Hamble River racer Patrick Pym passes away Hamble River racer Patrick Pym passes away National 12 champion and GBR Olympic team sailor Patrick Pym: 6th September 1936 - 4th December 2019 by Steph Merry Posted 19 Jan 21:59 GMT IOCA South Pre Zone Winter Training at Spinnaker IOCA South Pre Zone Winter Training at Spinnaker Sailing, hot dogs and cake - what's not to like?! 13 keen young sailors turned out for the third of IOCA South's winter training sessions at Spinnaker SC. by Roger Cerrato Posted 19 Jan 16:05 GMT Sail Melbourne International day 3 Sail Melbourne International day 3 Late rumbles shake up the fleet Despite a huge storm front battering Port Phillip in the early afternoon, most classes were able to complete a full slate of racing on day three of Sail Melbourne International on Sunday. by Cora Zillich Posted 19 Jan 11:33 GMT 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 1 18ft Skiff Australian Championship day 1 Finport Finance team totally dominate the racing The Finport Finance team of Keagan York, Matt Stenta and David Ewings totally dominated the racing in a 8-12 knots SSE wind to lead the fleet after the two-race opening day. by Frank Quealey Posted 19 Jan 08:42 GMT Hempel participants team up to rescue a coral reef Hempel participants team up to rescue a coral reef USA, sailors and officials teamed up to rescue a coral reef Ahead of the Hempel World Cup Series event in Miami, USA, sailors and officials teamed up on Friday 17 January to rescue a coral reef. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 19 Jan 04:10 GMT Optimist World Championship NOR is online Optimist World Championship NOR is online Almost six months to Garda Almost six months before the start of the most awaited appointment of the 2020 youth sailing calendar, the Optimist World Championship, the organization of the event has published the Notice of Race of the regatta. by Optimist World Championship Posted 18 Jan 19:56 GMT Sail Melbourne International day 2 Sail Melbourne International day 2 Port Phillip delivered another cracking day On Friday, only one race had been possible in most fleets and Saturday's aim was to get the maximum number of races in. With three and more races on the schedule, leader boards started to take shape. by Cora Zillich Posted 18 Jan 14:30 GMT Australian 505 Championship day 2 Australian 505 Championship day 2 Mike Holt and Rob Woelfel win the day Three races were sailed to make up for the lost race yesterday. Mike Holt and Rob Woelfel (USA) won the day with a 2,1,1. Australians's Robin Duessen and David Snoad were a close second with 1,2,2. by Michael Quirk Posted 18 Jan 14:23 GMT Formula Kite: The World Champs lands in Oristano Formula Kite: The World Champs lands in Oristano It's history in the making for Italy, Sardinia It's history in the making for Italy, Sardinia and the territory of Oristano. From 13th to 18th October 2020, it will take place the first Formula Kite World Championship with the same format that is going to début at Paris 2024 Olympic Games. by Roberto D'Amico Posted 18 Jan 10:33 GMT Australian 505 Championship day 1 Australian 505 Championship day 1 The first race day was rough and windy The Australian 5O5 Championship first race day was again rough and windy. In fact the race team called off the second race when it became just too much. The first race, however, was completed. by Michael Quirk Posted 18 Jan 04:35 GMT CoastWaterSports January Sale! CoastWaterSports January Sale! Still loads to choose from CoastWaterSports are ready to deliver astonishing offers on watersports accessories that can't ignore. This is the best time for watersport enthusiasts to go on a shopping spree. by CoastWaterSports Posted 17 Jan 17:08 GMT Steve Nicholson Trophy 2020 preview Steve Nicholson Trophy 2020 preview To be held on 25th January in aid of Asthma UK P&B are proud to sponsor the trophy in memory of Steve Nicholson. With a close connection to the cause, P&B will be out in force at this year's event, so why not join us and enjoy a fantastic day of racing. by Anthony York Posted 17 Jan 17:03 GMT 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston episode 11 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston episode 11 Who inspires the inspirational? Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is an inspiration amongst sailors and beyond. His strength of character, bravery and can do attitude have enabled him to achieve feats which others only dream of. by Chris Jones Posted 17 Jan 17:00 GMT INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp in Cagliari INEOS TEAM UK Winter Training Camp in Cagliari Sir Ben Ainslie delves into the AC75 hull designs The start of the new year has brought the start of INEOS TEAM UK's winter training camp in Cagliari, Sardinia, as preparations stepped up another level before the first America's Cup World Series (ACWS) event in Cagliari. by INEOS Team UK Posted 17 Jan 16:57 GMT Entry open for Finn Gold Cup in Palma Entry open for Finn Gold Cup in Palma Organised by the Club Nàutic S'Arenal The 2020 Finn Gold Cup will be organised by the Club Nàutic S'Arenal from 8-16 May in the Bay of Palma, Mallorca. by Robert Deaves Posted 17 Jan 16:20 GMT Will your sailing club be at the RYA Dinghy Show? Will your sailing club be at the RYA Dinghy Show? The 2020 show theme is 'a world of opportunity' There's just six weeks to go until the RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting which returns to Alexandra Palace for the weekend of 29 February-01 March 2020. by Susie NationGrainger, RYA Posted 17 Jan 15:47 GMT RCIYC Hobie Dragoons Cadet of the Year Award 2019 RCIYC Hobie Dragoons Cadet of the Year Award 2019 Club Cadets, Kyla McDonagh and Juliette Walton presented with the trophy The yearly Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club Hobie Dragoons Cadet of the Year Award was presented last Sunday. There were dual recipients for the award, Club Cadets, Kyla McDonagh and Juliette Walton. by Gordon Burgis Posted 17 Jan 15:11 GMT Sail the Balearics with Sunsail Sail the Balearics with Sunsail Explore Mallorca's hidden coves, bustling markets and Cabrera National Park Explore Mallorca's hidden coves, bustling markets and Cabrera National Park, or venture that little further to neighbouring islands. by Sunsail Posted 17 Jan 14:00 GMT BVI Spring Regatta 2020 preview BVI Spring Regatta 2020 preview Get your spring sailing groove on! Sun. Warm. Cocktails. Beach. Sailing. If any part of this sounds good, get yourself to the Caribbean for the 49th BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. 2020 promises to be another great event with a format that has proven a winner by Michelle Slade Posted 17 Jan 13:01 GMT Sail Melbourne International day 1 Sail Melbourne International day 1 Pushing the limits on day one With wind limits on the edge, conditions on day one of Sail Melbourne International 2020 provided many competitors with a wild, windy and challenging day on Port Phillip Bay. by Cora Zillich Posted 17 Jan 11:33 GMT Miami twice Miami twice Patience and Grube aim for double glory in Key Biscayne Luke Patience and Chris Grube will look to replicate the form that saw them crowned North American 470 champions when they go into battle in the Miami round of the 2020 World Cup Series. by British Sailing Team Posted 17 Jan 11:08 GMT RWYC 'Lonely Rock Race' 2020 RWYC 'Lonely Rock Race' 2020 The Royal Western Yacht Club of England launches a new yacht race The Royal Western Yacht Club of England in Plymouth is excited to announce the RWYC 'Lonely Rock Race' 2020. by Adrian Gray Posted 17 Jan 06:30 GMT Sail Melbourne International starts today Sail Melbourne International starts today The 2020 Road to Tokyo and Paris 2024 goes via Sail Melbourne The 2020 edition of Melbourne's iconic Sail Melbourne International regatta will kick off today, Friday, 17 January, with racing of the five-day event to start on Port Phillip from 13:00 this afternoon (17 - 21 January 2020). by Cora Zillich Posted 17 Jan 00:52 GMT Summer Sun with Ocean Elements Summer Sun with Ocean Elements Beach Clubs and Yacht Sailing Holidays Discover Ocean Elements' award winning Beach clubs and our brand new range of yachts (launched 2020) for flotilla, bareboat and StaySail Holidays. Learn to sail on our tuition yacht in Vassiliki and lots of Beach Club Offers. by Ocean Elements Posted 16 Jan 21:44 GMT Alton Water Frostbite Series week 2 Alton Water Frostbite Series week 2 Some vicious gusts of 30+ mph Week two of this popular nine-week series brought a brighter, mild day with the wind from the same direction as the previous week but with more of it, plus some vicious gusts of 30+ mph. by Jenny Pavey Posted 16 Jan 21:20 GMT New £450,000 Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust award New £450,000 Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust award Celebrating 10-year funding partnership with People's Postcode Lottery More young people will be supported in rebuilding their lives with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust thanks to a new £450,000 award from players of People's Postcode Lottery - an award that celebrates a 10-year funding partnership between the two. by Scott Wilson Posted 16 Jan 15:51 GMT Denmark SailGP Team confirmed Denmark SailGP Team confirmed Helmsman Nicolai Sehested leads well-rounded crew With just over a month until the start of SailGP Season 2, the roster for the Denmark SailGP Team presented by ROCKWOOL was confirmed for its debut campaign in the global championship. by SailGP Posted 16 Jan 15:47 GMT Australian 505 Championship practice day Australian 505 Championship practice day Racing starts for real tomorrow Australian 5O5 Championship practice day today. Rough and windy. Racing starts for real tomorrow and the wind isn't going anywhere. by Michael Quirk Posted 16 Jan 13:21 GMT Ancasta franchise opportunity event Ancasta franchise opportunity event At boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show 2020 Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd is inviting any interested parties to meet the team at Dusseldorf Boat Show (18th-26th January) to discuss unique franchise opportunities. by Susannah Hart Posted 16 Jan 10:00 GMT Tylaska Cone and Plug Fids explained Tylaska Cone and Plug Fids explained How to release loaded fittings remotely Tylaska Marine Hardware is an American manufacturer of high quality- marine hardware for the sailing and marine industry. Tylaska's stated aim is to make the best product based upon physics and not economics. by Prinal Shah Posted 16 Jan 09:22 GMT Clipper Ventures set to return to boot Düsseldorf Clipper Ventures set to return to boot Düsseldorf Ocean health to take centre stage This citizen-science driven project, which empowers Clipper Race Crew to contribute to important global scientific research, has seen four Clipper Race teams deploy data-transmitting buoys along some of the most remote latitudes of the global race route by Kathryn Pridie Posted 16 Jan 09:00 GMT Blithfield Barrel Round 3 Blithfield Barrel Round 3 Superb conditions for the fleet of 44 dinghies Champagne sailing conditions greeted a fleet of 44 dinghies and their expectant crews at Blithfield Sailing Club for the third day of the Midlands premiere winter handicap series. by Phil Mason Posted 16 Jan 07:11 GMT Leigh & Lowton Tipsy Icicle Week 2 Leigh & Lowton Tipsy Icicle Week 2 Turnout increases with 80 boats out on the water The number of competitors increased for the second Sunday of the Tipsy Icicle Series at Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club. The forecast of moderate winds down the flash must have got the 80 boats out of bed in the morning. by Richard Catchpole Posted 15 Jan 17:49 GMT Australian 505 Championship starts tomorrow Australian 505 Championship starts tomorrow A strong fleet will compete over five days of racing Royal Brighton Yacht Club is also hosting the annual Sail Melbourne Olympic classes regatta so it promises to be a busy and high-level event with many of the world's best sailors competing. by Michael Quirk Posted 15 Jan 12:43 GMT Lifejackets: try before you buy Lifejackets: try before you buy The new brand stand presents a rare opportunity for customers After many successful years exhibiting at Boot Dusseldorf, Crewsaver is delighted to announce that, it has evolved its historic brand stand to become a retail stand for the ultimate buying experience. by Seaborne Posted 15 Jan 10:45 GMT Ocean Globe Race and GGR at Boot Dusseldorf Ocean Globe Race and GGR at Boot Dusseldorf Entries from 13 countries so far in the Ocean Globe Race Entries from 13 countries in the Ocean Globe Race are going strong, just six months after announcing the inaugural race starting in May 2023 by Don McIntyre Posted 15 Jan 10:41 GMT Marlow Rope-Show dates announced Marlow Rope-Show dates announced Start your 2020 with upskill Splicing & Ropecare sessions A New Year brings new opportunity to begin, learn and improve your skills, and here at Marlow Ropes we are pleased to now share our 2020 UK nationwide Rope-Show programme dates. by Emma Donovan Posted 14 Jan 18:00 GMT 11th Hour Racing and Musto team up 11th Hour Racing and Musto team up Musto will provide high performance clothing for the next three years Musto, the world's leading premium technical sailing brand, has signed on with 11th Hour Racing Team as an official supplier for the next three years. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 14 Jan 16:36 GMT 2020 Hempel World Cup Series to heat up in Miami 2020 Hempel World Cup Series to heat up in Miami 205 sailors from 50 nations will race across seven fleets The Hempel World Cup Series rolls into Miami, in the sunshine state of Florida, USA from 19 - 25 January 2020 for the second instalment of the 2020 Series. by Daniel Smith, World Sailing Posted 14 Jan 16:33 GMT RC Laser Winter Series event 6 at Medway RC Laser Winter Series event 6 at Medway There was no prolonged conversation as to which rig to use Overnight the rain came down and the wind howled and even as the cars pulled up there was rain in the air. The sky was beginning to brighten and the blue sky appear. The wind had dropped but only to just under 20 knots. by Jamie Blair Posted 14 Jan 15:27 GMT RS Electric Boats unveils Pulse58 RS Electric Boats unveils Pulse58 The first ever production RIB with a fully integral electric drive Unveiled at Boot Dusseldorf, the Pulse58 is the product of two years of development and is ground-breaking as the first ever production RIB with a fully integral electric drive. by RS Electric Boats Posted 14 Jan 15:12 GMT Dun Laoghaire Frostbite Series 2 day 2 Dun Laoghaire Frostbite Series 2 day 2 Calm between the storms With wind speeds of 37 knots being recorded off the end of the East Pier at lunchtime on Saturday and Storm Brendan blowing hooligans today, the Frostbites of 12th January could be said to have been sailed in the calm between the storms! by Cormac Bradley Posted 14 Jan 14:01 GMT Phantoms at Ardleigh and the Blackwater Icicle Phantoms at Ardleigh and the Blackwater Icicle A hard-fought series over the Christmas period As the 2019 sailing season ended, Phantoms from Essex were welcomed to Ardleigh Sailing Club for their Winter Series joining two resident club boats. by Matt House Posted 14 Jan 13:33 GMT Fresh start to 2020 match racing season Fresh start to 2020 match racing season Blowers wins again at the WPNSA High winds were forecast for most of the weekend so it was some trepidation that the eight teams headed out in to Portland Harbour in winds of around 30 knots but it wasn't long before racing was under way. by British Sailing Team Posted 14 Jan 13:23 GMT McPherson & Lewis blast to Bloody Mary glory McPherson & Lewis blast to Bloody Mary glory 420 victory in 5th leg of this season's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series Dylan McPherson and Jack Lewis followed in the footsteps of some great names to sail their 420 to victory at last weekend's GJW Direct Bloody Mary, the fifth leg of this season's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series. by Andy Rice Posted 14 Jan 13:07 GMT RORC Transatlantic Race moves to January from 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race moves to January from 2021 The most significant of a number of subtle changes to the event This date change is the most significant of a number of subtle changes the RORC is making to its Season Points Championships, which includes making the Rolex Middle Sea Race the first points race in the Championships. by Louay Habib Posted 14 Jan 11:22 GMT RYA announces new Member Reward Partner RYA announces new Member Reward Partner Exclusive offers and discounts for RYA members at Spares Marine The RYA is delighted to welcome Spares Marine, part of the Seafront Marine Group, to the RYA Member Reward Partner programme, offering exclusive offers and discounts to its 112,000 members. by Emma Slater Posted 14 Jan 10:00 GMT World Championship sailors support bushfire effort World Championship sailors support bushfire effort Looking at ways to give back to the local Geelong and Australian community The proximity of the upcoming 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Oceania and World Championships course area to some of the bushfires currently burning in the southern Australian state of Victoria has stirred the international sailing community to action. by Lisa Ratcliff Posted 14 Jan 08:23 GMT