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60th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy at Ullswater
Third generation winner of the sought-after silver salver
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Salcombe Gin Merlin Rocket Week day 2
Wind and tide contribute to 18 boats caught under the black flag
© Margaret Mackley
Video: Understanding safety onboard
With Dee Caffari MBE and Ocean Safety's Alistair Hackett
© Ocean Safety
RS Aero Worlds at Cascade Locks conclude
Wind pumping on the final day of the event!
© Bill Symes
The utterly brilliant Foiling SuMoth Challenge
Promoting sustainable practices by challenging students
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RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race 2022 preview
RORC Cowes Dinard St Malo Race 2022 preview
The race pre-dates the Royal Ocean Racing Club by almost 20 years
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with UNCL, Yacht Club de Dinard, Société Nautique de la Baie de St. Malo and the Royal Yacht Squadron.
by Louay Habib / RORC
Posted 5 Jul 14:14 BST
Suella Braverman praises RYA's focus on safety
Suella Braverman praises RYA's focus on safety
The local Conservative MP for Fareham visited Warsash Sailing Club on Friday
Local Conservative MP for Fareham, Suella Braverman, visited Warsash Sailing Club on Friday (01 July) and met with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) to discuss safety initiatives within the sport.
by Emma Cotton
Posted 5 Jul 14:01 BST
America's Cup: Youth and Womens events formats
America's Cup: Youth and Womens events formats
Both the Women's and Youth America's Cups will be sailed off the Barcelona waterfront
Both the Women's and Youth America's Cups will be sailed on the America's Cup racecourse off the Barcelona waterfront during the final stages of the Challenger Selection Series and the opening of America's Cup Match itself.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 5 Jul 13:39 BST
Graduate Nationals 2022 Runners & Riders
Graduate Nationals 2022 Runners & Riders
13 boats are entered for this weekend's event at Grafham
With 13 boats entered to this year's Graduate Nationals this coming weekend 9th & 10th July, sponsored by Gill, the fleet is small but perfectly formed, with plenty of quality to be found throughout the sailors.
by Bob Murrell
Posted 5 Jul 13:23 BST
Barton Marine Summer 22 Newsline
Barton Marine Summer 22 Newsline
Sailing regattas are in full swing across the Northern Hemisphere
In the UK, the longest day of the year is upon us, and summer has officially begun. Sailing regattas are in full swing across the Northern Hemisphere and headline events, like the famous Round the Island Race, are back for all to enjoy.
by Barton Marine
Posted 5 Jul 12:00 BST
Broadstairs Phantom Open
Broadstairs Phantom Open
Broken boats and broken bodies - what a weekend!
Blue skies, a golden beach and a building 18 - 22 knot southerly wind greeted the nine boats who came to the line for the Saturday afternoon start.
by Mark Spruce
Posted 5 Jul 11:38 BST
Dragon South West Championships overall
Dragon South West Championships overall
19 teams representing the full spectrum of build era race in Falmouth Bay
Dragons from across the country converged in Falmouth for the 2022 British Dragon Association southwest regional championship. The 19 Dragons, representing the full spectrum of build era from vintage, classic and new enjoyed six races in Falmouth Bay.
by Emma York
Posted 5 Jul 11:07 BST
2022 Devon Yawl Nationals at Brixham
2022 Devon Yawl Nationals at Brixham
Five different winners in the six races
The Brixham Yacht Club, in Devon, hosted the 24th Devon Yawl National Championships over the weekend of 2nd & 3rd July. A total of eight Devon Yawls entered, including 3 boats from Topsham S.C. and three from the Yealm Y.C.
by Tim Petitt
Posted 5 Jul 10:52 BST
Rolex TP52 Worlds Clean Regattas Platinum Award
Rolex TP52 Worlds Clean Regattas Platinum Award
The world's leading voluntary sustainability certification program
The recent Rolex TP52 World Championship Cascais 2022 which was the second regatta of the 52 Super Series 2022 season, achieved the highest Clean Regattas sustainability award ever to be presented in Portugal by Sailors For The Sea Portugal.
by 52 Super Series
Posted 5 Jul 10:43 BST
Shirley Robertson talks with Tom Whidden
Shirley Robertson talks with Tom Whidden
Shirley Robertson talks with triple America's Cup winner Tom Whidden on his eight Cup campaigns
Tom Whidden's lighthearted and amicable style is wonderful to listen to, as he discusses his long sailing career. There are Dennis Conner stories aplenty, including his much talked about "plastic boat" quote of the 1987 Challenger Series campaign.
