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RORC Caribbean 600 Record for Maserati Multi70
The extraordinary events will be remembered for years to come
© RORC / Arthur Daniel
160 boats for the Oxford Blue
National 18 prevails in Selden SailJuice Winter Series finale
© Tim Olin / www.olinphoto.co.uk
Australia triumph on home waters
In historic win at inaugural Sydney SailGP
© Chris Cameron / SailGP
18ft Skiff Australian Championship concludes
A wonderful final day of action-packed racing on Sydney Harbour
© Frank Quealey
Third overall for Great Britain SailGP Team
Exciting potential of the team shown at Sydney SailGP
© Lloyd Images / SailGP
Torsional Furling Cable - What's an S-Splice?
Torsional Furling Cable - What's an S-Splice?
Another cunning use for the 'Chinese finger trap' principle
When it comes to furling cables, custom top-down cables (for loose luff, asymmetrical gennakers) and bottom-up cables (for code zeros and staysails) can sometimes be expensive. Torsional rope can often be a viable alternative.
by Kerri Robson
Posted 22 Feb 09:00 GMT
Regional Youth Champion Awards at RYA Dinghy Show
Regional Youth Champion Awards at RYA Dinghy Show
Eleven sailors and windsurfers have been revealed as winners
Each of the regional and home country champions and their families have been invited to the official awards presentation taking place at 13:30 on Sunday 03 March, at the RYA Dinghy Show.
by Becky Gilbert-Wood
Posted 21 Feb 20:08 GMT
Cowes Classics Week opens for entries
Cowes Classics Week opens for entries
Red Funnel will be providing invaluable support for both the organisers and competitors
Cowes Classics Week, the largest classic yacht regatta in the world is delighted to announce today that Red Funnel has taken the role of Signature Sponsor for the event.
by Cowes Classics Week
Posted 21 Feb 20:06 GMT
Heineken Regatta Village to open on February 25th
Heineken Regatta Village to open on February 25th
Showing what people can expect during the week of the Regatta
The St Maarten Heineken Regatta will set sail on February 28th – March 3rd and is hosting a kick-off party with the grand opening of the Regatta Village this coming Monday February 25th at 6pm.
by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Posted 21 Feb 17:11 GMT
How sailors are preparing for The Ocean Race
How sailors are preparing for The Ocean Race
Two and a half years to go to the start
With just over two and a half years to go to the start, the organisers and sailors are already busy preparing behind the scenes for this new event on the IMOCA calendar.
by IMOCA Globe Series
Posted 21 Feb 16:56 GMT
RORC Caribbean 600 - Class40 fight to the finish
RORC Caribbean 600 - Class40 fight to the finish
Class40 Eärendil won Line Honours for the Class40 Division
In the early hours of Thursday 21 February, after two and a half days and nights of intense competition and over 600 miles of racing, it all came down to just a few minutes.
by Louay Habib
Posted 21 Feb 16:05 GMT
Zhik's new ECO wetsuits first UK preview
Zhik's new ECO wetsuits first UK preview
Take a look at the RYA Dinghy Show
On show for the first time in the UK at the RYA Dinghy Show, Zhik's new ECO technical wetsuits look set to change the face of performance sailing wear for the future.
by Liz Rushall
Posted 21 Feb 14:00 GMT
Torbay Royal Regatta 2019 preview
Torbay Royal Regatta 2019 preview
Set for the August Bank Holiday Weekend
Three great days of racing for IRC and Cruiser Classes, Sportsboats, PY Dinghies and Junior Classes with racing taking place on the fine sailing waters of Torbay on the English Riviera.
by Bob Penfold
Posted 21 Feb 13:05 GMT
RS Aero UK Winter Championship at The Oxford Blue
RS Aero UK Winter Championship at The Oxford Blue
A whopping 48 of the 160 boats entered were RS Aeros
Race one set the precedent, with inconsistent gusts and shifts being the challenge of the day. As the first race started, the wind was very light.
by Tim Hire
Posted 21 Feb 12:15 GMT
Dart 18 Worlds day 4
Dart 18 Worlds day 4
Competition recommences after a lay-day in Thailand
Sun again and a postponed start as the wind took more time to pick up today. The competition recommenced after a lay-day and a very good party until the early hours of this morning.
