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In the blog: Five best ways to start sailing on a shoestring. by Rooster Posted 29 May 09:00 BST 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico overa 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico overa Jean-Baptiste Bernaz from France is crowned champion The first race of the day brought a little drama when the event leader Jean-Baptiste Bernaz (FRA) got a Black flag, and Pavlos Kontides (CYP) finished fifth, which lifted him to a second overall place, with just 12 points behind Jean-Baptiste. by ILCA Posted 29 May 06:42 BST Ireland's Tom Dolan 7th in the Allmer Le Havre Cup Ireland's Tom Dolan 7th in the Allmer Le Havre Cup The second event of the French Elite Solo Offshore Championship Ireland's solo skipper of Smurfit Kappa Kingspan finished in a very creditable seventh place overall today in the second event of the French Elite Solo Offshore Championship by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 29 May 00:56 BST Paddle, sail, surf or foil in Vaikobi footwear Paddle, sail, surf or foil in Vaikobi footwear Grip to your boat, board, straps or ski Whether you paddle, sail, surf or foil - get a grip in a pair of Vaikobi boots or neoprene socks! by Vaikobi Posted 28 May 20:10 BST 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week overall 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week overall Quantum Racing take first event of the 2022 series American owner-driver Doug DeVos steered Quantum Racing to overall victory at the ABANCA 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week lifting the first regatta title of the five which comprise the tenth anniversary season of the circuit. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 May 20:06 BST 2022 GC32 Riva Cup Day 3 2022 GC32 Riva Cup Day 3 Alinghi Red Bull Racing – SUI 8 horizon job The penultimate day of the GC32 Riva Cup, the opening event of the 2022 GC32 Racing Tour was a long one with an 0600 alarm for an 0800 start to make the most of Garda's Pelèr wind. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 28 May 20:01 BST Streaker Paddle Series update Streaker Paddle Series update P&B Northern, and the North Sails Southern, series are under way The Streaker class's two major travellers series, the P&B Northern Paddle and the North Sails Southern Paddle series, are now well under way. by Veronica Falat Posted 28 May 19:08 BST Musto announces new partnership Musto announces new partnership With the Royal Dutch Watersports Association Musto today announced a new partnership with the Royal Dutch Watersports Association as Official Clothing Supplier. The performance clothing brand will kit out the national sailing team, officials and members for the next three years. by Musto Posted 28 May 17:00 BST 2022 edition of Finn World Masters Magazine 2022 edition of Finn World Masters Magazine Out now, just a few weeks before the 2022 Finn World Masters in Helsinki The 2022 edition of the Finn Masters Magazine has been published, featuring David Terol, from Spain, launching off a wave during the ludicrously finntastic 2021 Finn World Masters at Los Alcázares, on the Mar Menor. by Robert Deaves Posted 28 May 16:11 BST Thames Sailing Barge Trust crowdfunding appeal Thames Sailing Barge Trust crowdfunding appeal To help sailing barge Pudge complete her refit in time for her centenary The Thames Sailing Barge Trust based in Maldon, Essex has launched a crowdfunding appeal to help sailing barge Pudge complete her accommodation refit in time for her centenary. by Thames Sailing Barge Trust Posted 28 May 15:15 BST Barton Marine Hints and Tips Barton Marine Hints and Tips Regular deck hardware maintenance saves money We stand with you as the cost of everyday essentials skyrockets and so want to try and help keep you on the water. Well maintained equipment will offer years of service in the marine environment, so it is not always necessary to replace parts. by Barton Marine Posted 28 May 09:00 BST 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 5 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 5 Lighter and shiftier winds in Riviera Nayarit for the fleet to contend with The fleet was greeted with lighter and shiftier winds as they arrived in the starting area for race 9 at the ILCA 7 Men's World Championship in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The race committee had to postpone the start several times to adjust to the breeze. by ILCA Posted 28 May 