Dark'n'Stormy wins the Gold Roman Bowl Dark'n'Stormy wins the Gold Roman Bowl Navigator Mark Chisnell describes their Round the Island Race Mark Chisnell, the navigator on Dark'n'Stormy, which won the Gold Roman Bowl in the 2022 Round the Island Race, describes their race, winning, close competition with the second place boat, and the joy and excitement of taking part. by Round the Island Race Posted 25 Jun 21:28 BST GC32 Lagos Cup Day 3 GC32 Lagos Cup Day 3 Lagos lays it on as GC32s hit 35+ knot speeds Lagos, the port on Portugal's Algarve the GC32 Racing Tour has been bringing its world class sailors to since 2018, laid on flat water, despite a 20+ knot offshore northwesterly in the final race. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 25 Jun 21:21 BST Ingrid Abery Round the Island Race photo gallery Ingrid Abery Round the Island Race photo gallery Including shots of monohull line honours victor Ian Atkins' GP42 Dark'n'Stormy Ingrid Abery was out snapping photos near the Needles of the 1,100 yachts competing in the 2022 Round the Island Race, including pictures of Ian Atkins' GP42 'Dark'n'Stormy' which took monohull line honours in a time of 4 hours 54 minutes. by Ingrid Abery Posted 25 Jun 21:07 BST 128th Kiel Week Day 8 128th Kiel Week Day 8 Light wind, tight fights Thin cloud cover prevented thermals from building up on the penultimate day of Kiel Week (SAT, 25 June). The attempts of starting the races had to be postponed. The wind remained light, so the foil classes (Nacra 17 and iQFoils) were cancelled. by Andreas Kling Posted 25 Jun 20:53 BST 2022 Rolex TP52 World Championship overall 2022 Rolex TP52 World Championship overall Quantum Racing crowned champions as Cascais rewards consistency Cascais remains one of the most rewarding venues for the Quantum Racing team as Doug DeVos' US flagged crew today lifted the 2022Rolex TP52 World Championship title, their third back-to-back regatta win on the Atlantic waters off the Portuguese coast. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Jun 20:37 BST Tom Hicks Round the Island Race photo gallery Tom Hicks Round the Island Race photo gallery Shots from the Solent as the 1,100 yachts racing in strong winds Tom Hicks of www.solentaction.com was out on the water as the 1,100 yachts competing in the 2022 Round the Island Race battled upwind in the Solent from the Cowes startline to Hurst Castle and the Needles. by Tom Hicks Posted 25 Jun 15:18 BST 11th ACO Musto Skiff Worlds day 3 11th ACO Musto Skiff Worlds day 3 Large rolling waves with some epic downwind rides A glamour day on the water. Blue skies and a powerful sun dishing out 30 degree heat and enhancing the breeze to an easterly 15-20 knots. Back out on course Kilo again meant the fleet would be treated to large rolling waves with some epic downwind rides. by Jamie Hilton Posted 25 Jun 15:03 BST Line honours for multihull N.R.B Line honours for multihull N.R.B In the Round the Island Race 2022 The 91st edition of the Island Sailing Club's Round the Island Race started with a bang from the Royal Yacht Squadron's starting cannons at 0800 this morning, fired by The Marathon Watch Company President, Mitchell Wein. by Jo Bowden Posted 25 Jun 14:53 BST Which boats were designed by Bruce Farr? Which boats were designed by Bruce Farr? He designed his first yacht at the age of 13 It is incredible to think that Bruce Farr, designed his first yacht at the age of 13 and during his teenage years, he was involved in designing small class-racing yachts, which were notable for their lightweight construction and good planing abilities. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 25 Jun 14:19 BST WASZP UK Nationals at the WPNSA day 1 WASZP UK Nationals at the WPNSA day 1 55 keen entrants line up on the waters of Portland Harbour The first day of the WASZP UK National Championships got under way on Friday, with 55 keen entrants lining up on the waters of Portland Harbour. Conditions started off moderately, with a southerly wind making for some interesting strategy calls. by Sam Whaley Posted 25 Jun 13:32 BST 5.5 Metre Class make welcome return to Hankø 5.5 Metre Class make welcome return to Hankø For its Scandinavian Gold Cup, Class Cups and World Championship After an absence of 13 years, the 5.5 Metre Class is making a welcome return to Hankø Yacht Club in Norway for its Scandinavian Gold Cup, Class Cups and World Championship from June 27 to July 5. by Robert Deaves Posted 25 Jun 13:20 BST Reignite your passion Reignite your passion With the latest careers in the marine industry It can be easy to get stuck in the same routine day in and day out. There may be a point where you start to think, 'does this role fulfil me?'