HolidayCottages Tasar Nationals day 1 HolidayCottages Tasar Nationals day 1 Many had not read the script, and ended up on the naughty list The Tasar bandwagon rolled up to Whitstable (Putney by Sea) for a three day championship. A mixture of the current in form runners and riders and some old well-known faces returning to the party to enjoy the atmosphere for the weekend. by Sally Gostelow Posted 14 Jun 09:10 BST Norfolk Broads Firefly Open Norfolk Broads Firefly Open Part of the multi class dinghy weekend at Wroxham The Norfolk Broads once again proved itself as a high-class sailing destination as the Norfolk Broads Yacht Club hosted the 2nd running of the Wroxham Firefly Open over the weekend of 7th & 8th June as part of its multi class dinghy weekend. by Jason Aldous Posted 14 Jun 08:12 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 4 WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 4 Contrary to all the forecasts, the sun shone and the local Maloja breeze blew up to 15 knots Contrary to all the forecasts, the sun shone and the local Maloja breeze blew up to 15 knots to give us an incident-filled final day of opening races. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 13 Jun 22:38 BST King's Birthday Honours for RNLI lifesavers King's Birthday Honours for RNLI lifesavers Six volunteers and one member of staff, have been honoured by The King Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifesavers with a combined 275 years of dedicated service have been recognised in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours. by RNLI Posted 13 Jun 22:30 BST IRC UK National Championships day 1 IRC UK National Championships day 1 From dead calm to dead heat Racing on Day 1 of the 2025 IRC UK National Championships began under clear skies and glorious sunshine, but a lack of wind delayed the start for all classes. by Louay Habib / RORC Posted 13 Jun 20:25 BST P&B Phantom Inland Championships at Burton P&B Phantom Inland Championships at Burton Including training on Friday offering some really solid tips Burton Sailing Club was our host for this year's P&B sponsored Phantom Inland Championships, including training on Friday offering some really solid tips for those keen to be at the front, with Titch, Rob and Rich sharing their trade secrets. by Adam Froggatt Posted 13 Jun 20:15 BST Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 3 Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 3 Patience rewarded on light air afternoon Conditions more akin to the Mediterranean greeted the 251 entries on day 3 of the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta, with bright sunshine and a shut-down of air flow across the Solent racecourses. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 13 Jun 19:58 BST Capricorno wins Loro Piana Giraglia maxi 'double' Capricorno wins Loro Piana Giraglia maxi 'double' A neck and neck dash for the finish Loro Piana Giraglia, the YC Italiano's offshore race from Saint-Tropez to Genoa via the Giraglia Rock, and fifth event in the International Maxi Association's 2024-25 Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge, has often seen leader changes in its last miles. by International Maxi Association Posted 13 Jun 18:58 BST 5.5 Metre World Championship overall 5.5 Metre World Championship overall Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott on The Jean Genie win the title The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) has won the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after the final day of racing on Friday. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Jun 18:48 BST 2025 Star Class European Championship day 3 2025 Star Class European Championship day 3 Chieffi and Colaninno clinch the title with a race to spare A masterclass in consistency and control has crowned Enrico Chieffi and Nando Colaninno as the 2025 Star Class European Champions, with one race still to sail. by ISCYRA Posted 13 Jun 18:45 BST BFSLYC Landyacht Series at Wirral BFSLYC Landyacht Series at Wirral Heavy overnight rain had saturated the pan, leaving puddles and soft aerated sand The Wirral Sand Yacht Club (WSYC) proudly hosted the sixth round of the 2024/25 BFSLYC Landyacht Series for Mini Yachts and the third round for Class 2/3 in Hoylake, Wirral. by Nick Heather Posted 13 Jun 17:34 BST Next RYA Connected Webinar on 23rd June Next RYA Connected Webinar on 23rd June Securing funding and finance for your club If you're interested in securing funding or finance to enable investment for capital infrastructure projects then we think you will want to know about this webinar... by Gareth Brookes Posted 13 Jun 16:30 BST New Dates for St. Thomas International Regatta New Dates for St. Thomas International Regatta April 3-5, 2026 - Easter Weekend! The