Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 6 Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 6 A fleet of 14 in the handicap fleet and 16 in the Solo fleet The fleet of fourteen competitors including eight Salcombe Yawls started cleanly in a light easterly breeze and a slack high tide on a long beat to Yalton. The early leader was Yawl 172 chased by John and Katie Meadowcroft in their Merlin Rocket. by Andrew Squire & David Greening Posted 4 Jun 13:41 BST Contender TT2 at Oxford Contender TT2 at Oxford With a training day run by Adam Bowers The weekend of 1st/2nd June starting with the second running of a training day run by Adam Bowers for the Contender fleet, organised by the BCA for its members and supported by Oxford Sailing Club. by James Daniels Posted 4 Jun 13:39 BST XR 41 Revealed! XR 41 Revealed! We spoke to Kræn Nielsen, CEO of X-Yachts, to find out more The XR 41 marks X-Yachts return to out-and-out race yachts, and has been designed in close cooperation with leading design teams. The boat is optimized for ORC racing and built with the finest material and most advanced technology available. by Mark Jardine Posted 4 Jun 12:00 BST Avon Yachting World Dayboat Open Avon Yachting World Dayboat Open A complete range of experience and ages present The third Avon Sailing Club (ASC), Yachting World Dayboat open meeting was held on Saturday 1st June. Race officer Peter Keighley learnt from previous years that keeping the course simple, was the key to a quiet day at the office. by Simon Bullingham Posted 4 Jun 11:31 BST Merlin Rockets at Starcross Merlin Rockets at Starcross Summer officially starts during Craftinsure Silver Tiller Round 4 The weekend of the 1st and 2nd of June was officially the start of summer and boy was it, as the Merlin Rocket Craftinsure Silver Tiller headed to sunny Starcross Yacht Club. by Matt Biggs Posted 4 Jun 11:20 BST I don't know if this will pan out or not I don't know if this will pan out or not Boris Herrmann has chosen a lone path in the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne Race It's a strategy that has got everyone talking. Can Boris Herrmann sail right round the top of the recourse - skirting a huge area of high pressure - and still beat Charlie Dalin and everyone else to the south of him? by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 4 Jun 11:05 BST ILCAs at the Queen Mary Summer Series Week 1 ILCAs at the Queen Mary Summer Series Week 1 A gusty and shifty 5 to 14 knots from the north with wall-to-wall sunshine 22 ILCAs lined up for the first 2 races of the QMSC summer series. The wind was a gusty and shifty 5 to 14 knots from the north with wall-to-wall sunshine. The race team set a good course making use of the full width of the reservoir. by Mike Hicks Posted 4 Jun 10:56 BST Dovestone Flying Fifteen Open Dovestone Flying Fifteen Open Including the World Ice Cube Curling Championships Great weather, warmth, sun and good winds ensured an enjoyable weekend sailing for all competitors at the Dovestone Open Meeting, the final event in the Northern Travellers Series. by Nik Lever Posted 4 Jun 09:58 BST RS Aeros at the Lymington Dinghy Regatta RS Aeros at the Lymington Dinghy Regatta The event maxed out again at its limit of 120 dinghies The 2024 edition of the Lymington Dinghy Regatta maxed out again at its limit of 120 dinghies. 16 RS Aeros took part - there could have been more if the late RS Aero sailors had tried to enter earlier! by RS Aero UK Class Association Posted 4 Jun 09:50 BST English Open Challenger Championship English Open Challenger Championship Another very successful event at Scaling Dam After a very successful event at Scaling Dam Sailing and Watersports Club in 2023 the Challengers returned in 2024 for the English Open Challenger Championship. by Marion Edwards Posted 4 Jun 09:38 BST A Successful Plastic Free Day 2024 A Successful Plastic Free Day 2024 9,500 students and individuals took part, thanks to the Final Straw Foundation Every year Final Straw Foundation holds a Plastic-Free Day, serendipitously timed to coincide with the birthday of environmental legend, Sir David Attenborough. We evaluate how much plastic we use and reflect on how we can reduce our dependence on it. by Hannah Cooper Posted 4 Jun 08:17 BST RSYC Contessa Regatta 2024 RSYC Contessa Regatta 2024 Blustery conditions welcomed 27 Contessa yachts of all classes in Yarmouth Blustery conditions welcomed 27 Contessa yachts of all classes to the Royal Solent Yacht Club for the second RSYC Contessa Regatta sponsored by Jeremy Rogers Ltd and Louis Jadot. by Oliver Dewar Posted 4 Jun 06:53 BST GP14 Craftinsure Scottish Championship GP14 Craftinsure Scottish Championship Sailing between Lamb Island and Craigleith Island from East Lothian Yacht Club We were worried that there wouldn't be enough wind on the Saturday, but yet again East Lothian Yacht Club gave us the wind we wanted, and more... lots more. by Arthur Logan Posted 4 Jun 06:30 BST Yorkshire Dales Solo Open Yorkshire Dales Solo Open Fresh breeze and bright sunshine as the northerly wind blew over the fells The first weekend in June dawned with a fresh breeze and bright sunshine, and as usual Grimwith Reservoir was treating us to cooler-than-normal temperatures as the northerly wind blew over the fells of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. by