by Shirley Robertson
Posted 5 Jul 09:43 BST
Salcombe Gin July Regatta preview
Salcombe Gin July Regatta preview
Taking place this weekend at the Royal Southern Yacht Club
Hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club, The Salcombe Gin July Regatta will take place this weekend (09-10 July) with a weekend of well-managed racing and fun ashore.
by Louay Habib
Posted 5 Jul 09:42 BST
Volvo 29er European Championship day 5
Volvo 29er European Championship day 5
Shifty winds and seaweed in Rungsted
A westerly, offshore breeze around 10-15 knots met the sailors on the morning of day 5 on Rungsted Harbour at the Volvo 29er European Championship.
by 29er Class & Royal Danish Yacht Club
Posted 5 Jul 08:04 BST
Vaikobi partners with Brett Beyer
Vaikobi partners with Brett Beyer
Working with the legendary sailor or dinghy product development
One of the world's most awarded ILCA / Laser sailors Brett Beyer has just claimed another victory, winning the ILCA Masters World Championship in Mexico for a record 14th time!
by Vaikobi Media
Posted 5 Jul 06:16 BST
Race 14: Legenderry Finale
Race 14: Legenderry Finale
The last ocean crossing of the Clipper Race
After its Le Mans Start, Race 14: LegenDerry Finale is on! This North Atlantic stage is the last ocean crossing of the Clipper Race circumnavigation and is expected to take the eleven teams just over two weeks to complete.
by Clipper Round the World Race
Posted 5 Jul 01:40 BST
ORC Double Handed World Championship day 2
ORC Double Handed World Championship day 2
Close to the halfway point in the 358-mile Gotland Runt
At 2000 local time, all remaining entries in all three classes in the ORC Double Handed World Championship are close to the halfway point in the 358-mile Gotland Runt, the world's largest annual offshore race.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 5 Jul 01:00 BST
5.5 Metre World Championship day 4
5.5 Metre World Championship day 4
Competition in Hankø is going down to the wire
Just one race was sailed on the fourth day of the 2022 5.5 Metre World Championship at Hankø Yacht Club in Norway. The win went to Jean Genie (GBR 42, Elliot Hanson, Andrew Palfrey, Sam Haines) who put on a dominate display in the tough conditions.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 4 Jul 22:48 BST
ITCA Topper Super South Championship
ITCA Topper Super South Championship
Weymouth provides a 'proper length' course, and some free Nacra 15 rides
With 59 entries keen to try out the venue for the Topper Nationals 2022 it was always going to be a competitive weekend of racing at WPNSA for the Topper Super South Championship.
by Roger Cerrato
Posted 4 Jul 21:53 BST
Hurricane 5.9 SX TT at Thorpe Bay
Hurricane 5.9 SX TT at Thorpe Bay
25 boats greeted with a mixed forecast and strong onshore winds
Thorpe Bay YC hosted the second of the Hurricane 5.9 SX open meetings on the 2nd and 3rd of July 2022. 25 boats were greeted with a mixed forecast and strong onshore winds on the first day.
by Ben Cutler-Sharp
Posted 4 Jul 20:38 BST
2022 Finn World Masters at Helsinki, day 1
2022 Finn World Masters at Helsinki, day 1
Finn World Champion Pieter-Jan Postma opens with two bullets
Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands has opened his first ever Finn World Masters, in Helsinki, with two race wins. Laurent Hay from France is in second after twice placing second while Peter Peet, also from The Netherlands, is in third.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 4 Jul 20:35 BST
New Family Cruiser From Elan Yachts
New Family Cruiser From Elan Yachts
The Elan Impression 43 heralds a new era for the famous Elan Impression line
For more than 18 years since the launch of the first Elan Impression, the Impression line was one of the key global players in the family cruising segment.
by Elan Yachts
Posted 4 Jul 17:00 BST
Salcombe Gin Merlin Rocket Week day 2
Salcombe Gin Merlin Rocket Week day 2
Wind and tide contribute to 18 boats caught under the black flag
Monday morning dawned cloudy, which was not what was wanted to swing the NW breeze to the SW. Initially it looked like a repeat of Sunday's chaotic start line, but the breeze started to pull round to the SW just as the start sequence got under way.
by Tim Fells
Posted 4 Jul 16:44 BST
Peters and Sterritt look to consolidate comeback
Peters and Sterritt look to consolidate comeback
As they head into the 49er Europeans fresh from victory in the warm-up regatta
James Peters says he and crew Fynn Sterritt have put together a "strong package" as they head into the 49er European Championships fresh from victory in the warm-up regatta.