St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) is taking a tack towards tradition by moving the event's date to Easter Weekend, April 3-5, 2026. by Carol Bareuther Posted 13 Jun 15:09 BST HD Sails Streaker Scottish Championship HD Sails Streaker Scottish Championship Report from East Lothian event, and the week before at St Mary's Loch The HD sails Streaker Scottish Championship took place on June 7 and 8 as part of the East Lothian YC Regatta. Turnout was down this year as it was across most classes but wasn't helped by two Streaker sailors of the home club being on duty. by David Parkin Posted 13 Jun 14:28 BST Scottish Solo Championships at East Lothian Scottish Solo Championships at East Lothian Charlie Brecknell wins after steadily improving over the last few seasons The HD sails Scottish Solo championship was held as part of the North Berwick regatta on June 7/8. It was an opportunity to sail on the same waters where the Solo National Championships will be held in early August. by Ross Watson Posted 13 Jun 13:28 BST Sailing with Matt Cornwell Sailing with Matt Cornwell From youth sailing in Lymington to the America's Cup and TP52 Worlds From youth sailing in Lymington to the America's Cup and TP52 Worlds, Matt's journey has been shaped by resilience, big moments, and life at the bow. We caught up with him to talk favourite races and what he'd be doing if he weren't a sailor. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 13 Jun 12:00 BST 10 Years of Changing Young Lives Celebrated 10 Years of Changing Young Lives Celebrated A Milestone Year for the Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation A unique local charity is celebrating a milestone year. The Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, having supported around 300 young islanders into training, education, and employment. by Amber Beard Posted 13 Jun 11:36 BST Allen Merlin Rocket Inlands at Grafham Allen Merlin Rocket Inlands at Grafham Forecast paints utterly the wrong picture - it didn't even rain If you ever wanted more evidence that social media and those little electronic devices in our pockets are bad for us, then look no further. At the beginning of the week all chat and posts had been of the horrendous and un-sailable forecast. by Alex Jackson Posted 13 Jun 10:28 BST Ocean Fifty Circuit Act 2 Preview Ocean Fifty Circuit Act 2 Preview A new purpose-driven sailing event in Concarneau From June 25 to 28, 2025, Concarneau, France, will host Act 2 of the Ocean Fifty circuit, a major stop in the 2025 championship for 50-foot trimarans. by UpWind by MerConcept Posted 13 Jun 10:03 BST Wanderers at West Oxfordshire Wanderers at West Oxfordshire Annual joint event with the Wayfarer fleet Three visiting Wanderers and two from the home fleet took to the water as WOSC hosted their annual Joint Wayfarer and Wanderer Open Meeting. by Dave Bardwell Posted 13 Jun 09:13 BST David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 Awarded to Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their dedication in manufacturing and exporting The David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award 2025 has been won by Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their dedication in manufacturing and exporting specialist epoxy-based solutions around the world. by Chris Jones Posted 13 Jun 07:30 BST Ambrogio Beccaria and Mapei set for IMOCA debut Ambrogio Beccaria and Mapei set for IMOCA debut The Milanese skipper is preparing for The Ocean Race Europe This is a decisive turning point for Ambrogio Beccaria. Until now an undisputed reference in Class40, the Milanese skipper is preparing, thanks to his collaboration with partner Mapei, to joining the IMOCA circuit. by Allagrande Mapei Racing Posted 13 Jun 07:09 BST Coppet Week Regatta 2025 at Saundersfoot Coppet Week Regatta 2025 at Saundersfoot Disrupted by strong winds after the amazing spring weather After one of the longest stretches of Spring sunshine in West Wales for a long time the opening Sunday of Saundersfoot Sailing Club's Coppet Week Regatta saw a noticeable change in the weather. by Kevin Upstill Posted 13 Jun 06:41 BST CYCA Publishes report reviewing 3 incidents CYCA Publishes report reviewing 3 incidents In the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart and Commits to Implementing Safety Recommendations The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has published the full independent review report into the three incidents in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which tragically saw two fatalities and a man overboard (MOB) incident. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 13 Jun 05:53 BST 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 4 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 4 Double bullet puts The Jean Genie in pole position The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) produced the best of the day on Thursday in Sopot at the 5.5 Metre World Championship with a 2,1,1 to take a two-point lead into the final day. by Robert Deaves Posted 13 Jun 05:33 BST The Ocean Race unites at UN Ocean Conference The Ocean Race unites at UN Ocean Conference A powerful week of of action, innovation, and collaboration for ocean health Today, at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, The Ocean Race brought together an extraordinary lineup of athletes, policymakers, scientists, and environmental leaders to spotlight the unrivalled power of sport as a driver of ocean action. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Jun 22:06 BST Royal Hospital School pupils win Fastnet Trophy Royal Hospital School pupils win Fastnet Trophy Suffolk sailors attend Irish Schools Team Racing Championship The Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, Suffolk, is celebrating a major sailing victory after their RHS Blue team, Thomas D (Captain), Sam G, Sophia D, Izzy B, Toby S, and Daisy A, were crowned Fastnet Trophy 2025 Champions. by Royal Hospital School Posted 12 Jun 19:16 BST Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 2 Royal Thames YC 250th Anniversary Regatta Day 2 All seasons in one day as the competition gets serious Day two of the Royal Thames Yacht Club's 250th Anniversary Regatta was described by Principal Race Officer, Tim Hancock, in his morning competitors' briefing as a 'transitional' one with a chilly, rain-filled weather system passing over the Solent. by Magnus Wheatley Posted 12 Jun 19:10 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 3 WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 3 Fast and Furious racing on Silvaplana Lake. Day 3 of the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Series saw spectacular conditions. The local thermal wind, the Maloja, blew up the valley from Italy right on cue averaging 14 knots with gusts of 20. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 12 Jun 19:04 BST A-Class Cat Europeans at Riccione, Italy Day 3 A-Class Cat Europeans at Riccione, Italy Day 3 Many places changed hands in the 4th and 5th races Many places changed hands in the 4th and 5th races at the A-Cat Euros in Riccione. Light, minimal conditions continue to delight and frustrate in equal measure on both courses. by Gordon Upton Posted 12 Jun 18:50 BST 2025 Star Class European Championship day 2 2025 Star Class European Championship day 2 Chieffi-Colaninno hold overall lead; McKenzie-Faucheaux best team of the day. Day two of the 2025 Star Class European Championship delivered another round of high-stakes, high-skill racing on the waters off Viareggio, with two more races completed in conditions very similar to the opening day. by ISCYRA Posted 12 Jun 18:44 BST Henri-Lloyd Færderseilasen Race this weekend Henri-Lloyd Færderseilasen Race this weekend Keeping sailors, winners, volunteers and even the dancers happy! Henri-Lloyd's overwhelming support for Færderseilasen keeps sailors, winners, volunteers and even the dancers happy! by Henri-Lloyd Posted 12 Jun 16:30 BST Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 the first roundings Loro Piana Giraglia 2025 the first roundings It was a magical and spectacular dawn, following a night of sailing under the full moon. After yesterday's start in a steady and pleasant breeze, the fleet competing in the 2025 Loro Piana Giraglia began completing the first part of the shortened 200-nautical-mile course early this morning at first light. by Yacht Club Italiano Posted 12 Jun 16:22 BST Fireball World Championship preview Fireball World Championship preview 38 entries from the UK and 17 from Australia, going to Lake Garda It's still two months away but entries for the 2025 Fireball Worlds on Lake Garda have already reached 127 boats. by UK Fireball Association Posted 12 Jun 15:22 BST Youth Regatta as part of the Eddystone Pursuit Youth Regatta as part of the Eddystone Pursuit Young people from Horizons Plymouth will take to the water in Hawk 20 keelboats Horizons Plymouth is proud to be taking part in the prestigious Eddystone Pursuit 2025, by launching an exciting new Youth Regatta, giving our young participants the opportunity to join one of the South West's most iconic sailing events. by Horizons Plymouth Posted 12 Jun 15:06 BST RS400 Trident UK Northern Tour at Carsington RS400 Trident UK Northern Tour at Carsington A delightful report in the form of a poem! The first day brought an inconstant breeze— It whispered, vanished, teased the seas. Shifty winds played cat and mouse, each helm alert from stern to house. by Caroline Exley Posted 12 Jun 14:58 BST Musto Skiffs at the East Lothian Regatta 2025 Musto Skiffs at the East Lothian Regatta 2025 Hilton