How can clubs thrive?
While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, it also needs to break even financially While a sailing club exists primarily for its members, and must first and foremost serve their interests, it also needs to at least break even financially to remain viable.
Posted today at 8:00 pm Free to attend webinar schedule for 2026
Haven Knox-Johnston announces the line up for the expert-led free series Following strong attendance and excellent feedback in previous years, Haven Knox-Johnston has announced the line up for its 2026 free webinar series, "From The Helm". The four webinars cover a diverse range of topics.
Posted today at 8:00 pm National 12 class 90th Anniversary preview
A new sponsor and an exciting, special year ahead 1936 was a turning point in the history of yachting and dinghy racing; the National 12ft Class was born. In 2026 the Class is celebrating its 90th Anniversary, first with a special stand at the upcoming RYA Dinghy Show.
Posted today at 7:56 pm Howth YC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series day 5
A rainy and blustery start for the mid point of the series A rainy and blustery start greeted sailors as they arrived down to mark the mid-point of the Spring Series of the Howth Dinghy Frostbites. Rigs whistled as sailors watched the Brass Monkeys fleet venture outside the harbour, battling white horses.
Posted today at 6:09 pm Plymouth Fastnet 500 - entries start to come in
Entries are open for yachts of 27ft to 70ft in length, mono and multihulls The Royal Western Yacht Club will once again host the Plymouth Fastnet 500 race on 16th August 2026.
Posted today at 5:06 pm Nacra 15 Worlds heading to Plymouth for 2026
Expecting another stunning event in the South West For the second year running, Plymouth is to host an historic World Championship. The 2026 Nacra 15 World Championship will be hosted by Hooe Point Sailing Club and Plym Yacht Club in conjunction with the UK Nacra 15 Class Association.
Posted today at 1:30 pm 49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-Season Update
Many teams have gone chasing sunshine, and the training hubs are busy The skiff and multihull world never stands still — and as we head deeper into the new Olympic cycle, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already seeing major shifts, fresh partnerships and exciting new steps toward LA 2028.
Posted today at 1:08 pm The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display
Refit Season, with A+T Instruments Following its outstanding reception at METS, A+T's latest full-colour 7" display, the QBD7, is now available from stock with N2K compatibility.
Posted today at 12:00 pm Gillard and Gray win again, at the Tiger Trophy
Merlin Rocket duo yet again prove to be a cut above the competition The 2026 edition of the John Merricks Tiger Trophy attracted nearly 100 entries from 49 different classes. With a star-studded cast, this was set to be the most competitive yet in this season's Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series.
Posted today at 10:12 am ILCA Announces New ILCA 4 MkII Sail
Developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced the upcoming launch of a redesigned ILCA 4 sail. The new ILCA 4 MkII sail was developed to strengthen long-term supply and improve durability without changing the ILCA 4 rig.
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