by Mark Hamill-Stewart
Posted 21 Feb 12:08 GMT
On the campaign trail
On the campaign trail
We speak to GJW Direct sponsored sailor Jack Graham-Troll
Jack Graham-Troll is a Laser 4.7 sailor who is working his way up the fleet at RYA Squad events at the same time as trying to balance his school work and other weekend activities.
by Mark Jardine
Posted 21 Feb 11:36 GMT
RS800 20th anniversary celebrations
RS800 20th anniversary celebrations
The design is 20 years old this year, but the class is going from strength to strength
The RS800 design is 20 years old this year, but the class is going from strength to strength. Nationals attendance has grown for the last five years and over 960 sailors have competed in the 20 National Championships since 1999.
by Emma McEwen
Posted 21 Feb 11:02 GMT
Monohull line honours for Wizard
Monohull line honours for Wizard
Magic Moment in the RORC Caribbean 600
David & Peter Askew (USA) racing their Volvo 70 Wizard have taken Monohull Line Honours in the RORC Caribbean 600 crossing the finish line on Wednesday 20 February at 07:08:44 AST in an elapsed time of 1d 19h 38m 44s.
by Louay Habib
Posted 20 Feb 21:20 GMT
Blithfield Barrel round 4
Blithfield Barrel round 4
Another windy edition to conclude the series
The fourth and final round of the 2018-19 Blithfield Barrel was another windy edition, the wind was challenging, but nowhere near as extreme as the previous round which was abandoned mid-race due to deteriorating conditions.
by Tim Male
Posted 20 Feb 21:03 GMT
SEAS scheme gets national award
SEAS scheme gets national award
A North Wales sailing centre has received the #MoreThanSailing Award
Jon Gamon and SEAS (Supporting Enabling Accessible Sailing) Sailability group at Conway Centre on Anglesey collected the #MoreThanSailing Award at 2019 RYA Sailability Annual Awards, at Sailability National Conference and Awards Dinner at Wyboston Lakes.
by RYA Cymru-Wales
Posted 20 Feb 20:51 GMT
Golden Globe Race day 234
Golden Globe Race day 234
Third placed Estonian skipper Uku Randmaa has escaped disqualification
Third placed Estonian skipper Uku Randmaa has escaped disqualification from the Golden Globe race after breaching the strict rules forbidding outside assistance, but has been handed a 72-hour penalty for asking and receiving weather routing information
by Barry Pickthall, Golden Globe Race
Posted 20 Feb 18:01 GMT
Ausome Charity takes on the Fastnet
Ausome Charity takes on the Fastnet
With a global autistic crew
Ausome, a registered charity promoting the personal and social growth of individuals of all ages who have Autism Spectrum Conditions through an exciting programme of sailing, has launched a campaign to compete in the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race.
by Paul Wood
Posted 20 Feb 15:41 GMT
Burghfield Winter Optimist Open
Burghfield Winter Optimist Open
Rooster Optimist Southern Traveller Series event
Burghfield hosted the first of its two annual Optimist Open meetings on a misty Saturday 16th February. Following bacon baps and briefings a gentle 4-6 knots from the south arrived to start racing mid morning.
by Tom Jones
Posted 20 Feb 15:22 GMT
Cadet Class 2019 Season Preview
Cadet Class 2019 Season Preview
Cadet sailors will be out in force at the RYA Dinghy Show
It doesn't quite feel right to say that anticipation is growing ahead of the 2019 Cadet Season as things never really stop in the UK Cadet Class through the winter anyway.
by Neil Collingridge
Posted 20 Feb 13:00 GMT
RS400s back in force
RS400s back in force
For the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club Spring Series
The annual RS400 Spring series resumes again this Sunday 24th February at the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. This event along with its precursor the Autumn Series has enjoyed remarkable success at the Co. Down Club.
by Gerry Reid
Posted 20 Feb 12:52 GMT
Class association set to return to RYA Dinghy Show
Class association set to return to RYA Dinghy Show
Among this year's exhibitors are more than 80 class associations
The RYA launched the Class Association Stage at the 2018 RYA Dinghy Show, featuring various different classes, spread throughout the weekend.
by Becky Gilbert-Wood
Posted 20 Feb 12:00 GMT
Noble Marine Winter Championship Preview
Noble Marine Winter Championship Preview
Season begins this Saturday at Chew Valley Lake
The National Solo season begins this Saturday at Chew Valley Lake S.C. and with a very promising forecast, a large and talented fleet is anticipated.
