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A whopping 90 competitors in the ILCA 6 fleet
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No more excuses
2025 is all about club sailors, weekend warriors, open meeting stalwarts
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Northstar Canada has stellar win
As Blackfoils stumble in Rolex Los Angeles SailGP final
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Give the Gift of Adventure this Mother's Day
Give the Gift of Adventure this Mother's Day
With Henri-Lloyd's premium sailing kit - crafted for comfort, style, and unforgettable journeys
This Mother's Day, give the gift of adventure with Henri-Lloyd's premium sailing kit - crafted for comfort, style, and unforgettable journeys on the water. Plus enjoy Free Shipping on all womenswear until March 24th at midnight.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 21 Mar 16:00 GMT
DF95 Winter Series event 9 at East Kent RSC
DF95 Winter Series event 9 at East Kent RSC
Twelve skippers found warm light winds, flat water and sunshine
Twelve skippers found warm light winds, flat water and sunshine for the penultimate East Kent Winter series DF95 event at Sheppey. Ralph Wilkinson ably ran 16 races on courses set and adjusted by Alan Hounsell, who also raced.
by Peter Jackson
Posted 21 Mar 15:28 GMT
Up & coming young athletes look to make their mark
Up & coming young athletes look to make their mark
At post-Olympic Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca
The entry lists are now almost definitive and confirm a historic post-Olympic edition, with almost 850 boats registered comparing favourably to the 779 which took part at the first Sofia regatta of the Paris 2024 cycle.
by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía
Posted 21 Mar 10:40 GMT
sMRT Digital SARfinder MOB tracker now available
sMRT Digital SARfinder MOB tracker now available
Wescom Group's bridge mounted 121.5 MHz tracking and alarm system
Wescom Group is delighted to announce the availability of the of the sMRT Digital SARfinder, a bridge mounted 121.5 MHz tracking and alarm system, that is designed to work seamlessly alongside Wescom Group's range of commercial distress beacons.
by Wescom Group
Posted 21 Mar 10:10 GMT
SailGP: Denmark out for San Francisco
SailGP: Denmark out for San Francisco
Damage sustained in Los Angeles was deemed too extensive to repair in time for the weekend.
The Rockwool Denmark Racing SailGP Team will not compete in San Francisco after damage sustained in Los Angeles was deemed too extensive to repair in time for the weekend.
by SailGP Media
Posted 21 Mar 04:16 GMT
2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco day 2
2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Morocco day 2
Sand, sea, no wind - Sometimes things don't go to plan
Dakhla, squeezed between the desert and the ocean in Morrocco's south, is famous for its strong and consistent winds. Sometimes things don't go to plan.
by WingFoil Racing World Cup
Posted 20 Mar 19:09 GMT
19 mixed duos set for the Transat Paprec
19 mixed duos set for the Transat Paprec
All the skippers and partners have gathered at Paprec Bretagne's headquarters in Le Rheu
A key race in the calendar and in the French Elite Ocean Racing Championship, the first transatlantic race to be sailed on equal terms and to be entirely mixed since the previous edition, the Transat Paprec promises a great battle across the Atlantic.
by Transat Paprec
Posted 20 Mar 17:49 GMT
World Sailing congratulates new IOC President
World Sailing congratulates new IOC President
Elected following today's vote in the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece,
World Sailing sends its warmest congratulations to new IOC President Kirsty Coventry.
by World Sailing
Posted 20 Mar 17:32 GMT
Brazil tops the podium in SailGP's Impact League
Brazil tops the podium in SailGP's Impact League
Clean up project of Pombeda Island in Guanabara Bay, Rio praised by judges
The Mubadala Brazil SailGP team secured the top spot in the first Focus Area of the 2025 season Impact League - SailGP's "Podium for the Planet" - the season-long competition that rewards teams for driving environmental action.
by SailGP
Posted 20 Mar 17:11 GMT
The Eric Twiname Trust RS Tera and RS Feva Scheme
The Eric Twiname Trust RS Tera and RS Feva Scheme
A fantastic opportunity for your club to buy at nearly a 40% discount
RS Sailing is honoured to collaborate with The Eric Twiname Trust again in 2025 for the 14th RS Tera ET Scheme and the 1st RS Feva ET Scheme to facilitate junior racing classes in clubs across the UK.
by RS Sailing
Posted 20 Mar 16:00 GMT
Semaine Olympique Française preview
Semaine Olympique Française preview
See you in Hyères in a month
The world's leading Olympic sailors are gearing up - as they have for more than 50 years - for the unique challenge of the Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée (SOF).
