New patron of La Solitaire du Figaro
Damien Seguin says he is incredibly proud to be chosen The French three-time Paralympic Games medalist, winner of two gold and once silver who is a five-time world champion became the first disabled sports skipper to complete the Vendée Globe when he finished the 2020-2021 edition in seventh place.
Posted today at 8:43 am Challengers at the RYA Multiclass Regatta
One unique competitor had both electric mainsheet winch and electric steering Thirteen Challengers were ready to take part in the RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta held during the weekend 6-7 August at Rutland Sailing Club with substantial support from Rutland Sailability.
Posted today at 7:52 am 505 Worlds at Crosshaven, Ireland day 2
Racing was abandoned for the day There was a postponement onshore for the sailors and the committee spent the day sitting on the offshore race course. Ironically, the inshore course, planned for strong winds and big seas had fantastic sailing conditions.
Posted today at 7:08 am International 14 Worlds in Flensburg, Germany
The number of female helms and crews at the top was a real talking point Fifty-two International Fourteen from six nations attended the World Championships hosted in Flensburg, Germany. After a 12-month delay due to Covid, the Championships faced an additional challenge due to the global costs of containers.
Posted on 9 Aug Albacore Nationals at Royal Lymington
The fleet has an impressive collection of trophies to present From Friday 5th to Sunday 7th August, the Royal Lymington Yacht Club (RLymYC) hosted the 2022 Albacore National Championships sponsored by Noble Marine Insurance.
Posted on 9 Aug OK Dinghy Worlds in Marstrand day 2
GBR's Charlie Cumbley takes the lead after double bullet Charlie Cumbley, from Britain, has taken the lead on the second day of the 2022 OK Dinghy World Championship in Marstrand, Sweden, after winning both races on Tuesday. Sweden's Thomas Hansson-Mild remains in second.
Posted on 9 Aug Road trip!
The Atlantic coast is home to some of the most famous sailing areas in the world After a few years of very localised living, travel is opening up, and as a family we've made our first proper road trip for a while, heading down the west coast of France for a camping holiday.
Posted on 9 Aug Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 2
Good ol' fashioned drifter Day two of the 2022 Firefly Nationals dawned bright and sunny with a gentle breeze and not a cloud in the sky. There were unconfirmed rumours of the AP flying (flopping?) from the club at 9am which were soon confirmed.
Posted on 9 Aug Clipper Race's inspirational women return
Including record breaker first Korean woman to race across the North Atlantic A summer of success for women in sport continues with 65 non-professional female sailors returning to London last weekend after enduring everything Mother Nature served up during the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Posted on 9 Aug Global Swan family to meet at Rolex Swan Cup 2022
Porto Cervo again the venue for the highlight of the Swan racing season It's the Swan family celebration of the year, a gathering of the Nautor community, a passionate festival of sail - it is the highlight of the Mediterranean racing season, The Rolex Swan Cup.
Posted on 9 Aug