Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship CANCELLED Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship CANCELLED Call made due to the adverse weather forecast Due to the adverse weather forecast the NSCA have unfortunately taken the decision to cancel this Saturday's event. We hope to re-schedule to a date in March. Please pass this information on to any Solo sailor you know. by Will Loy Posted 21 Feb 10:04 GMT Ocean Elements Beach Clubs & Yachts Ocean Elements Beach Clubs & Yachts 10% off Yacht Holidays or save £400 on Beach Clubs Make use of a once-only saving of 10% OFF our bareboat, flotilla and skippered yachts in the glorious Greek islands. Save a fantastic £400 per person on your two week Beach Club holiday; or Save £200pp on any of our one week holidays! by Ocean Elements Posted 21 Feb 09:00 GMT ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship preview ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship preview Star-studded field with Olympic ambitions on show All three medallists from the Rio Olympics will take to the water off Sandringham Yacht Club to compete in the ILCA Laser Radial Women's Championship which starts on Sunday. by Roger McMillan / Laser 2020 Media Posted 21 Feb 04:02 GMT The Staunton Blaster is now a one-day event The Staunton Blaster is now a one-day event Given the challenging weather forecast for this Saturday Given the challenging weather forecast for this Saturday and the large number of competitors expected to travel to this popular event, the Organising Committee of the Staunton Blaster has taken the decision to cancel sailing on Saturday 22nd Feb. by Ann Nugent Posted 20 Feb 19:47 GMT 58th Hamble Warming Pan will include RS400s 58th Hamble Warming Pan will include RS400s A new fleet, along with welcoming all non-trapeze dinghies of PY 970-1172 Hamble River Sailing Club is pleased to announce its invitation to the RS400 class to join the 58th Hamble Warming Pan dinghy open meeting, along with all non-trapeze dinghies rated PY 970-1172 and Foxer dinghies. by Jonty Sherwill Posted 20 Feb 17:36 GMT Giancarlo Pedote focussed on Vendée Globe Giancarlo Pedote focussed on Vendée Globe 2020 is shaping up to be both hectic and crucial for the Italian sailor Vendée Globe will kick off from Les Sables d'Olonne on France's Atlantic coast, at which point the sailor will set sail on an unassisted, non-stop round the world aboard his 60-footer in the colours of Prysmian Group. by Giancarlo Pedote Posted 20 Feb 16:25 GMT Marine scholarships with Trinity House and RYA Marine scholarships with Trinity House and RYA Could you be eligible for a share of the £30,000 fund? The RYA is once again welcoming applications for the Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster™ Scholarship, an exciting opportunity for those working, or aspiring to work in the small commercial vessel sector. by Becky Gilbert-Wood Posted 20 Feb 16:01 GMT Zhik's new steamer & wetsuits for younger sailors Zhik's new steamer & wetsuits for younger sailors New at the RYA Dinghy Show 2020 For the 2020 season, Zhik are relaunching their range of junior and youth wetsuits for the younger performance sailor. by Liz Rushall Posted 20 Feb 12:00 GMT Blithfield Blast preview Blithfield Blast preview Pre-season friendly on 1st March is free to enter So after all the storms of February and the loss of the final round of the Barrel event, Blithfield Sailing Club are hosting the Blast, a one off free (yes free) to enter handicap event. by Michelle Keeling Posted 20 Feb 10:28 GMT Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updates The latest jobs in the marine industry Marine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. We have a variety of recruitment services to suit all types of marine employer. by Marine Resources Posted 20 Feb 09:00 GMT Optimist Worlds 2020 at Riva del Garda preview Optimist Worlds 2020 at Riva del Garda preview Riva del Garda is getting ready to host a record-breaking edition The first, important round of registrations for the 2020 Optimist World Championship, that will be hosted in Riva del Garda from July 1st to 11th, closed last Saturday, February 15th. by Optimist World Championship Posted 19 Feb 19:22 GMT Beat the Barton Clock at the RYA Dinghy Show Beat the Barton Clock at the RYA Dinghy Show For a £100 Daily Prize! For a chance to win a £100 Deck Gear Voucher, meet the Barton Team at the RYA Dinghy Show and Beat the Barton Block Clock on Stand B22. You'll also find the full dinghy equipment range and be able to discover