Justine Davenport Posted 4 Jun 06:07 BST Wingfoiling: Armstrong's A-Wing XPS Lightwind Wing Wingfoiling: Armstrong's A-Wing XPS Lightwind Wing Armstrong Foils new A-Wing XPS Lightwind offers you remarkable light airs winging performance Armstrong Foils new A-Wing XPS Lightwind offers you remarkable light airs winging performance for everyone from beginner to expert riders - giving you the opportunity to get foiling on the water no matter how light the breeze. by Armstrong Foils Posted 4 Jun 03:17 BST Italian Acrobatica team wins Leg 2 of Atlantic Cup Italian Acrobatica team wins Leg 2 of Atlantic Cup Just one minute and 35 seconds separated second through fourth place Surging into first place overnight Acrobatica took line honors crossing the finish at 8:56:52 A.M. EST just 7 minutes 31 seconds ahead of Vogue avec un Crohn. by Atlantic Cup Posted 3 Jun 21:33 BST British Dragons Southern Championship at Cowes British Dragons Southern Championship at Cowes Solent chop and strong, gusty conditions on the first day Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd June, nine Dragon teams completed five races on the Solent for the 2024 BDA Southern Championship. Hosted by the Cowes Corinthian YC, racing was organised by Solent Dragon Fleet Captain and Race Officer, Andrew Millband. by Emma York Posted 3 Jun 21:23 BST As much about instinct as routing As much about instinct as routing For IMOCA skippers the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne race After four days at sea in a challenging transatlantic weather pattern, the New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne is proving a highly absorbing contest, as the IMOCA skippers try to make sense of unpredictable weather. by Ed Gorman / IMOCA Globe Series Posted 3 Jun 21:15 BST Angry Dragon shine at Melges 24 Austrian Champs Angry Dragon shine at Melges 24 Austrian Champs White Room, Angry Dragon shine The picturesque Lake Attersee set the stage for the Melges 24 Austrian Championship over the first weekend of June, marking the fourth event in the 2024 Melges 24 European Sailing Series. by International Melges 24 Class Association Posted 3 Jun 21:09 BST Nominations open for new RYA Awards Nominations open for new RYA Awards Celebrate those making a real difference in our boating community Nominations are now open for the new look RYA Awards, recognising the outstanding contributions made by individuals and RYA affiliated organisations throughout the UK. by RYA Press Office Posted 3 Jun 17:34 BST Flying Fifteen 2024 Championship Series kicks off Flying Fifteen 2024 Championship Series kicks off Beginning with the Southern Championships at Parkstone YC This weekend sees the start of this year's hotly-anticipated Championship Series for the UK Flying Fifteen class which - crucially - will also be used to award allocated places at the 2025 World Championships to be held at the WPNSA next August. by UK Flying Fifteen Association Posted 3 Jun 17:25 BST New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 5 New York Vendée-Les Sables d'Olonne day 5 Going alone on the 'north face'... is Boris Herrmann gambling for the win? After finishing runner up on the recent outwards solo Transat race to New York, losing out to winner Yoann Richomme by just two hours and 19 minutes, it seems like Germany's Boris Herrmann might be gambling to go for outright victory. by Vendee Globe Posted 3 Jun 17:18 BST Training By The Numbers Training By The Numbers How data is driving precision training in the Olympics and beyond "The art of sailing is about having a feel for the boat and the water beneath you." - Sir Francis Chichester. No one would disagree with Sir Francis Chichester's timeless statement, but of course, as well as being an art, sailing is also a science. by Cyclops Marine Posted 3 Jun 16:00 BST RS Aero Scottish Championships at the East Lothian RS Aero Scottish Championships at the East Lothian What a stunning weekend at the club's annual regatta Just 8 weeks before East Lothian YC host the RS Aero 5&7 UK Nationals, the club held the RS Aero Scottish Championships as part of their annual regatta with 130 boats (capped entry because it is so popular, it sold out several weeks in advance). by Ian Renilson Posted 3 Jun 15:44 BST Enterprise class return to Looe for 2024 Nationals Enterprise class return to Looe for 2024 Nationals One of the most popular destinations for the class The Enterprise Nationals are taking place from 27 July - 2 August at Looe Sailing Club, one of the most popular destinations for the class. With Looe Sailing Club celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, it's shaping up to be a top event. by Alice Allen Posted 3 Jun 14:55 BST DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point update DF95 Spring Series at Barton's Point update Slugfest between Mike Brank and Peter Jackson on Thursday In shifty winds the top 2 competitors slugged it out race for race, hogging all but one of the wins and finishing on equal points. Mike Brand started with two wins, but Peter Jackson replied with the next three, and so it went on, swapping wins. by Peter Jackson Posted 3 Jun 14:41 BST P&B Phantom Inlands and Training Day Preview P&B Phantom Inlands and Training Day Preview A three-way event to attract sailors from around the country Coming