08:33 BST 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 4 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 4 Pre-race prep pays winning dividend for Quantum Racing Quantum Racing took another step closer to their first 52 Super Series regatta win since July 2019 when they won the only race sailed today at the ABANCA 52 Super Series Baiona Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 28 May 01:35 BST Entries open for Transpac 2023 Entries open for Transpac 2023 First entry is Fast Exit II for the Los Angeles to Honolulu race The Transpacific Yacht Club is pleased to announce that the entry process is now open for the 2023 edition of the Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpacific Yacht Race. by Transpacific Yacht Club Posted 27 May 21:35 BST 11th Hour Racing Team sets sail for Newport 11th Hour Racing Team sets sail for Newport Skipper Charlie Enright joined by newcomer to the team Francesca Clapcich Professional offshore sailing outfit, 11th Hour Racing Team, has set off for its first major ocean crossing in its new IMOCA race boat - Malama. by 11th Hour Racing Team Posted 27 May 21:22 BST Musto Skiff Northern Series at Largs Musto Skiff Northern Series at Largs Hilton topples the 'King of Largs' Largs' annual One Design Regatta Weekend included the Musto Skiffs for the fourth event of the hugely competitive Scottish & Northern Skiff Tour. The eight boat Musto fleet had a smaller than expected turnout, with many regulars being tied up elsewhere. by Euan Hurter Posted 27 May 20:54 BST Mark Sinclair back to les Sables d'Olonne Mark Sinclair back to les Sables d'Olonne Ending a 174-day solitary voyage at sea At 1406hrs today, Friday the 27th, Captain Coconut Mark Sincliar (Australia) crossed the famous Nouch Sud cardinal buoy off Les Sables d'Olonne, France, ending a 174-day solitary voyage at sea. by Don McIntyre Posted 27 May 20:30 BST 2022 GC32 Riva Cup Day 2 2022 GC32 Riva Cup Day 2 America's Cup versus SailGP fight Owner-driver teams once again did well on day two of the GC32 Riva Cup, but it was Alinghi Red Bull Racing - SUI 8 and the Team Rockwool Racing team that spent the day at each other's throats. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 27 May 19:51 BST WASZP European Games heading to France WASZP European Games heading to France 150 boats expected at Quiberon in July 2023 The WASZP European Games will head to Baie de Quiberon from 17-23 July 2023 for the class's first major international championship in France. by WASZP Class Posted 27 May 19:31 BST RS200 SW Ugly Tour round 3 at St. Mawes RS200 SW Ugly Tour round 3 at St. Mawes Glorious sunshine and a nice steady sea breeze much to the relief of the RO Sixteen RS200s made their way to St Mawes for the third round of the South West "Ugly" Tour sponsored by West Country Boat Repairs. Merrick and Victoria, winners of the first event of the tour came up against locals, and the winners of the second event. by Henry Hallam Posted 27 May 18:04 BST Simrad Tillerpilot reviewed Simrad Tillerpilot reviewed A cost effective extra pair of hands For shorthanded sailors, a good autohelm is like having an extra pair of hands on deck. But the cost of a full-blown system can be prohibitive for many smaller boats. A tiller pilot offers a cost-effective solution for boats up to 37ft in length. by Naomi Copperweight Posted 27 May 17:00 BST Rooster RS Tera Start of Season Championships Rooster RS Tera Start of Season Championships A volunteer army from Burton looked after sailors and families The UK RS Tera National circuit kicked off in style at the Start of Seasons Championship at Burton Sailing Club. A volunteer army from the host club looked after sailors and families all weekend with the Sea Cadets lending a hand to help unload boats. by Simon Lomas-Clarke Posted 27 May 16:54 BST Fireball 60th Anniversary Open at HISC in July Fireball 60th Anniversary Open at HISC in July A three-day celebration to mark the diamond anniversary of the class For many sailors the Fireball has been an ever-present during their years on the water and it is, perhaps, a little disconcerting for some to reflect on the fact that the class will be 60 years old this year. Tempus fugit! by Chris Turner Posted 27 May 16:03 BST GKA Big Air World Championships Rider List GKA Big Air World Championships Rider List 60+ riders will compete across twin-tip, strapless and hydrofoil The final line up of riders has been announced for the GKA Big Air World Championships! Riders