exciting new products launching at the Show. by Chris Jones Posted 19 Feb 18:00 GMT Joyon and crew complete Tea Route in record time Joyon and crew complete Tea Route in record time The new reference time is 31 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes and 46 seconds The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon, set a new record for the Tea Route between Hong Kong and London this morning. by Agence Mer & Media Posted 19 Feb 17:21 GMT 37 nations gather for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 37 nations gather for 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Over 70 teams, featuring close to 700 sailors, are expected on the start line Sailors from at least 37 nations will be competing in the RORC Caribbean 600 organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The 12th edition of the spectacular race will start off Fort Charlotte Antigua on Monday 24th February 2020. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Feb 17:20 GMT Announcing the Allen Endurance Series 2020! Announcing the Allen Endurance Series 2020! Returning for its third season with an additional event The Allen Endurance Series (AES) will be returning for its third season, this time with the inclusion of an additional event and even bigger prize fund. by Ben Harden Posted 19 Feb 15:51 GMT Why your family should visit the RYA Dinghy Show Why your family should visit the RYA Dinghy Show Do you and your family love being outdoors and on the water? Do you and your family love being outdoors and on the water? Whatever the weather outside, start your family sailing adventure with a visit to the RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting. by Susie NationGrainger, RYA Posted 19 Feb 15:41 GMT Revitalised J Class set for Caribbean regattas Revitalised J Class set for Caribbean regattas Back-to-back events will mark the notable return of Lionheart When they muster in March in the Caribbean to race at the Antigua Superyacht Challenge and at the ever-popular Saint Barth's Bucket, four J Class yachts will form the strongest class fleet since 2017's J Class World Championship in Newport, RI. by J Class Association Posted 19 Feb 14:43 GMT Wessex Resins offers free repair demonstrations Wessex Resins offers free repair demonstrations 'How to use epoxy' demos at the RYA Dinghy Show 2020 Wessex Resins and Adhesives is offering free repair demonstrations on its stand C2 (Hall Three) at the RYA Dinghy Show, Alexandra Palace, 29th February to 1st March. by Jake Young Posted 19 Feb 14:00 GMT Ancasta one of fastest growing private exporters Ancasta one of fastest growing private exporters In the 11th annual Sunday Times HBSC International Track 200 league table Ancasta has been ranked in the 11th annual Sunday Times HBSC International Track 200 league table of Britain's fastest growing private exporters. by Susannah Hart Posted 19 Feb 12:00 GMT Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Their story about buying a boat and going to sea At the Southampton International Boat Show we spoke to Dan and Kika of 'Sailing Uma' who decided to buy a boat and go to sea; that's really the only way to describe it! Here's their story... by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Feb 12:00 GMT Field of 16 slated for King Edward VII Gold Cup Field of 16 slated for King Edward VII Gold Cup The long running match racing regatta returns to Hamilton Harbour The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's 70th Gold Cup for the King Edward VII trophy returns to its traditional format this year with a field of 16 crews plotting to win the venerable trophy and the lion's share of the $100,000 prize purse. by Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Posted 19 Feb 11:46 GMT Entries open for 2020 Flying Fifteen Europeans Entries open for 2020 Flying Fifteen Europeans 40 boats expected at Morgat in Brest The 2020 Flying Fifteen European Championship will be held in conjunction with the Flying Fifteen National Championship of France. by Jonny Fullerton Posted 19 Feb 10:17 GMT Joyon and crew shatter Tea Route record Joyon and crew shatter Tea Route record IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran arrives in London The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon completed the Tea Route voyage between Hong Kong and London this morning (Wednesday 19th February). by Agence Mer & Media Posted 19 Feb 09:06 GMT Karver's double whammy at the DAME Awards Karver's double whammy at the DAME Awards Compact winch and carbon handle