. If so, now is your time to break free from the mundane and find a job that excites you. by Marine Resources Posted 25 Jun 08:30 BST Clipper Race: Qingdao take the Race 13 win Clipper Race: Qingdao take the Race 13 win 700nm mile sprint from Bermuda to New York The 700nm mile Race 13 from Bermuda to New York had an upwind start. This four to five day race then quickly became a tactical battle to navigate the light patches ahead. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 25 Jun 08:09 BST All set for the RS Aero Worlds at Cascade Locks All set for the RS Aero Worlds at Cascade Locks 'The Gorge' is a popular favourite with the North American fleet The 4th RS Aero RS Aero World Championship is to be hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association at 'The Gorge', Cascade Locks, Oregon, USA. The Gorge is a popular favourite with the North American RS Aero Class. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 25 Jun 06:22 BST GC32 Lagos Cup Day 2 GC32 Lagos Cup Day 2 High scoring flat water day Lagos demonstrated again on Friday what an excellent 'find' this venue was by the GC32 Racing Tour, which first held an event here for its foiling catamarans back in 2018, followed by its GC32 World Championship in 2019. by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 25 Jun 05:51 BST 2022 Rolex TP52 World Championship day 4 2022 Rolex TP52 World Championship day 4 Cascais looks set to deliver for title showdown A small, uncharacteristic error approaching the first windward mark of the second race today cost regatta leaders Quantum Racing dearly, but it sets up what promises to be an engaging Saturday title showdown against Platoon. by 52 Super Series Posted 25 Jun 05:33 BST Henri-Lloyd Customer Favourites Henri-Lloyd Customer Favourites Timeless, high performing designs, chosen and worn by you Timeless, high performing designs, chosen and worn by you. Take a look at some of our customer favourites below and get ready to love any weather. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 24 Jun 18:00 BST 2022 Flying Fifteen Nationals preview 2022 Flying Fifteen Nationals preview Who's Flying At Hayling? Hayling Island Sailing Club is proud to welcome the Flying Fifteen fleet for their National Championships from 7th to 10th July. The event was previously scheduled for 2020, but you know what happened... by Jeremy Arnold Posted 24 Jun 17:22 BST 128th Kiel Week Day 7 128th Kiel Week Day 7 Subtropical strong wind on Kiel Week's Friday A show of strength by Olympic champions Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti dominated the Nacra 17 competition at Kiel Week on Friday (24 June). The mixed duo from Italy followed a single slip-up (13th) with three victories on the day. by Andreas Kling Posted 24 Jun 16:56 BST 2022 British Hobie 16 Championship at Poole 2022 British Hobie 16 Championship at Poole Held at Poole Yacht Club over the Jubilee weekend The 2022 British National Hobie 16 Open Championships were held at Poole Yacht Club in the south of England over the Queen's Jubilee weekend of Thursday 2nd of June to Sunday the 5th. by Hazel Beard Posted 24 Jun 16:33 BST Half Ton Classics Cup announces main sponsor Half Ton Classics Cup announces main sponsor Fast Lines Belgium to partner with Cowes event this August On Monday 15th August, which is exactly 51 days from today, the 12th Half Ton Classics Cup will start on the Solent, organized by RORC Cowes and the Half Ton Class Europe (HTCE). by Bert Janssen Posted 24 Jun 16:07 BST The Musto Evolution Collection The Musto Evolution Collection Inspired by Musto's iconic sailing ranges Inspired by Musto's iconic sailing ranges, the Evolution Collection features technical fabrics developed into everyday wear. Find your style this Summer. by Musto Posted 24 Jun 13:07 BST 2022 ORC Worlds at YC Costa Smeralda Preview 2022 ORC Worlds at YC Costa Smeralda Preview Sixty-nine teams from 16 nations are assembled in Porto Cervo Sixty-nine teams from 16 nations are assembled in the beautiful harbor in front of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda getting ready to race tomorrow at the 2022 ORC World Championship. