News Archive

New licence holder ofLlaser 2000 dinghy announced By Martin Wadhams, 11:23 PM Mon 14 Jan 2013
LDC Sailing is delighted to announce our appointment by Phil Morrison, the designer and copyright holder of the successful 2000 dinghy, as the new license holder for the production and distribution the 2000 Class. ...[more]

International Optimist Australian Championships Day 2 overall By Peter Campbell, , 1:41 AM Fri 11 Jan 2013
The International Optimist dinghy is the world’s largest sailing dinghy for kids to learn and enjoy sailing and, in particular, start racing at an early age. Anyone looking out or on Hobart’s River Derwent yesterday could see why, with a massive fleet of these tiny sailboats contesting the Optimist Australian championships. ...[more]

Eight additional RS100's set to arrive in Australia before Christmas By Patrick Langley, , 3:07 PM Thu 8 Nov 2012
Eight more RS100’s boats are scheduled to arrive in Australia before Christmas day, further boosting the class growing popularity in the country. ...[more]

VIODA girls training weekend - Opti girls rule!! By VIODA Committee, Black Rock , 7:48 PM Tue 18 Sep 2012
Last weekend VIODA (Victorian International Optimist Dinghy Association) conducted the first ever all girls Optimist dinghy camp at Black Rock Yacht Club. The weekend was an absolute success with lots of fun and smiles shared among sailors, coaches and parents alike. ...[more]

RS Feva Grand Prix at Lee On Solent SC overall By Debbie Darling, , 12:52 AM Tue 18 Sep 2012
Bolle RS Feva Grand Prix was held at Lee On Solent Sailing Club over the weekend. Perfect conditions, sunny with 8 – 12 knots greeted the 50 boats taking part in the first Grand Prix Circuit event of the new season. The event was also the first squad selector for many of the RYA and Class Squads being run this winter. ...[more]

Scottish RS400 Series at Port Edgar By Dave Harcourt, , 1:52 AM Fri 14 Sep 2012
Scottish RS400 Series 2012, held at Port Edgar, has drawn to a close and what a cracking end. A big thanks to PEYC for hosting the DBSC regatta at late notice which at one point looked like it might not happen. Despite the unavoidable clash with the nationals a healthy fleet of 10 boats turned out - including another two new owners starting their nationals 2013 campaigns early. ...[more]

RS700 UK National Championships at Hayling Island SC overall By Hamish Griffiths, , 8:53 PM Wed 12 Sep 2012
Noble Marine RS700 UK National Championships were held at Hayling Island Sailing Club over the weekend. It could be the Med (but prettier) here at HISC although there's a lot of whistling going on with the absence of the drafty stuff. We have a good turnout of RS700s and a great bunch of chaps as usual. ...[more]

RS700 UK National Championship at Hayling Island SC By Debbie Darling, , 3:39 AM Sun 9 Sep 2012
Noble Marine RS700 UK National Championships first day was held at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Steve Powell from QMSC takes the lead after two races. The first race went to Jerry Wales the second to Powell. Jerry Wales was quick off the mark leading the 33 entries round Hayling Bay to take the first race of the RS700 Nationals with Steve Powell in second and Jon Heissig of Llangorse SC third. ...[more]

RS800 UK Nationals at Hayling Island SC By Debbie Darling, 12:34 AM Sun 9 Sep 2012
Noble Marine RS800 UK National Championships were held at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Greeted by bright sunshine over the sandy shores, sailors had time to catch up and swap stories whilst the wind was building. There were plenty of old faces returning to pit their skills once again including several former champions and seasoned pro's. ...[more]

OK Dinghy World Championship – New inductees enter Hall of Fame By Robert Deaves, 6:01 PM Fri 31 Aug 2012
At the OK Dinghy World Championship prizegiving held in Vallensbaek, Denmark last month, six more sailors were inducted into the OK Dinghy Hall of Fame. The OK Dinghy Hall of Fame was set up in 2007, on the classes 50th anniversary, to recognise outstanding contributions and achievements by individuals in the class, both on and off the water. ...[more]