applauded in Amsterdam The Dame Awards are the leisure marine industry's equivalent to the Oscars, awarded every year at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), held in Amsterdam each November. by Prinal Shah Posted 19 Feb 09:00 GMT Australia SailGP Team hits the water Australia SailGP Team hits the water Kicking off training ahead of Season 2 opener, February 28-29 SailGP champion Australia – led by Olympic hero Tom Slingsby – launched its 2,400kg supercharged F50 into Sydney Harbour for the team's first official training session on Wednesday by SailGP Posted 19 Feb 06:13 GMT SailGP is Back! SailGP is Back! The first of the SailGP fleet hit Sydney Harbour - Australian and Danish teams out training They're back……great to see the first of the SailGP fleet hit Sydney Harbour today with the Australian and Danish teams out training. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 18 Feb 19:15 GMT Denmark SailGP Team launches boat in Sydney Denmark SailGP Team launches boat in Sydney Epic drone footage; Holger Danske rises! The Denmark SailGP Team, presented by ROCKWOOL, unveiled its supercharged F50 catamaran in Sydney on Tuesday, as preparations for the first SailGP race of Season 2 gather pace. by Denmark SailGP Team Posted 18 Feb 17:48 GMT INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp Making the days count in Cagliari! INEOS TEAM UK are in Cagliari, Italy for their Winter Training Camp and are making the most of their days on the water. by INEOS TEAM UK Posted 18 Feb 12:45 GMT RS Aero Florida State Championship RS Aero Florida State Championship Sailors from a 14 year old to those in their 70s The Florida weather was a bit chilly on Saturday but gorgeous Sunday and champagne sailing both days at the 2020 RS Aero Florida State Championship! by Marc Jacobi Posted 18 Feb 12:34 GMT Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship preview Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship preview Class set to resume racing after the winter break This Saturday, if the storm systems will allow, sees the resumption of National Solo class racing in the UK following the winter holiday. Well, if the Premiership can do it then so can we. by Will Loy Posted 18 Feb 11:31 GMT Take on the Cadet Class Spinnaker Challenge Take on the Cadet Class Spinnaker Challenge Can top the leader board on stand H31 at the RYA Dinghy Show? UK Cadet Class Association will once again be inviting Cadet Class sailors and visitors to the show to take on the challenge and see if they can top the leader board in a bid to be crowned champion and win some great prizes. by Emma Slater Posted 18 Feb 10:11 GMT RYA Sailability celebrates 2020 award winners RYA Sailability celebrates 2020 award winners Presented by RYA Board Member John Scott at the RYA Sailability National Conference Some 184 delegates from 60 Sailability sites across the country attended the annual RYA Sailability National Conference and dinner this weekend (15th February 2020) where the winners of the RYA Sailability Awards were announced. by Susie NationGrainger Posted 18 Feb 09:25 GMT Island Sailing Club launches the Windeler Cup Island Sailing Club launches the Windeler Cup Running on the same day as the world-famous Round the Island Race Announced today by the Island Sailing Club, the Windeler Cup is a new race for small keelboats that will run on the same day as the world-famous Round the Island Race, Saturday 30 May 2020. by Jo Bowden Posted 17 Feb 16:55 GMT MedSailing 2020 Trophy at CN El Balís MedSailing 2020 Trophy at CN El Balís British sailors Freya Black and Fin Amstrong win the 29er title The MedSailing 2020 Trophy, organized by the CN El Balís, concluded after four days of races that marked the first act of the 2020 Eurocup circuit. by Eulàlia Roca Posted 17 Feb 15:55 GMT RS400 - The boat for all shapes and sizes RS400 - The boat for all shapes and sizes A settings guide from six of the top 10 crews at last year's nationals Here is a settings guide from six of the top 10 crews from last year's nationals in Northern Ireland. We have focused on range of crew weights from 135kg to 170kg. by Jacob Ainsworth Posted 17 Feb 14:53 GMT RYA Job Opportunity: Chief Instructor, Shorebased RYA Job Opportunity: Chief Instructor, Shorebased Full-time role in Hamble, Southampton The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. by Lisa Rogers Posted 17 Feb 12:00 GMT Radio controlled sailing at North East Clubs Radio controlled sailing at North East Clubs Growing in popularity and becoming a positive pathway for