboats Posted 22 May 21:08 BST Find your feet with the Musto footwear collection Find your feet with the Musto footwear collection These shoes are lightweight, durable and comfortable Musto footwear effortlessly balances comfort, style and performance. Engineered with precision using the latest cutting-edge technology, these shoes are lightweight, durable and provide you with the freedom and comfort needed to perform with confidence. by Musto Posted 22 May 17:00 BST West Lancs 24 Hour Race goes online for 2020 West Lancs 24 Hour Race goes online for 2020 The 54th edition was scheduled to take place on 19th & 20th September Hosts of the UK's No. 1 Endurance Dinghy event, West Lancashire Yacht Club, set to launch an eSailing alternative for the 24 Hour Race. by Mike Pickering Posted 22 May 13:00 BST Essentials to keeping your mast & rigging in shape Essentials to keeping your mast & rigging in shape Points of interest from professional riggers Allspars When a mast breaks, not only are the entire rig and the sails damaged, but also the hull. It is not uncommon for people to be hurt too. Keeping your rig in good condition is therefore essential. by Andy Postle, Allspars Posted 22 May 11:00 BST Learn to tie the Fisherman's Bend Learn to tie the Fisherman's Bend Kids Fun Lockdown Activity as part of #SailFromHome Hannah shows us how to tie the Fisherman's Bend, a knot useful for tying two ends of the same rope together, such as spinnaker sheets. by James Eaves, RYA Posted 22 May 10:10 BST B&G to partner with Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann B&G to partner with Team Malizia's Boris Herrmann Collaborating to promote innovation and sustainability around the world B&G, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, are pleased to announce their partnership with Team Malizia and Boris Herrmann. by Gemma Davies Posted 22 May 08:30 BST COVID-19 forces cancellation of ORC/IRC Worlds COVID-19 forces cancellation of ORC/IRC Worlds The impact of the coronavirus has been felt throughout the sporting world Despite a strong entry list from the United States and abroad, and the exhaustive efforts of the New York Yacht Club along with the governing bodies for the ORC and IRC rating rules, the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 ORC/IRC World Championship by ORC Media Posted 22 May 01:30 BST Planning to Safely Reopen Club Buildings Planning to Safely Reopen Club Buildings This week's Club Zone Development video This week's Club Zone Development is on the topic of 'Planning to Safely Reopen Club Buildings' and features two guests from Draycote Water Sailing Club discussing how they are implementing a plan at their club. by RYA Posted 21 May 21:20 BST