420 National Championships day 4 and Overall By GBR 420 Sailing, 8:43 AM Sun 26 Aug 2012
420 2012 Nationals final day and day 4 reports. The older departing youth squad sailors were feeling a bit the worse for wear and tried to give themselves more recovery time by hiding the tally board but their attempts failed and the fleet launched for a nearly on time start! ...[more]

RS200 National Championships - Battle royal on Day 4 By Pete Vincent, , 9:53 PM Thu 23 Aug 2012
Noble Marine RS200 Nationals, at Exmouth Sailing Club, fourth day of racing was a beautiful sunny day and Ben Saxton/Toby Lewis took full advantage to win the Championship with a day to spare. On the way out to the course area there was plainly a good breeze as most crews popped kites and went for a good burn. ...[more]

RS200 National Championships - Excellent conditions By Pete Vincent, , 9:43 PM Wed 22 Aug 2012
Noble Marine RS200 Nationals 2012, being held at Exmouth Sailing Club, was a major day yesterday, Tuesday 21st August, for three important reasons. The weather played ball allowing three races to be run putting the championship back on schedule in excellent conditions. ...[more]

420 UK National Championships day 2 By 420 Sailing, 7:55 AM Wed 22 Aug 2012
Today at the 420 UK National Championships the fleet enjoyed champagne sailing in Torbay. Following a grey start to the day and a two hour postponement (and several bacon butties), the breeze built and the fleet got away for race 4 of the championships in 8-10 knots. ...[more]

RS200 Nationals at Exmouth SC By Debbie Darling, 8:38 PM Tue 21 Aug 2012
Noble Marine RS200 National Championships, after the flat calm of Sunday and no sailing, got under way at Exmouth today in that rarest of things for the British summer – glorious sunshine, wall to wall blue skies and a gentle breeze that slowly built to near champagne conditions for the end of the third race. ...[more]

Audi Optimist Junior Cup - Liam Orel reigns on day two By Jana Pines, Koper , 10:42 PM Sun 19 Aug 2012
On the second day of the Audi Optimist Junior Cup, 167 sailors from eight countries were greeted with a nice sea breeze. Racing kicked off in relatively light winds, which increased during the day to 15 knots, allowing all the divisions to take full advantage of it and successfully complete the qualifying series. ...[more]

UK Optimist Nationals day 1 By Pip Holloway, 7:19 AM Wed 15 Aug 2012
On the opening day of the 2012 Volvo Gill Optimist National Championships, eager sailors were welcomed with tricky conditions. The morning opened with strong winds and rain, bringing with it a choppy 3-5ft sea state. The main fleet attempted to brave the conditions but promptly returned to shore to let the 20 knots of breeze pass. ...[more]

Optimist British National and Open Championships - Tricky Day 1 By Pip Holloway, , 8:26 PM Tue 14 Aug 2012
Volvo Gill Optimist British National and Open Championships 2012 - Eagar Optimist sailors were greeted with tricky conditions on day one. The morning opened with strong winds and rain, bringing with it a choppy 3-5ft sea state. ...[more]

Optimist British National and Open Championships at Pwllheli SC By Sarah Alexander, , 3:35 AM Mon 13 Aug 2012
Optimist British National and Open Championships 2012 - Some of Britain’s top up and coming young sailors are looking forward to an exciting week of racing at this annual event. Over 500 British and International competitors, including sailors from France, Finland, Dubai, Hong Kong and the USA will once again take to the shores of Pwllheli Sailing Club to battle it out for Championship titles. ...[more]

420 World and Ladies World Championship 2012 day 2 By International 420 Class Association, 8:59 AM Wed 1 Aug 2012
Steady nerves and superb tactical sailing were the order of the day for the two light wind races, in very shifty conditions at the 420 World and Ladies World Championship in Austria. ...[more]

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