have qualified to compete across four disciplines: twin-tip / strapless / hydrofoil. by Sensi Graves Posted 27 May 15:21 BST Sovereign's Cup 2023 Regatta Director appointed Sovereign's Cup 2023 Regatta Director appointed The club is very much looking forward to returning to pre-Covid entrant numbers Kinsale Yacht Club is delighted to announce Vice Commodore Anthony Scannell as the Regatta Director for the 2023 Sovereign's Cup. by Michele Kennelly Posted 27 May 15:08 BST Fleet entries for Falmouth Classics Fleet entries for Falmouth Classics Cornish Maritime Trust are entering all four of their boats for the first time The Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management Falmouth Classics, which takes place from the 17th - 19th has been delighted to receive entries from the Cornish Maritime Trust who are entering all four of their boats for the first time. by Don Garman Posted 27 May 14:57 BST Round the Island and the Need for Speed Round the Island and the Need for Speed Pegasus of Northumberland has entered the race Pegasus of Northumberland has entered the Round the Island Race as part of their programme to compete in significant competitions, raise awareness of Parkinson's and to highlight the positive impact sailing can have on Parkinson's sufferers. by Jo Bowden Posted 27 May 13:56 BST ETNZ Project Speed: Glenn's Diary Week 2 - Cut! ETNZ Project Speed: Glenn's Diary Week 2 - Cut! We are going to shorten the craft up and change the distance between the rear wheels and the centre Emirates Team NZ and the Project Speed team have been making the most of their testing at the Whenuapai base this past week in a range of weather which Glenn Ashby and the team have utilised to continue their sharp learning curve on ‘Horonuku' by Glenn Ashby, Emirates Team NZ Posted 27 May 12:20 BST Sign up today for Bart's Bash 2022 Sign up today for Bart's Bash 2022 Help Us To Spread The Word! Sign up today for our flagship fundraising event, connecting sailing communities all over the world in our annual participation campaign. by The Bart's Bash team Posted 27 May 12:00 BST New Galway Stopover sponsor for RB&I 2022 New Galway Stopover sponsor for RB&I 2022 Genesys is a global cloud leader in customer experience orchestration The Royal Western Yacht Club is very pleased to announce that Galway local employer 'Genesys' is confirmed as the principal sponsor to this year's doublehanded and fully crewed RB&I Galway stopover. by Adrian Gray Posted 27 May 11:32 BST Golden Globe 2018 - one last finisher 3 years late Golden Globe 2018 - one last finisher 3 years late Captain Coconut should enter the Les Sables d'Olonne River around 1500hrs Captain Coconut should cross the finish line 27th May at 1430 hrs French time (1230hrs UTC) completing his GGR 28,000 mile solo circumnavigation. He will enter the Les Sables d'Olonne River at 1500hrs and arrive at the Vendee Pontoon at 1530hrs. by Don McIntyre Posted 27 May 11:08 BST Cowes Week 2022 plans taking shape Cowes Week 2022 plans taking shape Nearly 300 boats have already entered As the sailing season kicks into gear, plans for Cowes Week are rapidly coming together. Nearly 300 boats have already entered, and we are on track for the biggest entry for some years. by Cowes Week Ltd Posted 27 May 10:31 BST RS400 Northern Tour at Filey RS400 Northern Tour at Filey Racing in the sailing club's annual regatta Filey Sailing Club hosted the third leg of the RS400 Northern Tour over the weekend of 21-22 May 2022 as part of the sailing club's annual regatta. by Barrie Thornton Posted 27 May 09:54 BST 2022 Thomson NI GP14 Ulster Championship 2022 Thomson NI GP14 Ulster Championship A fleet of 26 boats race at Lough Foyle Yacht Club A fleet of 26 boats arrived to a very warm and highly organised welcome, at the extraordinary Lough Foyle Yacht Club, a place that proves it is people that make a club and a successful event. by Ross Gingles Posted 27 May 09:21 BST Harken joins a great team of sponsors Harken joins a great team of sponsors For the UKLA ILCA 2022 Nationals at Hayling Island Harken are back supporting the class and getting involved with the resurgent interest in racing this great dinghy. Over 250 ILCA's took part in the 2021 Nationals and this year promises to be just as successful with 170 already entered. by UKLA Posted 27 May 08:30 BST International 14s at the Weymouth Skiff Open International 14s at the Weymouth Skiff Open A great opportunity for the 14 to show what it could do Ten International