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 24 Jun 12:58 BST B14 TT at Lee-on-the-Solent B14 TT at Lee-on-the-Solent Better late than never Better late than never, this report has finally been rescued from the outbox of a nameless class member. Sorry for those that have been waiting with anticipation! by Tony Blackmore Posted 24 Jun 10:53 BST LLSC S2S Dinghy Race - Sunrise to Sunset LLSC S2S Dinghy Race - Sunrise to Sunset Leigh & Lowton's new long-distance race proves a hit! In the absence of other events running, the sailors at Leigh & Lowton decided the North West needed a long-distance race somewhere in the season. by Rebecca Fleet Posted 24 Jun 07:13 BST Clipper Race Sprint from Bermuda - Race 13 results Clipper Race Sprint from Bermuda - Race 13 results A tactical battle to navigate the light patches to New York The 700nm mile Race 13 from Bermuda to New York had an upwind start. This four to five day race then quickly became a tactical battle to navigate the light patches ahead. by Clipper Round the World Race Posted 24 Jun 06:23 BST Damian wins OM International Ledro Match Race Damian wins OM International Ledro Match Race Finding their form on the lake conditions winning the final 3-0 French match racing skipper Damian Michelier and his crew were crowned champions of the 2022 OM International Ledro Match Race last weekend, marking the first year for the popular Italian match racing event as an official World Tour event by WMRT Posted 24 Jun 06:00 BST WASZP UK Slalom National Championship WASZP UK Slalom National Championship A great way to start the event in Portland Harbour A great way to start the 2022 WASZP UK Nationals here in Portland at the WPNSA with 6-13 knots and over fifty WASZPs ready to go racing. by Zac Blomeley Posted 24 Jun 05:58 BST Vendee Arctique: Bulk of fleet lands in Port Olona Vendee Arctique: Bulk of fleet lands in Port Olona Smiles, hugs and champagne greeted the fleet Smiles, hugs and champagne greeted more than half the Vendee Arctique - Les Sables d'Olonne fleet Thursday as they paraded into Port Olona on a warm, windless day after slowly jockeying down the coast. by Vendée Arctique Posted 24 Jun 05:41 BST GC32 Lagos Cup Day 1 GC32 Lagos Cup Day 1 Opens with a Psarofaghis masterclass While Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi Red Bull Racing team has topped GC32 competition for many years, they are now focused on 37th America's Cup training and so are fielding two teams on the GC32 Racing Tour: SUI 8 by GC32 Racing Tour Posted 24 Jun 01:01 BST Clubhouse winner is French skipper Laurent Charmy Clubhouse winner is French skipper Laurent Charmy With just under half the fleet still at sea in the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race With just under half the fleet still at sea in the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race, SL ENERGIES Groupe Fastwave skippered by Laurent Charmy has been provisionally listed as the clubhouse winner of the 705 nautical-mile event. by Wicklow Sailing Club Posted 24 Jun 00:39 BST 128th Kiel Week Day 6 128th Kiel Week Day 6 Brilliant Thursday opens Olympic part of Kiel Week Brilliant Thursday opens Olympic part of Kiel Week, eight different nations wear yellow leader jerseys. by Andreas Kling Posted 23 Jun 20:43 BST 2022 Rolex TP52 World Championship day 3 2022 Rolex TP52 World Championship day 3 "If you ain't first you're last" rollercoasters in light winds, but Quantum Racing and Vayu impress "If you ain't first you're last" rollercoasters in light winds Cascais but Quantum Racing and Vayu impress. by 52 Super Series Posted 23 Jun 20:32 BST J Class racing returns to the Superyacht Cup Palma J Class racing returns to the Superyacht Cup Palma The widely anticipated return of Svea sees the newest J Class yacht in the fleet set to race The J Class return to Superyacht Cup Palma next week, where four boats will race as a class at the event for the first time since Mallorca's 2014 showcase regatta. by J Class Posted 23 Jun 18:31 BST Seldén sponsor Fireball 60th Celebration at HISC Seldén sponsor Fireball 60th Celebration at HISC Providing prizes and vouchers for their new performance dinghy block range The UK Fireball Association is delighted that Seldén Mast is supporting our 60th Anniversary Celebration weekend. Seldén Mast will be providing prizes and vouchers for their new performance dinghy block range. by UKFA Posted 23 Jun 16:48 BST Finnish Round the World Racing tradition continues Finnish Round the World Racing tradition continues Tapio Lehtinen leads the charge of Finnish entries in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race Helsinki hosted a 2023 Ocean Globe Race Press Conference in the HSS yacht club, one of the most distinguished yacht clubs in Finland, founded in 1893. by Don McIntyre Posted 23 Jun 15:50 BST André Budzien wins OK series at Kieler Woche André Budzien wins OK series at Kieler Woche After a shortened series ended on Tuesday Germany's André Budzien has won the 2022 Kieler Woche for OK Dinghies after a shortened series ended on Tuesday. Denmark's Bo Petersen took second while Greg Wilcox from New Zealand took third. 