Bartley Lightning 368 Open Bartley Lightning 368 Open A challenging South-Easterly breeze for the fleet Twelve visitors joined a single local boat at the Bartley SC Lightning 368 Open on May 12th. The fleet were greeted with a south-easterly but shifty wind which was to prove challenging for all. by Tony Jacks Posted 17 May 12:05 BST Forward WIP Protective Gear at CoastWaterSports Forward WIP Protective Gear at CoastWaterSports Including the Forward WIP Spandex Impact Suit made with Kevlar Including the Forward WIP Spandex Impact Suit made with Kevlar, WIFLEX PRO 2.0 Helmet, WIFLEX Ultra Light Watersports Helmet and FLOW NEO 50N Impact Vest / Buoyancy Aid. by CoastWaterSports Posted 17 May 12:00 BST Comet Association Championships at Silver Wing Comet Association Championships at Silver Wing 18 boats entered from as far away as Beer, Merthyr Tydfil, Ogston and Winsford Flash Silver Wing Sailing club hosted the Comet Association Championships over the weekend of 11/12th May. We had 18 boats entered from as far away as Beer, Merthyr Tydfil, Ogston and Winsford Flash. by Adam Wickenden Posted 17 May 11:01 BST Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC Oliver Heer finishes 25th IMOCA in the Transat CIC “I went through a nightmare” It was with a huge measure of relief that the Swiss German solo skipper Oliver Heer brought his Transat CIC solo race across the North Atlantic from Lorient to New York to a satisfactory conclusion Thursday at 22:19:32hrs UTC, finishing in 25th place. by The Transat CIC Posted 17 May 10:22 BST GP14s at Maylandsea GP14s at Maylandsea Southern Travellers Series Round 3 The third round of the GP14 Southern Travellers series was hosted by Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club on May 11, 2024. Relatively new to the GP14 southern circuit, the venue has become a firm favourite. by Matt Hall Posted 17 May 09:23 BST Introducing the IP-M60 Introducing the IP-M60 The World's First* LTE & VHF Marine Hybrid Transceiver Designed to meet the evolving needs of maritime professionals, the IP-M60 combines the reliability of traditional VHF communications with the versatility of 4G LTE connectivity providing users with communication covering both land & at sea. by Icom UK Posted 17 May 07:08 BST International 14s at the Weymouth Skiff Open International 14s at the Weymouth Skiff Open Some early carb-loading by the crews For a fleet whose major events often focus on one long race per day, the thought of an eight race weekend had the crews carb-loading from early on. by Rob Struckett Posted 17 May 06:41 BST Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open 2024 Musto Skiffs at the WPNSA Skiff Open 2024 A great warm-up at the venue ahead of the Worlds in July On the sunniest weekend of the year so far, 25 Musto Skiffs arrived at WPNSA for the open meeting at the venue, which will also be the host for the 2024 World Championships this July. by Eddie Bridle Posted 17 May 05:59 BST 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 3 "Max is not a robot, he's human" Opportunities to beat Max Maeder don't come along very often, so Valentin Bontus seized his moment on day three of the Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères in the sunny south of France. by IKA Media / Andy Rice Posted 16 May 21:11 BST Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage Purchase Systems and Mechanical Advantage The Ultimate Guide as Allen break down the nitty-gritty In this guide, we're breaking down the nitty-gritty of purchase systems, from the straightforward simplicity of the "simple" system to the power-packed intricacy of the "compound" system. by Allen Posted 16 May 16:04 BST Cup Spy May 15: Swiss get worked over Cup Spy May 15: Swiss get worked over Two teams sailed on Wednesday out of Barcelona in a funky breeze and a squirrely seastate Two teams sailed on Wednesday out of Barcelona in a funky breeze and a squirrely seastate. The US team's session was called up short after a jib traveller issue. The Swiss stayed out for 4.5hrs in challenging conditions. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 16 May 15:38 BST Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028 Route to the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028 The cold temperatures of the deep South are finally well behind Louis Robein Louis Robein, the last competitor still at sea in the Global Solo Challenge 2023-2024, has reached the latitude of Rio De Janeiro but most notably, today, has crossed the Tropic of Capricorn. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 16 May 15:03 BST Poole Regatta attracts entrants from far and wide Poole Regatta attracts entrants from far and wide The event has become a truly international affair With standard entries for the 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta closing on Sunday 19th May, the event has become a truly international affair with multiple yachts from France and the Netherlands signed up to race. by Chris Jones Posted 16 May 14:54 BST Solos at Chanonry Solos at Chanonry HD Sails Scottish Travellers Series underway after a delayed start to the season After a delayed start to the season the HD Sails Scottish travellers series got under way at Chanonry SC on May 11. The season opening event at Bardowie in late April was abandoned due to lack of wind. by Ross Watson Posted 16 May 14:44 BST Etchells Bedrock Trophy Regatta Etchells Bedrock Trophy Regatta A great turn out from the youth teams The second event of the UK Etchells fleet saw a fleet of 10 boats gather for the Bedrock Trophy run by the Royal Southern Yacht Club. Once again there was a great turn out from the 7 youth teams. by Jan Ford Posted 16 May 14:34 BST Cherubs at the Weymouth skiff open Cherubs at the Weymouth skiff open Andrew and Jill Peters take the win The fleet amassed at Weymouth Portland National Sailing Academy for the 4th annual skiff open; could this be the first year where all races are started?! by Jamie Pearson Posted 16 May 14:23 BST Musto launches Evening The Keel Musto launches Evening The Keel An insight into the minds of female professional offshore sailors Musto will unveil Episode One of its four-part docu-series Evening The Keel, featuring some of the most famous female sailors sharing their insights on performing at the highest levels of what is still a predominantly male sport. by Musto Posted 16 May 12:57 BST IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild Who is this modest 34-year-old Englishman? In the history of the IMOCA Class there have been few skippers who have completed a debut year to rival that of Sam Goodchild, who achieved five consecutive podium finishes in his first five races and became the 2023 IMOCA Globe Series Champion. by TR Racing Posted 16 May 11:27 BST 2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race 2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race Participants faced off in thrilling naval battles aboard J70 yachts The Porto Montenegro Match Race is a world-renowned nautical event that combines the excitement of sports competition with the beauty of the Mediterranean. by Match Race Posted 16 May 09:26 BST Lark Midlands open at Banbury Lark Midlands open at Banbury Always someone ready to pounce if you slip up A posse of Midlands-based Larks gathered at Banbury Sailing Club for the first day of a double-header weekend in the Craftinsure Lark Class Travellers Series. The hottest day of the year (so far) provided four very enjoyable and competitive races. by Neil Firth Posted 16 May 08:16 BST 49er FX and 49ers at the WPNSA Skiff Open 49er FX and 49ers at the WPNSA Skiff Open An equal number of mixed and single gender teams compete over the 8 race series Inclusion for the 49er and FX class for the first time at the National Sailing Academy's multi-class skiff open can only be described as a resounding success. by Simon Hiscocks Posted 16 May 06:48 BST Warsash Sailing Club Dinghy Championship Warsash Sailing Club Dinghy Championship A awesome fleet of nearly 80 boats signed up to participate The Warsash SC Dinghy Championship was held on Saturday 11th May. As the day approached, it dawned on the organising committee that perhaps the marketing of the event had got a little out of hand when nearly 80 boats had signed up to participate. by Richard Jarman Posted 16 May 06:19 BST RS Teras at Whitefriars RS Teras at Whitefriars A glorious Training and Open Weekend Over a glorious weekend with a light variable breeze, Whitefriars SC hosted a day of training on Saturday 11 May run by Kirsty Scott from the South West RS Tera Association, followed by an Open meeting on Sunday 12 May. by Richard Trevithick Posted 16 May 06:13 BST Emirates Team NZ Store: FREE America's Cup Cap Emirates Team NZ Store: FREE America's Cup Cap Get a FREE AC37 CAP with EVERY order. 1 cap per order before May 17, 2024 To celebrate 100 days left to the start of the America's Cup regattas on August 22, 2024, you automatically get a free AC37 Cap with every Emirates Team New Zealand clothing order made before May 17, 2024 at 2359hrs GMT. by Matt Buckland Posted 16 May 02:31 BST 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2 2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2 Poema gets her mojo back After a catastrophic opening day of her Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères, local competitor Poema Newland roared back on day two with three wins from four races. by IKA Media / Andy Rice Posted 15 May 21:57 BST P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene Galley team laid on such a spread it took several trestle tables to display Well, I blame Bill Gates, but more of that later on. An impressive 40+ boats signed on for the second round of the P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene Sailing Club. The events are growing in popularity. by Norman Byrd Posted 15 May 19:55 BST GP14s at Bolton GP14s at Bolton An excellent event and a warm, friendly welcome The fleet of nine including two visitors were greeted by a barmy 21 degrees C, sunshine and a 12 knot breeze gusting up to 15 knots from the south east, champagne sailing conditions. by Julie Courtney Posted 15 May 19:09 BST New season Henri Lloyd in store now New season Henri Lloyd in store now Free delivery on all items