Fourteens travelled to Portland for the 2022 Skiff Open. The two-day event joined together Musto Skiffs, B14's, Cherubs and I14's, providing a great opportunity for the 14 to show what it could do. by Ed FitzGerald Posted 27 May 05:17 BST 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 4 2022 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds at Vallarta, Mexico day 4 First two final series races completed in lighter winds Two races were completed today at the ILCA 7 Men's World Championship in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The thermal breeze on Banderas Bay continues to arrive in time for racing each day. by ILCA Posted 27 May 04:40 BST Clipper Race 11 results are in Clipper Race 11 results are in The Seattle Pacific Challenge has been an exceptionally close contest Race 11 has been an exceptionally close contest, with a nail biting wait over the past few days for the final results. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 27 May 03:26 BST Free hooded towel with a Zhik Skiff Suit! Free hooded towel with a Zhik Skiff Suit! Wear the best, like the best Purchase a Zhik Skiff Suit and get a free hooded towel. by Zhik Posted 26 May 22:00 BST 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 3 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week Day 3 Quantum Racing take charge in Baiona Lighter winds prevailed on Galicia's beautiful Ria de Vigo as the third day of racing at the ABANCA 52 SUPER SERIES Baiona Sailing Week produced two different race winners and saw Quantum Racing step clear at the top of the leaderboard. by 52 Super Series Posted 26 May 20:38 BST 2022 GC32 Riva Cup Day 1 2022 GC32 Riva Cup Day 1 Tentative early lead for Zoulou Lake Garda was playing awkward for today's opening rounds of the GC32 Riva Cup, first event of the 2022 GC32 Racing Tour. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 26 May 20:24 BST Ocean Race aims for equal number of men and women Ocean Race aims for equal number of men and women The ambitious 2030 target is part of a new collaboration called Horizon The ambitious target is part of Horizon, a new collaboration with The Magenta Project, World Sailing Trust and PA Consulting, dedicated to increasing the number of women in professional sailing. by The Ocean Race Posted 26 May 20:12 BST 2022 Wetsuit Outlet UK Moth Nationals preview 2022 Wetsuit Outlet UK Moth Nationals preview A number of new designs will be on the race course in Portland Harbour This year's event is shaping up as an important guide for next years Worlds, to be held at the same venue, with a number of local front runners looking to lay down a solid marker. by IMCAUK Posted 26 May 15:56 BST 69F Youth Foiling Cup Act 2 in Portorož 69F Youth Foiling Cup Act 2 in Portorož Three teams fought until the very end Eleven international crews under 25 years old came to the beautiful resort town of Portorož on Slovenia's Adriatic coast to compete against each other in a fleet of 69F high-speed foilers. by 69F Sailing Posted 26 May 15:24 BST 2022 Fowey River Championships 2022 Fowey River Championships A great turnout of 23 of these classic clinker built dinghies take part Fowey Sailing Committee, a combined body representing Fowey Gallants Sailing Club and Royal Fowey Yacht Club, hosted the 2022 Fowey River Championships in Fowey, Cornwall over the weekend of May 21st and 22nd. by Fowey Sailing Committee Posted 26 May 14:58 BST Bosham Masters 2022 Bosham Masters 2022 80 sailors enjoy 3 days of close racing in ideal conditions Fifty or so boats and 80 sailors enjoyed three days of close racing in ideal conditions for the Bosham Sailing Club Masters 2022, sponsored by Stride & Son on May 20-22. by Bob Murray Posted 26 May 13:47 BST Where does your role stand in the Marine Market? Where does your role stand in the Marine Market? Marine Resources are here to help with the next step in your career! In the spirit of reflection, if you feel ready to take the next step in your career after re-evaluating your current role but are unsure where to begin, Marine Resources are here to help! by Marine Resources Posted 26 May 12:00 BST 61st Three Rivers Race this weekend 61st Three Rivers Race this weekend The iconic sailing challenge set to grace the Norfolk Broads After a triumphant return to the Broads Calendar in 2021, Horning Sailing Club's Flagship Event - the 61st Yachtmaster Insurance Three Rivers Race is due to take place this weekend (28th/29th May). by Holly Hancock Posted 26 May 11:19 BST