Watch Gatorade compete in Round the World Race Watch Gatorade compete in Round the World Race The boats may have changed, but the challenge is the same... What a difference 30 years makes! Take a look at life on board the Italian entry Gatorade during the 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World Race. by The Ocean Race Posted 23 Feb 08:17 GMT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 7 preview The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Race 7 preview The Lakewood Hills, Zhuhai Race ubic Bay has given the hard working Race Crew an opportunity to relax, take time away from their 70ft homes and enjoy some of the Filipino culture and culinary delicacies. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 23 Feb 05:07 GMT 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 2 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 2 Ignacio Perez's Zaguero shines on breezy middle day Sporty conditions on Biscayne Bay presented a challenging three races for 54 J/70s at their Midwinter Championship, testing both crews and equipment. by Julie or Christopher Howell Posted 23 Feb 03:37 GMT Caribbean Foiling Championships day 2 Caribbean Foiling Championships day 2 Tiger Tyson wins race in Orient Bay 16 years old professional kitefoiler from Barbuda, the sister island in Antigua and Barbuda, wins race on second day of the Caribbean Foiling Championships, the first event of its kind in the Caribbean, taking place in Orient Bay from February 21-23. by Margot Mesnard Posted 23 Feb 03:06 GMT Marine Resources' new vision for 2020 and beyond Marine Resources' new vision for 2020 and beyond A number of exciting new initiatives to drive the business forward As we embark on a new decade, we're thrilled to kick the year off with a number of exciting new initiatives to drive us forward as leaders in the marine recruitment industry, in the UK and beyond! by Marine Resources Posted 22 Feb 17:05 GMT Dinghy girls survive the Arctic Dinghy girls survive the Arctic Swapping their sails for skis on a week long expedition Two dinghy sailors swapped their sails for skis and completed a week long self-sufficient expedition in the remote Arctic wilderness. by Georgina Hicks & Kath Broatch Posted 22 Feb 13:20 GMT Annie Lush strengthens German Ocean Race campaign Annie Lush strengthens German Ocean Race campaign Pushing further for The Ocean Race 2021/22 The Imoca Open 60 "Einstein" will be prepared in the south of England for installation of the newest generation of foils. by Offshore Team Germany Posted 22 Feb 13:02 GMT 'The Foiling Dinghy' UK premier at RYA Dinghy Show 'The Foiling Dinghy' UK premier at RYA Dinghy Show Plus your chance to win a day on the water in the boat The RYA Dinghy Show 2020 will be the UK's premier viewing of 'The Foiling Dinghy' along with sister boat, the 'L12 Lowrider' from Advanced Sailing Technologies (AST); see them in the UK for the first time on stand D20. by Emma Slater Posted 22 Feb 10:32 GMT Weather routing for the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Weather routing for the 2020 RORC Caribbean 600 Wouter Verbraak walks the course This could be a small boat race! Sevenstar Yacht Transport is the official Logistics Partner to the RORC Caribbean 600. by Louay Habib Posted 22 Feb 09:50 GMT Get Your Boat Cleaned Up, Repaired and Painted Get Your Boat Cleaned Up, Repaired and Painted Time to start the spring clean and repairs International Compass Varnish 750ml was £27.90 now £27.90 - International Toplac Premium High Gloss Paint 750ml was £30 now £25.15 - West Systems 105 Epoxy Resin and 205 Hardener A Pack 1.2kg was £41.95 now £35.65 by TridentUK Posted 22 Feb 09:00 GMT RYA to celebrate anniversary at Dinghy Show RYA to celebrate anniversary at Dinghy Show Recognising 50 years of RYA Training The RYA is delighted to be celebrating 50 years of its globally-recognised training schemes, and will be launching a year of celebrations to mark the milestone anniversary at the RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting. by Becky Gilbert-Wood Posted 22 Feb 09:00 GMT The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Dare To Lead update The Clipper Race Leg 5 - Dare To Lead update Al Jay, will take over as the Clipper Race AQP of Dare To Lead Experienced First Mate, Al Jay, will take over as the Clipper Race AQP of Dare To Lead, supporting the team from Leg 6 and for the remainder of the circumnavigation. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 22 Feb 06:48 GMT Caribbean Foiling Championships day 1 Caribbean Foiling Championships day 1 A growing sport in the region and beyond A new event kicked off on Friday in Orient Bay about foiling, a growing sports for watersports enthusiasts from the region and beyond. by Margot Mesnard Posted 22 Feb 04:59 GMT 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 1 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship day 1 Fifty-four teams from eight nations launched on Biscayne Bay Fifty-four J/70s took to the famous waters of Biscayne Bay to open the 2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship in fresh conditions of 15-20 knots, topping out at 24. by Julie or Christopher Howell Posted 22 Feb 03:33 GMT GBR Team INEOS hits the water GBR Team INEOS hits the water Ahead of the first round of the second season of SailGP SailGP ‘s Team Ineos hit the water on Thursday warming up for the first round of the second season of SailGP in Sydney next week. by Bow Caddy Media Posted 22 Feb 01:20 GMT Caribbean Multihull Challenge update Caribbean Multihull Challenge update More prizewinners announced from St. Maarten The tradewinds blew, then they blew harder, then they blew some more. The second running of the annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge, which took place February in the waters off St. Maarten, will be remembered for many things, but mostly for the breeze. by Herb McCormick Posted 21 Feb 21:58 GMT 52 Super Series Technical Partners 52 Super Series Technical Partners A thrilling six-event year of competition ahead For what promises to be a thrilling six-event year of competition that will take the circuit to South Africa for the first time, the 52 Super Series is again welcoming the support of key long time Technical Partners. by 52 Super Series Posted 21 Feb 19:59 GMT Maserati and Giovanni Soldini are in Antigua Maserati and Giovanni Soldini are in Antigua Multi 70 racing planned in the RORC Caribbean 600 Giovanni Soldini and Maserati Multi 70 arrived in Antigua, in the Caribbean, ready for the 12th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, that will start on February 24th at 11.30 local time (15.30 UTC, 16.30 Italian time), from Fort Charlotte. by Team Maserati Multi 70 Posted 21 Feb 19:12 GMT SailGP's plan to reach zero carbon by 2025 SailGP's plan to reach zero carbon by 2025 Bold target puts the global league at the forefront of the industry SailGP will focus on three core pillars - process, people and tech - going beyond best practices, inspiring communities, and driving disruptive innovations both within the sport and across the industry. by SailGP Posted 21 Feb 18:39 GMT We all start human. We can all become legends. We all start human. We can all become legends. Tell Musto what your #LegendsAreMadeOf None of us are born whole. We are stories. Waiting to unfold... Who are the legends in your life? Where are the legendary places you've been? What legendary experience are you having? by Musto Posted 21 Feb 16:30 GMT Brits target historic titles Brits target historic titles As Southern Hemisphere season concludes Tokyo 2020 windsurfers Emma Wilson and Tom Squires will aim to make their mark on the last ever Olympic class world championships before the discipline switches to foiling. by British Sailing Team Posted 21 Feb 15:57 GMT The OK Dinghy class at the RYA Dinghy Show The OK Dinghy class at the RYA Dinghy Show A home-built boat and a variety of professional builders present too After a year of increased interest in the class, with record numbers of new boats being built in the UK and lots of new faces buying boats ahead of the 2021 World championships coming to the UK, the OK class are looking forward to the 2020 Dinghy Show. by Karen Robertson Posted 21 Feb 14:14 GMT Vote for Yalikavak Marina! Vote for Yalikavak Marina! Please vote in the TYHA World's Best Luxury Superyacht Marina award Yalikavak Marina, recognized as the 'World's Best Luxury Superyacht Marina 2018-2019' by the British Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), is competing to keep this well-deserved title in 2020-2021 to make Turkey proud again! by Deniz Tozak Posted 21 Feb 14:00 GMT The Round Martinique overall The Round Martinique overall A tough and challenging edition At the end of three days of gripping and intense regattas due to the weather conditions, the Round Martinique Regatta was exemplary in terms of sportsmanship and conviviality. by The Round Martinique Posted 21 Feb 13:57 GMT Skip Novak's South Sandwich Science Expedition Skip Novak's South Sandwich Science Expedition Technical clothing and safety gear from Ocean Safety Skip Novak has just wrapped up his latest Pelagic expedition in which he led a team of 10 scientists to the remote South Sandwich Island chain in the Southern Ocean on board his sailing vessel Pelagic Australis. by Marina Johnson Posted 21 Feb 12:00 GMT British Team to be out in force at RYA Dinghy Show British Team to be out in force at RYA Dinghy Show Reigning Olympic champion Hannah Mills will be among the stars at the show The British Sailing Team will be out in force at the RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting - led by the athletes picked to represent Team GB at Tokyo 2020. by British Sailing Team Posted 21 Feb 12:00 GMT Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series overall Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series overall Simon Horsfield and Katie Burridge have become the first ever repeat winners Seldén SailJuice Winter Series Prize Giving at RYA Dinghy Show (Sat 29 February 10.15am) by Andy Rice Posted 21 Feb 11:46 GMT 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