retaining older members A club in north Yorkshire has seen radio controlled sailing growing in popularity and becoming a positive pathway for retaining older members and gaining new ones. by RYA North East Posted 17 Feb 11:34 GMT New Super 3 to be showcased at the RYA Dinghy Show New Super 3 to be showcased at the RYA Dinghy Show Chance to win some great prizes on the International 2.4mR Class stand Marketed by Super 3 Ltd and moulded by Rondar Raceboats, the new International 2.4mR has been well received by the 2.4 community across the world and received high praise at both the Paris Nautique and Düsseldorf Boat Show. by Emma Slater Posted 17 Feb 10:39 GMT Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall Caribbean Multihull Challenge overall La Novia and Delphine the big winners on third and final day On a gray, squally morning off the lovely French beachfront community of Grand Case, the last boats standing in what has been an extremely eventful second edition of the Caribbean Multihull Challenge set forth on the third and final day of competition. by Herb McCormick Posted 17 Feb 06:52 GMT Olympic moments abound Olympic moments abound The Summer of Sailing around Port Phillip has been quite the big deal The Summer of Sailing around Melbourne's Port Phillip has been quite the big deal. How cool would it be to have Australia represented in the 470M, Laser, 470W, Finn, 49er, FX, Nacra, and also Laser Radial by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 16 Feb 21:00 GMT Don't let the cold stop you sailing! Don't let the cold stop you sailing! The best winter kit from the top brands at TridentUK The best winter kit from the top brands at TridentUK. by TridentUK Posted 16 Feb 18:54 GMT St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: Countdown underway St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: Countdown underway Over 130 entries competing in a half-dozen dedicated classes The countdown for the highly anticipated 40th running of the renowned St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is well and truly under way. The 2020 Anniversary Edition of the famed event is scheduled for March 5-8. by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Posted 16 Feb 14:25 GMT British team at ILCA Laser Standard Worlds overall British team at ILCA Laser Standard Worlds overall Hanson holds head high after challenging worlds British Laser sailor Elliot Hanson said he would walk away with his head held high from the Laser world championships in Sandringham, Melbourne, after narrowly missing out on bronze. by British Sailing Team Posted 16 Feb 09:57 GMT Caribbean Multihull Challenge day 2 Caribbean Multihull Challenge day 2 How a Crazy Day 2 of the CMC went down on Shockwave As the tradewinds seriously kicked in while the fleet assembled for the 0900 starting sequences to commence, it was readily apparent that conditions were going to be, as they say, sporty. by Herb McCormick Posted 16 Feb 09:28 GMT ILCA Laser Standard Worlds overall ILCA Laser Standard Worlds overall Philipp Buhl dominates the event German Laser sailor Philipp Buhl put together an exemplary scorecard to win the 2020 ILCA Standard Men's World Championship by 12 points. by Laser 2020 Media Posted 16 Feb 09:03 GMT 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 4 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 4 Two spectacular wins by Tech2 on Sydney Harbour Two spectacular wins by Jack Macartney, Charlie Wyatt and Trent Barnabas on Tech2 in Races 6 and 7 of the Australian 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour has given the team a nine points lead in the series with just two more races to be contested. by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Feb 08:48 GMT Mission accomplished for Oman's Olympic hopefuls Mission accomplished for Oman's Olympic hopefuls The Oman Sail racing duo used the world championship as real world training It was mission accomplished for Oman's Olympic hopefuls Musab Al Hadi and Waleed Al Kindi as they hit their pre-event target at the conclusion of the 2020 World 49er Championship in Australia on Saturday. by Oman Sail Posted 15 Feb 15:24 GMT 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds, overall 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Worlds, overall Gimson and Burnet battle to claim Nacra 17 world title Britain's sailors claimed two world championships medals in Geelong, Australia, with John Gimson and Anna Burnet crowned 2020 Nacra 17 world champions. by British Sailing Team Posted 15 Feb 15:09 GMT