by Fédération Française de Voile
Posted 20 Mar 15:32 GMT
11th Hour Racing's Francesca Clapcich partnership
11th Hour Racing's Francesca Clapcich partnership
Strengthening its title sponsorship as she embarks on a groundbreaking campaign
11th Hour Racing has expanded its partnership with professional sailor Francesca Clapcich (ITA/USA), strengthening its title sponsorship as she embarks on a groundbreaking campaign.
by Alessandra Ghezzi
Posted 20 Mar 14:49 GMT
Northamptonshire Youth Series final training
Northamptonshire Youth Series final training
Now it's getting serious and the kids can put their training into action
A total of sixteen juniors from 12 to 17 years old joined in the final round of winter training for young dinghy sailors. The event was held at Pitsford Reservoir, home of Northampton Sailing Club, with youngsters from Middle Nene SC also participating.
by Wilf Kunze
Posted 20 Mar 14:09 GMT
New Colourway for Henri-Lloyd Biscay Jacket
New Colourway for Henri-Lloyd Biscay Jacket
The new all-navy jacket teams perfectly with the ever-popular Coastal Salopettes
Henri-Lloyd has introduced a new colourway into its popular Biscay range for 2025, which teams perfectly with the ever-popular Coastal Hi-Fit salopettes.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 20 Mar 12:00 GMT
Entry open for all 2025 OK Dinghy Major Events
Entry open for all 2025 OK Dinghy Major Events
The Worlds on Lake Garda is expected to be biggest OK Dinghy event of all time
The 2025 OK Dinghy season has all the hallmarks of being another epic year for the class with record turnouts forecast at some iconic venues across Europe.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 20 Mar 11:46 GMT
ILCA 4 UK National Open 1 at the WPNSA
ILCA 4 UK National Open 1 at the WPNSA
6 races in arctic winds
The first ILCA UK National Open of the year took place this weekend at a very cold Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy with arctic winds from the N/NE. Six, 40-minute races took place across the weekend in the harbour on Saturday and Sunday.
by Ethan Rhodes
Posted 20 Mar 11:20 GMT
Ovington Inland Championships at Grafham
Ovington Inland Championships at Grafham
110 sailors spread across 83 boats and 6 classes attended
It was great to see over 110 sailors spread across 83 boats and six classes for the Ovington Inland championship. This regatta has become a season opener for our classes over the years and whilst the sun was out, the temperatures stayed down.
by Ovington Boats
Posted 20 Mar 09:00 GMT
Entry open for RS100, RS500 and RS600 Nationals
Entry open for RS100, RS500 and RS600 Nationals
The legendary Mount's Bay will host their Noble Marine Nationals
The RS Class Association announce the opening of the third consecutive National Championships at Mount's Bay Sailing Club.
by RS Class Association
Posted 20 Mar 08:19 GMT
IRC Inland Nationals at Windermere
IRC Inland Nationals at Windermere
The series took place from November to March and conditions improved as the series progressed
The IRC Inland National Championships took place at Windermere Cruising Association on various weekends over the Winter of 2024/2025. Sponsored by Spinlock the series was blighted by Winter storms meaning the loss of some of the races.
by Stephen Graham
Posted 20 Mar 07:34 GMT
2025 ILCA UK National Open 1 at the WPNSA
2025 ILCA UK National Open 1 at the WPNSA
An exceptionally competitive racing environment in the ILCA 7 fleet
The ILCA 7 fleet featured 40 boats, including most of the British Sailing Team, many of the top ILCA 7 sailors, a strong contingent of 10 Masters, and a few competitors experiencing their first major event.
by James Percival-Cooke & UKLA
Posted 20 Mar 06:21 GMT
RHKYC and RIYC set sail for Admiral's Cup
RHKYC and RIYC set sail for Admiral's Cup
15 teams from around the world have entered prior to the 28th February deadline
The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce that 15 teams from around the world have entered the 2025 Admiral's Cup prior to the 28th February deadline.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 20 Mar 05:51 GMT
34 nations now actively involved in Para Sailing
34 nations now actively involved in Para Sailing
World Sailing publishes six-month progress report on Para Inclusive Strategy
World Sailing has published a progress report on the World Sailing Para Inclusive Strategy 2024-2029, six months on from its launch with current participation data showing that 34 nations are now actively involved in international Para Sailing.