by Will Loy
Posted 20 Feb 11:03 GMT
RORC Caribbean 600 Record for Maserati Multi70
RORC Caribbean 600 Record for Maserati Multi70
The extraordinary events will be remembered for years to come
Maserati Multi 70 skippered by Giovanni Soldini (ITA) crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600 at 20:49:00 AST on Tuesday 19 February 2019 in an elapsed time of one day, 06 hours 49 minutes and 00 seconds
by Louay Habib
Posted 20 Feb 10:17 GMT
23 years of 18ft Skiff Racing Sponsorship
23 years of 18ft Skiff Racing Sponsorship
The Rag & Famish Hotel has been a successful sponsor of the 18 Footers on Sydney Harbour
Since the late George Calligeros purchased 'The Rag' in May 1975, the hotel has developed equally strong family values as Peter and Anna Calligeros continue the business under the Calligeros Hotel group banner.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 20 Feb 09:50 GMT
From Grass Roots to Grand Prix
From Grass Roots to Grand Prix
Marlow Ropes showcase Education & Innovation at the RYA Dinghy Show
Meet your British Sailing Team heroes, win a race day at the European Championships & learn the latest innovations in ropes with Marlow Ropes (Stand G42) at this year's RYA Dinghy Show.
by Emma Donovan
Posted 20 Feb 09:00 GMT
Big conditions to kick start European season
Big conditions to kick start European season
Wild rides in Vilamoura for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes
Vilamoura, Portugal, has been growing as a winter destination for the past few seasons. Regattas in December and now February attracted 109 and then 116 boats respectively across 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17.
by Ben Remocker
Posted 20 Feb 05:56 GMT
Did someone say Opa?!
Did someone say Opa?!
The “Emerald Isle of Greece”
Corfu is blessed with endless amounts of epic hiking trails, but beyond its verdant landscapes, you will find flamingos by the Lefkimmi salt pans, pods of dolphins along its shimmering coastline and the traditional “smashing of the plates” come Easter!
by Sunsail
Posted 19 Feb 22:19 GMT
Entries open for Rolex Giraglia 2019
Entries open for Rolex Giraglia 2019
Innovation in 67th edition with the finish line in Monaco
There will be an innovation in edition number 67 of the Rolex Giraglia 2019 with the finish of the offshore race in the waters of the Principality of Monaco and plenty of news also in St Tropez.
by Yacht Club Italiano
Posted 19 Feb 18:47 GMT
RORC Caribbean 60 day 2
RORC Caribbean 60 day 2
Multi70 Maserati and MOD70 Argo have been ripping up the race track
Maserati, skippered by Giovanni Soldini led at Guadeloupe by 12 miles, but in terms of time, that is less than 30 minutes ahead of Jason Carroll's Argo. The two rocket ships are expected to finish the race around sundown today.
by Louay Habib
Posted 19 Feb 16:30 GMT
MS Amlin Yacht sponsor 70th year of EAORA
MS Amlin Yacht sponsor 70th year of EAORA
Continuing to offer regular racing across the Thames Estuary
MS Amlin Yacht, one of the UK's leading boat insurance specialists have confirmed sponsorship of the 70th year of East Anglian Offshore Racing Association who offer regular racing across the Thames Estuary.
by Paul Wood
Posted 19 Feb 15:40 GMT
40th anniversary Sigma 33 Championship
40th anniversary Sigma 33 Championship
To be held at Dartmouth in June
The relentlessly popular one design Sigma 33 is celebrating its 40th anniversary this summer at class championships, taking place in Dartmouth on June 14-16.
by Andrew Laming
Posted 19 Feb 15:14 GMT
Champions recognised at RYA Sailability Awards
Champions recognised at RYA Sailability Awards
Sailability National Conference the most popular to date
The 2019 RYA Sailability Annual Awards were presented last weekend at the Sailability National Conference and Awards dinner at Wyboston Lakes.
by Becky Gilbert-Wood
Posted 19 Feb 14:18 GMT
LTSC Perisher Series day 7
LTSC Perisher Series day 7
Spring-like sailing for the penultimate race
The penultimate race of the Lymington Town Sailing Club's Perisher Series was sailed in spring-like conditions.
by Simon Ward
Posted 19 Feb 12:58 GMT
Event No.12 joining Match Race Super League 2019
Event No.12 joining Match Race Super League 2019
12 events worldwide in 10 countries on four continents
The Match Race Super League is proud to announce that the AIRCALIN Match Race in Noumea (NCL) will be the sixth event of the 2019 season, making it to 12 events worldwide in 10 countries on four continents.