by British Sailing Team
Posted 4 Jul 16:37 BST
60th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy at Ullswater
60th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy at Ullswater
Proud local win for a third generation winner of the sought-after silver salver
Musto Skiff sailor Dylan Noble won the 60th Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy at Ullswater Yacht Club on July 2 & 3.
by Sue Giles
Posted 4 Jul 16:22 BST
Dragon South West Championships day 1
Dragon South West Championships day 1
Flying start for late Duke's classic keelboat in Falmouth
The British Dragons Association South West Championships has kicked off in Falmouth Bay with Bluebottle GBR 192, the late Duke of Edinburgh's yacht, leading the way with three race-wins out of three.
by Falmouth Harbour Team
Posted 4 Jul 16:10 BST
ODLO International AG to acquire Henri-Lloyd
ODLO International AG to acquire Henri-Lloyd
Solidifying the brand's commitment to growth and scale through acquisition
Today legendary performance brand ODLO has announced that it will acquire the 60-year-old British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd.
by Henri-Lloyd
Posted 4 Jul 15:20 BST
Deben Hadron H2 Open
Deben Hadron H2 Open
Four back-to-back races in a gruelling, gusty breeze
The eight sailors who came to the starting area for Deben Yacht Club's Hadron H2 Open on Saturday 2nd July certainly knew they had a day of racing.
by Robin Parsons
Posted 4 Jul 15:03 BST
Annual SLOSHH Race at Seafarers Sailing Club
Annual SLOSHH Race at Seafarers Sailing Club
Returning to the calendar after a two year absence
After a two year absence, the annual SLOSHH Race was held. There was a 20-22 knot South Westerly with typical Solent chop. 24 boats came to the start and the Race Officer, Phil Warwick, managed to keep the fleet in check and started at 2pm.
by Bill Cunningham
Posted 4 Jul 14:44 BST
A record-breaking Foiling Week
A record-breaking Foiling Week
A week to remember for weather, guests and events
The ninth Italian edition of Foiling Week has come to an end. A record week for regattas, guests, and events.
by Foiling Week
Posted 4 Jul 12:57 BST
Bembridge Redwing & One-Design Weekend Racing
Bembridge Redwing & One-Design Weekend Racing
Was it champagne conditions or prosecco sailing?
Early afternoon on Saturday, seven Redwings made their way to Drum where the Race Officers had set up an inshore windward inflatable in an attempt to find some protection from the SSW'erly F5 breeze.
by Mike Samuelson
Posted 4 Jul 09:59 BST
Volvo 29er European Championship day 4
Volvo 29er European Championship day 4
A perfect 15 knots of wind and waves from the South
The first day of the finals races of the Volvo 29er European Championships offered a perfect 15 knots of wind and waves from the South - conditions that the skiff thrives in! The event now enters the second half, with final races plus new wind conditions.
by 29er Class & Royal Danish Yacht Club
Posted 4 Jul 08:57 BST
Round Ireland Special, June at the Academy
Round Ireland Special, June at the Academy
ORA was supporting the Luzerne Communications under 25 team for the SSE Round Ireland Race
After the Allmer Cup in Le Havre, it was supposed to be somewhat of a rest after an intense few months of Figaro training and racing, however as previously reported, not so...
by Offshore Racing Academy
Posted 4 Jul 07:31 BST
5.5 Metre World Championship day 3
5.5 Metre World Championship day 3
Wins for Artemis and Jean Genie as racing resumes in Hankø
New Moon II (BAH 24, Mark Holowesko, Christoph Burger, Anthony Nossiter) extended their lead on day 3 of the 2022 5.5 Metre World Championship at Hankø Yacht Club, Norway.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 4 Jul 05:01 BST
44Cup Marstrand overall
44Cup Marstrand overall
Two in a row for Poons and Charisma
A miserable day weather-wise off the west coast of Sweden turned magnificent, like the fortunes of Nico Poons' Charisma, which after three races today claimed the 44Cup Marstrand over Igor Lah's Ceeref powered by Hrastnik 1860 and Chris Bake's Team Aqua.
by 44Cup
Posted 4 Jul 04:36 BST
ORC Double Handed World Championship day 1
ORC Double Handed World Championship day 1
Off to a spectacular start in Sweden
Today the three starts for each class at the ORC Double Handed World Championship could not have been more spectacular under sunny skies and downwind conditions.