by World Sailing
Posted 20 Mar 05:14 GMT
Starcross YC awarded Pathway Club status
Starcross YC awarded Pathway Club status
One of the first to receive the new award
Starcross Yacht Club, on the River Exe in Devon, has been announced as one of the first clubs in the country to be awarded the new British Sailing Pathway Club status.
by Starcross Yacht Club
Posted 19 Mar 19:27 GMT
2025 ILCA UK National Open 1 at the WPNSA
2025 ILCA UK National Open 1 at the WPNSA
A whopping 90 competitors turned up in the ILCA 6 fleet
It was a frosty but fierce start to the first UK ILCA National Open of 2025. A whopping 90 competitors turned up in the ILCA 6 fleet, braving the elements for a weekend of intense racing.
by Matilda Nicholls
Posted 19 Mar 18:51 GMT
Melges UK Extends Dinghy & Watersports Show Offers
Melges UK Extends Dinghy & Watersports Show Offers
Giving people the chance to take demo Melges 15 and Skeeta for a test sail
There was so much interest in the Melges 15 and the Skeeta at the Dinghy Watersports Show that Melges UK its extending the deadline for its show offers until the 7th of April giving people the chance to take our demo boats for a test sail.
by Melges UK
Posted 19 Mar 16:00 GMT
2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 1
2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series Round 1
Sunsail Zephyr takes the win in first event of the series
Round 1 of the 2025 YachtsandYachting.com Racing Series was held over the weekend of 15th & 16th March. The Series comprises of five weekend events and a single day final late in the year.
by Terry Hunt
Posted 19 Mar 15:50 GMT
RS700 rescheduled 2024 Inlands at Queen Mary
RS700 rescheduled 2024 Inlands at Queen Mary
A strong turnout of skilled sailors took part in a series of challenging races
The RS700 Inland Championship took place over the weekend of the 15th and 16th of March 2025 at Queen Mary Sailing Club (QMSC).
by James Clark
Posted 19 Mar 15:29 GMT
ITCA Rooster Southern Toppers at Spinnaker
ITCA Rooster Southern Toppers at Spinnaker
Perfect sailing conditions with sunny weather and a moderate north-easterly for the 32 sailors
Perfect sailing conditions with sunny weather and a moderate north-easterly wind greeted 32 Topper sailors to Spinnaker Sailing Club on 16th March, with fifteen 5.3 and seventeen 4.2 sailors.
by Sally W,Lewis Miller,Henry Pashley,Emily Doughty
Posted 19 Mar 15:01 GMT
Starting the RS Venture Class Association
Starting the RS Venture Class Association
Kaia Bint Savage chatted with Jazz Turner about promoting inclusion in sailing
Kaia Bint Savage chatted with Jazz Turner during the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show about the challenge of starting the RS Venture Class Association and promoting inclusion in sailing.
by Kaia Bint Savage
Posted 19 Mar 14:30 GMT
RS800 Spring Championship at Queen Mary
RS800 Spring Championship at Queen Mary
A brisk Nor Easter makes it feel more like the Winter Championship
Queen Mary SC hosted the 2025 RS800 Spring Championship alongside events for the RS200s, RS400s and RS700s. Ten boats entered what might have better been described as the "Winter" championships with a brisk Nor Easter in evidence for the whole weekend.
by Ralph Singleton
Posted 19 Mar 12:11 GMT
Sea Sure Solutions Nationals at Burton Preview
Sea Sure Solutions Nationals at Burton Preview
The most prestigious event in the Solution calendar will be held on 7th & 8th June
The Solution Class Association is thrilled to announce Sea Sure as the official title sponsor for the 2025 National Championship. As the most prestigious event in the Solution calendar, the Nationals will take place at Burton Sailing Club.
by Jon Steward
Posted 19 Mar 10:57 GMT
OK Inlands at Grafham
OK Inlands at Grafham
The Ovington Regatta has become a regular and popular fixture on the OK calendar
With 30 competitors entered and a good, albeit cold forecast, it was looking like it was going to be a great first event of 2025.
by Oli Davenport
Posted 19 Mar 09:56 GMT
Allspars sponsor Merlin Rocket South West Series
Allspars sponsor Merlin Rocket South West Series
The series kicks off this weekend with a two-day opening event at Salcombe Yacht Club
The Merlin Rocket Owners' Association is delighted to announce Allspars as the title sponsor for the 2025 South West Series.