by Match Race Super League
Posted 19 Feb 12:22 GMT
Harken Product Focus: McLube
Harken Product Focus: McLube
This month, we're focusing on hardware care
With such a huge range of hardware out there, the Harken Tech Team would like to help untangle the different options available. Every month we will be producing a product focus article, giving advice on how to pick the right product for the job.
by Alice Markham
Posted 19 Feb 12:00 GMT
Registration opens for 2019 Rolex Big Boat Series
Registration opens for 2019 Rolex Big Boat Series
A well-earned reputation for breeze-on sailing and long courses
Winter might still be exerting its chilly influence over most of the country, but an undeniable harbinger of the coming sailing season arrived on February 18 when St. Francis Yacht Club, in San Francisco, California, posted the Notice of Race.
by St. Francis Yacht Club
Posted 19 Feb 11:41 GMT
Dart 18 Worlds day 3
Dart 18 Worlds day 3
Three days of excellent sailing so far
"I'm in Paradise" said Nicola. This is no surprise as the sun shone all day with winds building to 17 knots of wind and she and her skipper Herve Le Maux had just had their best performance of the competition.
by Mark Hamill-Stewart
Posted 19 Feb 11:07 GMT
NeilPryde Sailing Team Riders announced for 2019
NeilPryde Sailing Team Riders announced for 2019
Supporting some of the UK's most promising young sailors
The iconic brand for dinghy and keelboat sailors is supporting some of the UK's most promising young sailors with a range of kit to protect them while they keep active on the water.
by Marina Johnson
Posted 19 Feb 10:15 GMT
FD Worlds at Nelson YC, New Zealand after day 3
FD Worlds at Nelson YC, New Zealand after day 3
Szabolcs Majthenyi and András Domokos lead
The first three days of the Flying Dutchman World Championships have been completed. The results are close at the top of the leader board with Hun 70 (Szabolcs Majthenyi and András Domokos) leading on 7 points with GER 88 (Kay-Uwe Lüdtke and Kai Schäfers)
by Alisdair Daines
Posted 19 Feb 07:14 GMT
Everything is OK at Symonite OK Dinghy Worlds
Everything is OK at Symonite OK Dinghy Worlds
An outstanding success both on and off the water
The 2019 Symonite OK Dinghy World Championship, which has just concluded at Wakatere Boating Club in Auckland, New Zealand, was an outstanding success both on and off the water.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 19 Feb 06:44 GMT
Blast off for the RORC Caribbean 600
Blast off for the RORC Caribbean 600
2019 RORC Caribbean 600 kicked off in spectacular conditions
The 2019 RORC Caribbean 600 kicked off in spectacular conditions off the south coast of Antigua with the magnificent fleet starting the 600 mile non-stop offshore race in bright sunshine, full-on gusting tradewinds and two-metre high waves.
by Louay Habib
Posted 19 Feb 04:12 GMT
Itchenor Winter Warmer Series
Itchenor Winter Warmer Series
Merlin Rockets as well as RS200s for the first time
On the weekend of 16/17 February, Itchenor SC hosted Merlin Rockets as well as RS200s for the first time in the annual Winter Warmer series.
by George Yeoman
Posted 18 Feb 22:54 GMT
Mothquito in Milan for Foiling Awards 2018
Mothquito in Milan for Foiling Awards 2018
As a nominee for the awards for the best design
Mothquito was present at the award ceremony of the Foiling Awards 2018, as a nominee for the awards for the best design 2018, a recognition of the highest prestige that has placed Mothquito among the best designs in the world of foiling.
by Mothquito Foiling Catamaran
Posted 18 Feb 17:34 GMT
Marlow Ropes Leigh & Lowton Tipsy Icicle day 7
Marlow Ropes Leigh & Lowton Tipsy Icicle day 7
Spring sunshine comes early to the Flash
Three good races in sparkling warm conditions gave the 60+ competitors for the week 7 of the Marlow Tipsy Icicle plenty to smile about.
by Richard Catchpole
Posted 18 Feb 15:33 GMT
Fleetwood RC Laser Winter Series round 4
Fleetwood RC Laser Winter Series round 4
Time to retire the old start sequence gadgetry
The weather was mild and looked like although adequate wind in strength was coming from the South, a tricky direction. Seven skippers present.