by Offshore Racing Congress
Posted 3 Jul 23:15 BST
Just a second
Just a second
Hull 1 of the Farr X2 has lost its keel offshore - the remains have washed up
Hull #1 of the Farr X2 has lost its keel offshore, and the remains have washed up on a beach on the South Coast of NSW. Mercifully, the two sailors on board are alive, and subsequently had a wee sojourn in hospital to ensure all is well.
by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS
Posted 3 Jul 23:00 BST
2022 Finn World Masters is opened in Helsinki
2022 Finn World Masters is opened in Helsinki
121 Finn Masters from 25 gathered to celebrate getting old in a Finn
The 2022 Finn World Masters has been opened in Helsinki as 121 Finn Masters from 25 gathered to celebrate getting old in a Finn as well as remembering 70 years since the iconic Finn was first sailed at the Olympic Games.
by Robert Deaves
Posted 3 Jul 22:47 BST
Salcombe Gin Merlin Rocket Week day 1
Salcombe Gin Merlin Rocket Week day 1
The first two races of this much anticipated week
Over Friday and Saturday, 120 excited Merlin Rocket teams arrived in Salcombe, moved their boats across the harbour to Mill Bay, enjoyed a generous quantity of Salcombe Gin and Tonic courtesy of our sponsors and caught up with old friends.
by Tim Fells
Posted 3 Jul 19:19 BST
Express victory for Milai in Leg 1 of The Globe40
Express victory for Milai in Leg 1 of The Globe40
The Japanese crew of Masa Suzuki and Koji Nakagawa cover 1884 miles in 7 days
Making the finish this Sunday in the marvellous Mindelo Bay at 15.25 hours local time, the Japanese crew of Masa Suzuki and Koji Nakagawa covered 1884 miles in 7 days 2 hours and 25 minutes at an average speed of 11.06 knots.
by Sirius Events
Posted 3 Jul 19:16 BST
Overy Staithe OK Open
Overy Staithe OK Open
Not without its dramas
Overy Staithe SC held their annual OK Open Meeting on 2 and 3 July 2022. Competitors were greeted with a good breeze for day one, and the day was not without its dramas.
by Jennie Clark
Posted 3 Jul 19:08 BST
Yeoman Broadland Nationals at Wroxham Broad
Yeoman Broadland Nationals at Wroxham Broad
Eighteen boats gather over a windy weekend
The weekend saw 18 Yeoman gather on Wroxham Broad for this year's Yeoman Broadland National Championship. The sun shone and the wind blew with gusts up to 26 mph.
by Frances Holmes
Posted 3 Jul 18:56 BST
Phantom Inlands at Draycote Water preview
Phantom Inlands at Draycote Water preview
The class is looking forward to another good turnout
Only one week to go before the Phantom Class gather for its annual Inland Championship, this year with a change of venue, Draycote Water SC. Still centrally located in the midlands for all four national regions, just south of Rugby.
by Mike Webster
Posted 3 Jul 17:14 BST
Nearly 200 boats set for Volvo Cork Week 2022
Nearly 200 boats set for Volvo Cork Week 2022
The majority will be racing under IRC and ECHO Rules for the Irish ICRA Nationals
Waiting two more years to celebrate the first tricentenary of any yacht club has not blunted the enthusiasm for Volvo Cork Week, if anything, the legendary Craic of Crosshaven will be bigger than ever.
by Louay Habib
Posted 3 Jul 16:57 BST
Pro Sailing Tour Episode 3: Next stop Cowes
Pro Sailing Tour Episode 3: Next stop Cowes
Prepares for its first ever visit to the home of British yachting in Cowes
As the Pro Sailing Tour prepares for its first ever visit to the home of British yachting in Cowes, the crews of the seven Ocean Fifty foiling trimarans have had the opportunity to reflect on two days of intense inshore racing in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc.
by Pro Sailing Tour
Posted 3 Jul 16:18 BST
Key Yachting J-Cup Regatta 2022 overall
Key Yachting J-Cup Regatta 2022 overall
Winners are grinners
The Key Yachting J-Cup was topped-off with a third day of fantastic conditions in The Solent. Classic south westerly breeze, pumped up to 15 knots with more in the gusts, but the wind was with the tide for most of the day, giving a flatter sea state.
by Louay Habib
Posted 3 Jul 15:44 BST
Live Ocean signs on with Omega
Live Ocean signs on with Omega
New sponsor and two newcomers announced. Helena Sanderson and Serena Woodall, have joined Live Ocean
Live Ocean has announced a partnership with Omega, its first relationship to span across Live Ocean Foundation and Live Ocean Racing.