by MROA
Posted 19 Mar 08:39 GMT
Fireflys during the Ovington Inlands at Grafham
Fireflys during the Ovington Inlands at Grafham
Sam and Benjamin Pascoe win in a new Ovington boat
With the 505 still in the container coming home from Australia, I needed a boat to sail for the Ovington Inlands. Jono Pank very kindly offered the new Ovington class demo Firefly. I have to admit it is not my normal style / speed of boat.
by Sam Pascoe
Posted 19 Mar 07:47 GMT
Phantom class at the Ovington Inlands
Phantom class at the Ovington Inlands
One sailor declared he was a broken man
Grafham Water hosted the Ovington Inlands event over the weekend of Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March. The event was shared with the OKs, Fireflys, Flying Fifteens, 505s and Musto Skiffs on two separate courses.
by Andy Smith
Posted 19 Mar 07:17 GMT
Nacra 15 Training and Spring Points 2 at Weston
Nacra 15 Training and Spring Points 2 at Weston
Racing goes down to the final lap of the last race
On Saturday morning, 7 boats rigged up ready for a 9:30 briefing before a day's training led by coaches James Hadden and Ben Harris.
by Matt Emerson
Posted 19 Mar 06:35 GMT
Snowflake Sailing Club Double Handed Open
Snowflake Sailing Club Double Handed Open
Including Single Handed dinghy club racing
The Double Handed Dinghy Open saw 15 boats with varying speeds from a 470 to a Gull.
by Hamish Harmer
Posted 19 Mar 06:21 GMT
Foiling Race Coach course at the WPNSA
Foiling Race Coach course at the WPNSA
Launched by the Andrew Simpson Performance Academy, WASZP & RYA
Last weekend marked an exciting step forward for foiling coaching with the first-ever RYA Foiling Race Coach course. The course was run at the AS Performance Academy, based at WPNSA, in collaboration with the WASZP class.
by Martin Evans
Posted 19 Mar 06:05 GMT
The Ocean Race will return to Auckland in 2027
The Ocean Race will return to Auckland in 2027
New Zealand will host the Southern Ocean stopover for the 12th time
The Ocean Race, the world's toughest test of a team in sport, will return to Auckland, New Zealand in the 2027 edition of the iconic around the world offshore race.
by The Ocean Race
Posted 19 Mar 03:05 GMT
Cadets at Frensham Pond
Cadets at Frensham Pond
An outstanding team of former Cadet sailors ran a morning of training before the races
The Frensham Pond Sailing Club Cadet Open Weekend kicked off with a morning of training. With 30 boats participating, the fleet was split into three. We were fortunate to have an outstanding coaching team of former Cadet sailors.
by Alastair Muir Wood
Posted 18 Mar 19:55 GMT
Haydn Griffiths RNLI Memorial Trophy preview
Haydn Griffiths RNLI Memorial Trophy preview
Leigh & Lowton SC will commemorate passing of young club member with fundraising race
Leigh & Lowton SC will commemorate the sad passing of young club member, Haydn Griffiths, three years ago, with the latest anniversary of our RNLI Trophy Day in his name.
by Richard Catchpole
Posted 18 Mar 19:46 GMT
SailGP 2025 season technological advances
SailGP 2025 season technological advances
Advanced AI integration and new fan experiences put SailGP at the forefront of the industry
The 2025 season of the Rolex SailGP Championship will be the most technologically advanced in sailing history as the league heads to the world's epicenter of tech - San Francisco.
by SailGP
Posted 18 Mar 19:45 GMT
HRH The Princess Royal new Cape Horners Patron
HRH The Princess Royal new Cape Horners Patron
The Princess, a life-long sailor, follows in her late father's footsteps
The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is pleased to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has agreed to become its new Patron.
by Barry Pickthall for IACH
Posted 18 Mar 18:34 GMT
Tributes paid to World Sailing VP Line Markert
Tributes paid to World Sailing VP Line Markert
World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert
World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert, World Sailing Vice President and our fellow sailor.
by World Sailing
Posted 18 Mar 18:05 GMT
Musto Skiff 2024 Class Survey Results
Musto Skiff 2024 Class Survey Results
Event locations, speedpucks, boat experience, training weekends, and event circuit questions
This year's survey included questions on desired World Championship locations, a class member vote on permitting speedpucks in organised events, and questions on the boat experience, training weekends, and event circuits.
by International Musto Skiff Class Association
Posted 18 Mar 17:48 GMT
Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Royal Torbay
Gill Optimist Spring Championships at Royal Torbay
A bright start to the season
The Gill UK Optimist Class Spring Championships, organised by the International Optimist Class Association (IOCA) UK, took place on March 15-16 at the prestigious Royal Torbay Yacht Club in Torquay, Devon.
