Risk and reward
Much more than a port tack flyer or banging a corner I've yet to meet a keen sailor who hasn't at some point banged a corner, usually after a poor start, and come out top at the windward mark. Nine times out of ten it won't work, but that one time where it does certainly brings out the smiles.
Posted on 20 Mar Henri-Lloyd's best-selling shorts just got longer
Exceptional functionality and an elegant look Henri-Lloyd have taken all the features that you loved about the Explorer shorts and incorporated them into the new Explorer Trousers. These trousers are not only environmentally friendly but also provide exceptional functionality and an elegant look.
Posted on 20 Mar Frensham Frenzy
Two pursuit races end with top four boats on equal points Saturday 11 March was the annual Frensham Frenzy at Frensham Pond Sailing Club. Thirty boats from over ten different classes braved the cold to sail it out in a very close fought competition that saw the top four boats on equal points.
Posted on 20 Mar ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Highlights
All the best moments from Christchurch, featuring epic racing and a first time winner All the best moments from the inaugural New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch, featuring epic racing and a first time winner.
Posted on 20 Mar The Ocean Race Leg 3 Day 22
Back up to speed The four IMOCAs pushing east through the southern latitudes of the Pacific Ocean are seeing better speeds today, following a weekend of light winds.
Posted on 20 Mar Etchells North American Championship
While Spring Breakers descend on Miami, sailors hit Biscayne Bay for their own kind of fun While Spring Breakers descend on Miami this time of year to escape the end of winter, 156 Etchells sailors took to Biscayne Bay for their own kind of fun: The Coral Reef Cup.
Posted on 20 Mar Warsash Spring Series Day 1
Seemingly quite warm after the snow of a few days earlier Day 1 of the 2023 Warsash Spring Series for IRC boats started with sunny intervals in about 10 degrees which seemed quite warm after the snow of a few days earlier.
Posted on 20 Mar March episode of the World Sailing Show
Taking on big winds and even bigger waves The main feature of the March episode of the World Sailing Show returns to the Canary Islands for the Lanzarote International Regatta where 360 sailors from six classes took to the water for eight days of races.
Posted on 20 Mar Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging
Further bolstering its portfolio of yacht services provided worldwide Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Cowes-based Spencer Rigging to further bolster its portfolio of yacht services provided worldwide.
Posted on 20 Mar Grafham Easter Egg & Youth Regatta preview
Entries are now open for this popular event Entries are now open for the popular Gill Optimist Easter Egg and Youth Regatta being held at Grafham Water SC on Easter weekend 7/8th April.
Posted on 20 Mar