finally crowned Musto Skiff Scottish Champion As per tradition, the first weekend in June marks the annual regatta at East Lothian YC in North Berwick. A superb venue with its idyllic setting and rich championship heritage; it's a regular favourite on the Scottish Skiff northern circuit. by Jamie Hilton Posted 12 Jun 14:23 BST Go further with fast drying gear from Musto Go further with fast drying gear from Musto No summer outdoor kit is complete without fast drying essentials No summer outdoor kit is complete without fast drying essentials. At Musto, we've got everything you need from t-shirts and jackets to functional accessories. Discover our top picks and get ready for a new season of adventure – whatever the weather. by Musto Posted 12 Jun 12:00 BST Blaze Nationals 2025 at Pevensey Bay Blaze Nationals 2025 at Pevensey Bay A superb event on and off the water, despite the brutal conditions It was always going to be a special event, the class had seen both the oldest and newest Blazes on the entrant's list. Blaze Mk1, No.500 sailed by Pevensey Bay's Fiona Balkham, and Mk4, No.883 shown off by Hartley Boat's own youth sailor Theo Holmes. by Lee Marriott Posted 12 Jun 11:55 BST Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit at Aldeburgh Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit at Aldeburgh Racing supplemented with wine-tasting at this fantastically picturesque location The latest UK Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit event as part of the 2025 season was held over the 7-8th June at the fantastically picturesque location of Aldeburgh Yacht Club on the River Alde. by Sam Pygall Posted 12 Jun 09:31 BST Bronze for Baltimore Sailing Club in New York Bronze for Baltimore Sailing Club in New York As Ireland Shines on World Stage at 2025 Team Racing World Championship Ireland's Team Racing Team Baltimore Sailing Club from West Cork has claimed the bronze medal in a gripping finale to the 2025 Team Racing World Championship, held at the prestigious New York Yacht Club. by Mark Hegarty Posted 12 Jun 06:45 BST Stage set for a stacked J/70 UK Nationals Stage set for a stacked J/70 UK Nationals 35 teams are set to line up as part of the RTYC 250th Anniversary Regatta 35 teams are set to line up for this year's J/70 UK Nationals, hosted by the RTYC as part of the 250th Anniversary Regatta. With a strong turnout and a mix of seasoned teams and new faces, this year's Nationals promise some epic racing. by J/70 UK Class Posted 12 Jun 06:34 BST Admiral's Cup vs. Rolex Fastnet Interclub Trophy Admiral's Cup vs. Rolex Fastnet Interclub Trophy CYCA is proud to be competing in two prestigious interclub competitions The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is proud to be competing in two prestigious interclub competitions — the revived Admiral's Cup and the Martin Illingworth Trophy — as part of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race. by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Posted 12 Jun 03:12 BST 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 3 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 3 Aspire is new leader in Sopot Aspire (POL 17, Przemyslaw Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) has taken a 10-point lead at the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after two more races on Wednesday in a cold northerly between 12-23 knots. by Robert Deaves Posted 12 Jun 00:01 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 2 WingFoil Racing World Cup Switzerland day 2 Rising stars and tight battles on Lake Silvaplana Day two of the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Series in Silvaplana delivered another spectacular day of competition, despite a short initial delay as racers waited for the wind to fill in. by WingFoil Racing World Cup Posted 11 Jun 22:23 BST 2025 Star Class European Championship day 1 2025 Star Class European Championship day 1 Stipanovic and Cayard share the spotlight The Star European Championship 2025 got underway today in the waters off Viareggio, with two races sailed in light and tricky conditions. by Rachele Vitello Posted 11 Jun 20:26 BST Flying Fifteen Classic and Silver Championships Flying Fifteen Classic and Silver Championships A weekend of close racing and camaraderie in the Peak District Classic and Silver division Flying Fifteens enjoyed a weekend of close racing and camaraderie in the glorious surroundings of this Peak District location. by David McKee Posted 11 Jun 19:59 BST Wayfarer Western Championship at Banbury Wayfarer Western Championship at Banbury A gusty and shifty breeze coming across the reservoir challenged everyone A gusty and shifty breeze coming across the reservoir challenged all through the six races held over the two-day event. by Andrew Wilson Posted 11 Jun 19:47 BST