by Kelsey Hunter/Live Ocean Racing
Posted 3 Jul 13:57 BST
Volvo 29er European Championship day 3
Volvo 29er European Championship day 3
Snakes and ladders in Rungsted, Denmark
The third day at the Volvo 29er European Championship in Rungsted, Denmark offered a solid, but shifty breeze from the morning, leading to some mixed results throughout the fleet.
by 29er Class & Royal Danish Yacht Club
Posted 3 Jul 08:21 BST
Vaucluse Amateur 12ft SC - Pathway to 18 footers
Vaucluse Amateur 12ft SC - Pathway to 18 footers
It's a link which goes back almost 100 years
When nine times JJ Giltinan world 18 footer champion Seve Jarvin recently presented the prizes to the junior sailors of the Vaucluse Amateur 12 Foot Sailing Club, he was not only returning to his former club.
by Frank Quealey
Posted 3 Jul 05:04 BST
SSL Gold Cup QS Round 4 overall
SSL Gold Cup QS Round 4 overall
Oman and Cuba take Golden Day glory
Last of their group before Golden Day, SSL Team Oman make it to the Finals by winning the two races of the day and topping the overall ranking of Qualifying Series Round 4! SSL Team Cuba will also go to Bahrain after finishing 2nd in both races!
by SSL Gold Cup
Posted 3 Jul 04:09 BST
Suella Braverman praises RYA's focus on safety
Local Conservative MP for Fareham, Suella Braverman, visited Warsash Sailing Club on Friday (01 July) and met with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) to discuss safety initiatives within the sport.
Just a second
Hull #1 of the Farr X2 has lost its keel offshore, and the remains have washed up on a beach on the South Coast of NSW. Mercifully, the two sailors on board are alive, and subsequently had a wee sojourn in hospital to ensure all is well.
Barton Marine Summer 22 Newsline
In the UK, the longest day of the year is upon us, and summer has officially begun. Sailing regattas are in full swing across the Northern Hemisphere and headline events, like the famous Round the Island Race, are back for all to enjoy.
14s Forever
The International 14 would bring the giants of 'between the wars' dinghy design, Morgan-Giles, Thornycroft and Fox, to the fore whilst at the same time laying the foundations of sailing competition on the international stage.
Vaikobi partners with Brett Beyer
One of the world's most awarded ILCA / Laser sailors Brett Beyer has just claimed another victory, winning the ILCA Masters World Championship in Mexico for a record 14th time!
Understanding safety onboard
YachtsandYachting.com's Mark Jardine talks to Ocean Safety Ambassador Dee Caffari MBE and Ocean Safety MD Alistair Hackett to get a better understanding of the safety features needed onboard yachts.
New Family Cruiser From Elan Yachts
For more than 18 years since the launch of the first Elan Impression, the Impression line was one of the key global players in the family cruising segment.
The utterly brilliant Foiling SuMoth Challenge
The Foiling SuMoth Challenge is a competition inspired by the need of a more sustainable and efficient sailboat designs and manufacturing methods.
ODLO International AG to acquire Henri-Lloyd
Today legendary performance brand ODLO has announced that it will acquire the 60-year-old British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd.
A Fine Line
As the world around us reblooms after the constraints of lockdown, there is plenty of food for thought surrounding the debate as to something of a reset for dinghy racing. Older sailors talk in nostalgic terms of the delights of the 'golden era'.
RS Games 2022 - Entry extended until Monday!
In just a few weeks, RS will be descending on Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy for the dinghy sailing event of the year - the 2022 RS Games.
Not just another...
…case of miscellaneous ramblings. I mean, yes, you might say that, but you could well have missed the point right there.
TerraCycle®: Vaikobi's Sustainability Initiative
Water sports garment production is inherently a big-energy process, so how do we ocean lovers still enjoy quality gear while mitigating our impact on the planet?
How high is too high?
Inflation, the cost of living, energy and travel costs are all weighing heavily on people's minds around the world. Sailing is in no way insulated from the problems in the world at the moment.
Keep your boat going this summer
We understand the cost of living is crunching and we hope this doesn't affect you getting on the water this season. Enjoy 10% off for the next month on us. Have a safe and fun season from all of us at Rooster.
The road to responsibility
Achieving the goal of becoming a responsible technical clothing brand is hard. If it was easy then every manufacturer would do it in an instant and shout from the tallest building that their clothing was 100% green, carbon neutral and recyclable.