by Tony Wilson
Posted 18 Feb 15:18 GMT
Zhik T3 Trapeze Harness
Zhik T3 Trapeze Harness
On sale at the RYA Dinghy Show
At the October 2018 World Sailing Conference, it was agreed that quick release trapeze harnesses will become mandatory by 2023. See for yourself how to pop out of the new Zhik T3 trapeze harness, in a matter of seconds.
by Liz Rushall
Posted 18 Feb 14:00 GMT
Don't miss a thing with the RYA Dinghy Show App
Don't miss a thing with the RYA Dinghy Show App
Plan your visit and navigate your way around the show with the free, official show app
The RYA Dinghy Show in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki is just around the corner, returning to Alexandra Palace on 02-03 March. Plan your visit and navigate your way around the show with the free, official show app.
by Becky Gilbert-Wood
Posted 18 Feb 13:41 GMT
RYA Recognised Training Centre status awarded
RYA Recognised Training Centre status awarded
Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club recognised for quality training
Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club is celebrating after gaining accreditation as a centre of excellence for the quality of its training.
by Phil Whitehead
Posted 18 Feb 13:35 GMT
Torsional Furling Cable - What's an S-Splice?
When it comes to furling cables, custom top-down cables (for loose luff, asymmetrical gennakers) and bottom-up cables (for code zeros and staysails) can sometimes be expensive. Torsional rope can often be a viable alternative.
On the campaign trail
Jack Graham-Troll is a Laser 4.7 sailor who is working his way up the fleet at RYA Squad events at the same time as trying to balance his school work and other weekend activities.
Zhik's new ECO wetsuits first UK preview
On show for the first time in the UK at the RYA Dinghy Show, Zhik's new ECO technical wetsuits look set to change the face of performance sailing wear for the future.
Whaddya reckon?
So what if you made the running surface hard? Really, really, really hard, actually. But still made from water, however? Well that would make it ice then.
From Grass Roots to Grand Prix
Meet your British Sailing Team heroes, win a race day at the European Championships & learn the latest innovations in ropes with Marlow Ropes (Stand G42) at this year's RYA Dinghy Show.
Podcast: 50 knots across Sydney Harbour
SailGP... it's been a long time coming but now the day is upon us and these boats have been looking sensational on Sydney Harbour.
Did someone say Opa?!
Corfu is blessed with endless amounts of epic hiking trails, but beyond its verdant landscapes, you will find flamingos by the Lefkimmi salt pans, pods of dolphins along its shimmering coastline and the traditional “smashing of the plates” come Easter!
This one goes to eleven!
Right. So that quickly and firmly establishes this as an homage to Spinal Tap. However, in reality, what we are dealing with is the impending commencement of all things SailGP.
Harken Product Focus: McLube
With such a huge range of hardware out there, the Harken Tech Team would like to help untangle the different options available. Every month we will be producing a product focus article, giving advice on how to pick the right product for the job.
The Future of Sailing webinars
Liz Rushall of Rushall Marketing, Mark Jardine, Editor of YachtsandYachting.com and Sail-World.com, and Alistair Dickson from the RYA Sport Participation Team have run a series of webinars over the last 12 months.
NeilPryde Sailing Team Riders announced for 2019
The iconic brand for dinghy and keelboat sailors is supporting some of the UK's most promising young sailors with a range of kit to protect them while they keep active on the water.
The pleasure and the pain
If you have done enough racing, chances are you've had more than your share of going from boiled lollies to chocolates.
Zhik T3 Trapeze Harness
At the October 2018 World Sailing Conference, it was agreed that quick release trapeze harnesses will become mandatory by 2023. See for yourself how to pop out of the new Zhik T3 trapeze harness, in a matter of seconds.
Make 2019 count!
"It's just one cup..." but if every one of us reduces our plastic waste consumption by just one item every day it will make a huge impact. So how about we all take one step towards a more sustainable sailing life.
Cousin Trestec Constrictor - A Textile Rope Clutch
At some point in our lives, we have all experienced the vice-like grip of the 'Chinese finger trap'; when pulled, the cylindrical, woven braid is designed to contract and constrain the finger.
The story of WetsuitOutlet.co.uk
We recently caught up with Ian Homan of Wetsuitoutlet.co.uk and Tristan Hutt of Zhik, about how they work together, and the size and reach of the online retailer based in Shoeburyness, Essex.