35 boats from five nations took part. by Robert Deaves Posted 23 Jun 15:30 BST 11th ACO Musto Skiff Worlds day 1 11th ACO Musto Skiff Worlds day 1 A cat and mouse game of waiting for wind The ACO 11th Musto Skiff World Championships 2022 kicked off at Kiel Week with some light wind racing for the Pre-Worlds on Tuesday 21st June. by Euan Hurter Posted 23 Jun 12:41 BST New Arrivals and Summer Offers New Arrivals and Summer Offers CoastWaterSports monitor hundreds of competitor prices daily We Check 1000's of Prices Daily! We monitor hundreds of competitors daily to make sure you get the best prices time after time! by CoastWaterSports Posted 23 Jun 12:00 BST Massimo Dighe heads to IPC Massimo Dighe heads to IPC As Deputy Director of World Para Sports Massimo Dighe will join the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as Deputy Director of World Para Sports on 1 July 2022. by World Sailing Posted 23 Jun 11:21 BST Bala Long Distance this weekend Bala Long Distance this weekend Round 4 of the Great British Sailing Challenge This weekend sees the fourth round of the Great British Sailing Challenge 2022, the Bala Long Distance. Bala is the largest natural lake in Wales, set in the stunning Snowdonia National Park. by Simon Lovesey Posted 23 Jun 11:06 BST Coppet Week Regatta at Saundersfoot Coppet Week Regatta at Saundersfoot An upturn in numbers after recent years Saundersfoot Sailing Club were pleased to be able to put on their annual Coppet Week Regatta over the Spring Bank Holiday week and it was encouraging to see an upturn in numbers after recent years with a fleet of 40 boats arriving for the event. by Kevin Upstill Posted 23 Jun 10:55 BST Solo Midland Area Championship at Northampton Solo Midland Area Championship at Northampton Oliver Davenport runs pre-event training then wins the title For those who were keen enough the weekend started on Friday with a training session run by club members Kev Hall and Oliver Davenport, this saw a group of six hitting to water the sharpen their skills ahead of the weekend of racing. by Oliver Davenport & Kev Hall Posted 23 Jun 10:31 BST Searching for Silver Searching for Silver Lost trophies from 505 championships need hunting down As the UK settles down to the celebration of the Queen's platinum jubilee, we can also look back to that summer, 70 years ago when the sport of dinghy sailing was at the start of a fundamental reshaping as it moved to create the activity we enjoy today. by David Henshall Posted 23 Jun 09:00 BST Squib Nationals at Kinsale midweek update Squib Nationals at Kinsale midweek update Ric O'shea leading Lady Penelope & Lucy Counts The Bandon Co-op Squib Nationals saw 54 Squibs converge on Kinsale. Launching on a cold Saturday under the strict instructions of Fiona and the fantastic onshore team, many of the fleet were appreciative of the woolly hats provided in the welcome pack. by Alex Porteous Posted 23 Jun 08:24 BST Formula Windsurfing Foil Worlds at Torbole overall Formula Windsurfing Foil Worlds at Torbole overall Nicolas Goyard and Sofia Renna crowned champions The Formula Foil World Championship, an event organised by the Circolo Surf Torbole in collaboration with the International IWA class, the Italian Sailing Federation and the Garda Trentino Vela Consortium, came to an end in Torbole, on Garda Trentino by Elena Giolai Posted 23 Jun 08:14 BST 2022 Roschier Baltic Sea Race preview 2022 Roschier Baltic Sea Race preview An international fleet prepares for the inaugural 630-mile offshore race With the new Roschier Baltic Sea Race starting from Helsinki Finland, the international fleet is preparing for the Royal Ocean Racing Club's inaugural 630-mile offshore race. by Louay Habib Posted 23 Jun 06:36 BST All systems go for Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 All systems go for Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 Crews begin to assemble ahead of the racing The time has come and it is all systems go for the start of Superyacht Cup Palma 2022, with a diverse selection of some of the planet's most inspiring superyachts preparing to put on a show at the home of Mediterranean superyachting. by Daphne Morgan Barnicoat Posted 23 Jun 06:01 BST