at CoastWaterSports Free delivery on all items at CoastWaterSports! by CoastWaterSports Posted 15 May 18:00 BST TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour at Yorkshire Dales TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour at Yorkshire Dales You missed a treat There is a chance, albeit very very slim, that some people decided to stay at home and watch Eurovision rather than come to Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club for the third leg of the TridentUK Northern Tour. by Hamish Gledhill Posted 15 May 17:22 BST Europe class UK Nationals runners and riders Europe class UK Nationals runners and riders Who might be on top of the podium at Hayling Island? With only a couple of weeks to go, and with the second guillotine about to descend on the second early entry discount over the coming weekend, time to have a look at who has thrown their hats in the ring. by AO & JR Posted 15 May 17:03 BST Merlin Rocket Thames and Vintage Series at Minima Merlin Rocket Thames and Vintage Series at Minima Eric Archer Trophy and Chindit Trophy contested on the River Thames On Sunday 12th May 2024 Minima Yacht Club hosted a combined Thames & Vintage Series Event. Minima Yacht Club first raced in the summer of 1889 on the Hamble River. In the early days there were several Divisions of the Club. by Stuart Jenkins Posted 15 May 15:28 BST Cup Spy May 14: A dull day at the races Cup Spy May 14: A dull day at the races In Barcelona Alinghi Red Bull Racing squeezed in an hour of foiling, before the wind died Two teams sailed on Tuesday. In Barcelona Alinghi Red Bull Racing squeezed in an hour of foiling, before the grey skies turned to rain, and killed the wind. In Auckland Emirates Team New Zealand also sailed under grey skies and a fading breeze. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World NZ Posted 15 May 14:05 BST Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton Run alongside the annual POSH, Paignton Open for Single Handers The Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals were running alongside the annual Paignton Open for Single Handers (POSH) with the Friday added in to give us nine races for our event. by Nick Crickmore & Paul North Posted 15 May 13:26 BST Ancasta to present stellar lineup Ancasta to present stellar lineup World-leading brands set for British Motor Yacht Show in Southampton The renowned yacht brokerage firm Ancasta is thrilled to be showcasing a stellar line-up of yachts from a selection of world-leading brands at this year's British Motor Yacht Show, taking place at Southampton's Swanwick marina on the UK's South Coast. by Ancasta Posted 15 May 12:00 BST RORC De Guingand Bowl Race preview RORC De Guingand Bowl Race preview North Sea Race hosted by Royal Harwich YC has attracted over 50 boats The Royal Ocean Racing Club's North Sea Race, hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, has attracted over 50 boats. The North Sea Race is one of the oldest in the RORC Racing Calendar dating back to 1931. by Louay Habib, RORC Posted 15 May 11:17 BST Solo Northern Area Championships at Ogston Solo Northern Area Championships at Ogston Nobody could immediately work out who'd won the event, so it was left to Sailwave Round 2 of the Northern Series took place at Ogston Sailing Club in Derbyshire and this event was given the prestige of being the Northern Area Championships. Fifteen visitors joined the eight home boats and all were welcomed to glorious sunshine. by Innes Armstrong Posted 15 May 10:03 BST The Devoti ILCA at Sailing Chandlery The Devoti ILCA at Sailing Chandlery Boats in stock and ready for delivery The Devoti ILCA has been chosen and trusted by some of the Worlds best ILCA sailors and is in stock at Sailing Chandlery and ready for delivery straight to your sailing club or front door. by Sailing Chandlery Posted 15 May 09:00 BST Hayling Island Osprey Open Hayling Island Osprey Open A small but very competitive fleet battles its way through roadworks and closures to attend A small but very competitive fleet of Ospreys battled through various roadworks and closures across the south of the country to compete at Hayling Island over the weekend of May 11th-12th. by Terry Curtis Posted 15 May 08:24 BST Cape 31 Race Circuit UK Round 2 Cape 31 Race Circuit UK Round 2 17 teams lined up over the weekend in the Solent Seventeen Cape 31s lined up for the start of Round 2 of the 2024 31 Race Circuit. New owners and husband-wife team, Christian & Jacintha Hamilton-Love aboard Khumbu Red, led for the whole regatta and secured victory overall by a single point. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 15 May 05:37 BST Doyle Sails achieve sustainability Gold mark Doyle Sails achieve sustainability Gold mark Doyle Sails achieve sustainability certification, based on globally recognized ISO 14001 standard in May 2024, Doyle Sails NZ have attained the Toitu Enviromark Gold accreditation. This significant achievement validates Doyle Sails ongoing endeavours to minimize our environmental impact but also underscores our dedication to continuous improvement. by Doyle Sails Posted 15 May 05:00 BST