by IOCA UK
Posted 18 Mar 17:36 GMT
Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Burnham
Merlin Rocket Allen South East Series at Burnham
An opportunity to have 3 races that weren't sausage/triangle/sausage
The Merlin Rocket fleet were welcomed at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham for the Allen South East Series 2025 by barista coffee, pastries and the opportunity to have three races that weren't sausage/triangle/sausage courses.
by Tre Jacobs
Posted 18 Mar 17:06 GMT
Trending Now, This Month's Most Wanted at P&B
Trending Now, This Month's Most Wanted at P&B
Kit sailors can't get enough of this season
When the best sailors choose the same gear, it's worth paying attention. These top performers have been flying off our shelves for the past 30 days – is it time to upgrade your kit?
by P&B
Posted 18 Mar 16:00 GMT
Give the Gift of Adventure this Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, give the gift of adventure with Henri-Lloyd's premium sailing kit - crafted for comfort, style, and unforgettable journeys on the water. Plus enjoy Free Shipping on all womenswear until March 24th at midnight.
RYA influences MCA's changes to regulations
The RYA have been working closely with the the government to make sure that new regulations for leisure vessels are not too restrictive. It seems that any group which operates a "coded" vessel should be thankful.
Up & coming young athletes look to make their mark
The entry lists are now almost definitive and confirm a historic post-Olympic edition, with almost 850 boats registered comparing favourably to the 779 which took part at the first Sofia regatta of the Paris 2024 cycle.
No more excuses
I was wondering if things were going to slow down in sailing after the huge events of 2024, namely the Olympics, America's Cup and Vendée Globe but, if anything, they've speeded up.
sMRT Digital SARfinder MOB tracker now available
Wescom Group is delighted to announce the availability of the of the sMRT Digital SARfinder, a bridge mounted 121.5 MHz tracking and alarm system, that is designed to work seamlessly alongside Wescom Group's range of commercial distress beacons.
The oldest video footage of sailing in Ireland
As we prepare for St Patrick's Day tomorrow, let us direct our exploration of the video archive towards anything Irish. We have discovered several videos from Ireland, starting as early as the 1920s!
The Eric Twiname Trust RS Tera and RS Feva Scheme
RS Sailing is honoured to collaborate with The Eric Twiname Trust again in 2025 for the 14th RS Tera ET Scheme and the 1st RS Feva ET Scheme to facilitate junior racing classes in clubs across the UK.
Two boats. Same Direction.
You know the deal… It means there's a race on. So, the second South Pacific Superyacht Rendezvous is set for August 26 to 29, 2025. If it is even half as much fun and interesting as the first one, then it will bolster its burgeoning reputation.
New Colourway for Henri-Lloyd Biscay Jacket
Henri-Lloyd has introduced a new colourway into its popular Biscay range for 2025, which teams perfectly with the ever-popular Coastal Hi-Fit salopettes.
The 600 Sweet Spot
The world of offshore racing is booming around the world. Record entries, some of the world's fastest yachts and highest profile campaigns, and a plethora of Corinthian teams have the 'classics' on their bucket list.
Ovington Inland Championships at Grafham
It was great to see over 110 sailors spread across 83 boats and six classes for the Ovington Inland championship. This regatta has become a season opener for our classes over the years and whilst the sun was out, the temperatures stayed down.
Inaugural Fast Women's Switch Training Camp
The first ever Fast Women's Switch Training Camp took place at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Thailand, attracting some of the best sailors in the world, fresh from competing in the Australia Sail Grand Prix.
Melges UK Extends Dinghy & Watersports Show Offers
There was so much interest in the Melges 15 and the Skeeta at the Dinghy Watersports Show that Melges UK its extending the deadline for its show offers until the 7th of April giving people the chance to take our demo boats for a test sail.
Battle for the Bar
By their own admission, this is the unofficial name for the Capel Sound Invitational. Yes, it pays reference to the location where they serve drinks, but it is also for the stretch of water it is named after.
Trending Now, This Month's Most Wanted at P&B
When the best sailors choose the same gear, it's worth paying attention. These top performers have been flying off our shelves for the past 30 days – is it time to upgrade your kit?
Tongue Twister Triumphs
The Concours d'Elegance for the boat of the show has been won by Matt Thompson's Albacore 'Uffa Fox Sake' after judges Mark Jardine, joined this year by the voice of SailGP, Stevie Morrison, spent an enjoyable morning perusing every boat on display.