up at Northampton SC in just under two weeks is not just another Inland Championship but a three-way event to attract Phantom sailors from around the country. by Mark Spruce Posted 3 Jun 14:29 BST RS200s at Staunton Harold RS200s at Staunton Harold Sunshine for the Sailing Chandlery Northern Tour event Staunton Harold's annual Sailing Chandlery sponsored RS200 open meeting took place on Saturday 1st June. Competitors were greeted by something that had not been seen in the East Midlands for quite some time... sunshine! by Ann Nugent Posted 3 Jun 12:15 BST Europe class UK Nationals at Hayling overall Europe class UK Nationals at Hayling overall A light wind conclusion to a fantastic event Day 3 of the Allen Synergy Europe Nationals dawned with sunshine and little wind. A bit of a head scratcher for the race team. The fleet launched to have for the first time a gentle downwind to the start. by Lucy Boreham Posted 3 Jun 09:34 BST Ardleigh Solo Open Ardleigh Solo Open Strong wind forecast puts off a few There was a disappointing turnout for Ardleigh Sailing Club's Solo open meeting on 1st June, the forecast strong winds no doubt discouraging both visitors and local sailors. by Steve Ede Posted 3 Jun 09:18 BST Lago Maggiore International RS Aero Regatta Lago Maggiore International RS Aero Regatta A new record as this regatta continues to grow Lago Maggiore welcomed 42 RS Aeros from 8 nations this year, a new record as this RS Aero International Regatta continues to grow. by RS Aero International Class Association Posted 3 Jun 08:57 BST IOM Eastern District Champion Series event 2 IOM Eastern District Champion Series event 2 Huntingdon hosts the One Metre radio yachts A brisk northerly breeze greeted the 19 skippers from around the region, with a good contingent from Coalhouse Fort, a couple from Chelmsford and a lonely Geoff Josey from Broads RYC and our own club with a record ten entries. by Andy Start Posted 3 Jun 08:09 BST 63rd Yachtmaster Insurance Ltd Three Rivers Race 63rd Yachtmaster Insurance Ltd Three Rivers Race An eventful weekend's sailing in this iconic event It's billed as a test of endurance and seamanship, and that's exactly what the 63rd Three Rivers Race proved to be on Saturday 1st June. by Holly Hancock Posted 3 Jun 05:44 BST Giles Scott secures his first SailGP win in Canada Giles Scott secures his first SailGP win in Canada Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team celebrate in Halifax Giles Scott, the double Olympic gold medallist, has won his first SailGP event since taking over from Sir Ben Ainslie as Driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team in January. by Emirates GBR SailGP Team Posted 3 Jun 05:22 BST Dramatic capsize caused by "tech malfunction" Dramatic capsize caused by "tech malfunction" Ruins Australia SailGP Team's chances in Halifax The ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix witnessed a disastrous turn of events as Tom Slingsby's Australia SailGP Team encountered a dramatic capsize caused by a tech malfunction, sending shockwaves among fans who watched on from the Halifax shoreline. by Australia SailGP Team Posted 3 Jun 05:14 BST US SailGP team skipper "incredibly frustrated" US SailGP team skipper "incredibly frustrated" Hitting out at decision to keep two teams off the water US SailGP team skipper says the team is incredibly frustrated with the decision by event organisers not to launch two teams, both privately owned, excluding them from competing on Day 2. High winds early in the day and a lack of time are blamed. by Laura Muma / US SailGP team Posted 3 Jun 05:06 BST ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix overall ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix overall Emirates Great Britain wins in Halifax Emirates Great Britain has taken the win in a weather-hit final at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix - with driver Giles Scott claiming his first SailGP victory since stepping into the driver's seat in January of this year. by SailGP Posted 3 Jun 05:05 BST Going to publish the 'F' word Going to publish the 'F' word There was a distinct, if decidedly unfair, hint of the Darwin Awards when I first saw this There was a distinct, if decidedly unfair, hint of the Darwin Awards when I first saw this item come in. Most specifically, it related to the one where the guy had strapped a JATO rocket to his car. by John Curnow, Sail-World.com AUS Editor Posted 3 Jun 04:37 BST Black Foils extend their SailGP Season 4 lead Black Foils extend their SailGP Season 4 lead Despite finishing 5th at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix The Black Foils extended their overall lead in Season 4 despite finishing 5th at the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix after what was a hectic final day of racing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. by Jodie Bakewell-White Posted 3 Jun 01:08 BST SailGP: Big win for Brits in Halifax SailGP: Big win for Brits in Halifax Giles Scott and Hannah Mills expertly negotiated the Final Day as the drama unfolded astern The Final Day of Rockwool SailGP Canada was one of the most dramatic in the event's four year history, as the British team sailed effortlessly to win in the rain at Halifax. by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com/nz Posted 2 Jun 22:26 BST