MailASail 2021 OSTAR TWOSTAR
New start date set for the event The Royal Western Yacht Club of England announce the rescheduling of their MailASail OSTAR TWOSTAR that was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid 19 virus, to a new date of 9th May 2021.
Posted today at 11:44 am New Glo Lite Jon Buoy man overboard range
A revolution in ultra-high visibility on video We've already brought you the news that Ocean Safety has launched a brand-new range option for its Jon Buoy man overboard collection, the Jon Buoy Glo Lite. But now you can watch our video and see for yourself.
Posted today at 11:00 am Building something that is pointy at both ends
Do you need a trimaran... and a proa... and a rowing boat? Andy Ford shares a boat-building process which began with a very complicated brief. It seems he wanted three or maybe four boats, but felt he should build just one hull...
Posted today at 9:16 am K1 class celebrates tenth anniversary
New builder Ovington and new deck mould in production The K1 class is celebrating its ten year anniversary in 2020 and we as a class association thought it a good time to share our plans for the rest of the year.
Posted today at 8:23 am Magical Splicing Toolkit Mastery!
Tackle and organise your small boat splicing life with Rooster The Rooster® Splicing Tool-Kit Combo Deal. The magical bag loaded up to tackle and organise your small boat splicing life. Built in needle cushion, slots for your fids, scissors, palm, twine & tape. Complete the kit with a gas torch and you're away.
Posted today at 6:30 am 2020 A Class Cat Europeans and Worlds postponed
New event dates announced for 2021 events These are unprecedented times. As a consequence of the pandemic caused by COVID-19, our major events of 2020 (Europeans in Cadiz/Spain and Worlds in St-Petersburg, Florida, USA) are enduring great risks of cancellation or very limited participation.
Posted today at 5:20 am British Classic Week suspended
BCYC committee's difficult but prudent decision to postpone The British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) has announced that its annual regatta, British Classic Week (formerly Panerai British Classic Week), has been suspended.
Posted today at 5:01 am Where there's a will there's a way
The past fortnight has proved that sailors are a resourceful bunch If there's one thing that the past fortnight has proved, it's that sailors are a resourceful bunch. The vast majority of the sailing world can't get out on the water, but it certainly doesn't mean we're idle.
Posted on 5 Apr Kite foiler Maddy Anderson reflects
From training in La Ventana, Mexico to self-isolation in Dorset It's hard to believe that less than a month ago I, along with the majority of the British Sailing Team's Kite foilers, had spent the preceding two months training in La Ventana, Mexico.
Posted on 5 Apr Garage finds
Have you found some hidden gems during a lock-down spring-clean? With many of us staying at home during the lock-down, perhaps working less - finding there is a little more time to be used - it seems thoughts are turning to spring cleaning.
Posted on 5 Apr