News Archive

Jorgen Svendsen retains OK Dinghy World 2013 number one ranking By OK Dinghy International Association, , 12:46 PM Thu 25 Apr 2013
Jorgen Svendsen (DEN) retains the World number one spot in the OK Dinghy World Rankings Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Svendsen was the best sailor over the last three races in Pattaya to move up to seventh overall, which was just enough to hold a scant three point lead over multiple world champion Nick Craig (GBR) in the World Ranking. ...[more]

Finn Class partners Dinghy Academy to train next Olympians By Robert Deaves, 10:17 PM Thu 7 Mar 2013
The Finn class is very excited to announce a co-operation agreement with the Dinghy Academy in Valencia to fund and train aspiring Olympians from developing Finn nations. The class has committed to part fund the training of four sailors at the Dinghy Academy in 2013, with the intention this will continue through to 2016. ...[more]

RYA Dinghy Show - Glanfield and Patience launch Rio 2016 campaign By Lindsey Bell, 11:21 PM Sun 3 Mar 2013
Two-time Olympic silver medal-winning sailor Joe Glanfield is set to make his competitive comeback, having been announced today as the man who will partner 2012 silver medallist Luke Patience in the quest for gold at Rio 2016. ...[more]

RYA Dinghy Show - Images from Day 1 By RYA Dinghy Show, , 9:11 PM Sun 3 Mar 2013
RYA Dinghy Show 2013 is currently underway at Alexandra Palace in London. Here are more images from Day 1 ...[more]

RYA Dinghy Show opening + Video By Emma Slater, 10:56 PM Sat 2 Mar 2013
London 2012 sailors Annie Lush and Kate Macgregor and British Sailing Team sailors Dylan Fletcher and Nick Thompson took to the stage this morning (Saturday 02 March) to officially open the RYA Dinghy Show 2013. ...[more]

RYA Dinghy Show opens its doors this weekend! By Emma Slater, , 8:16 PM Fri 1 Mar 2013
Alexandra Palace in London will be packed to the rafters with all things dinghy this weekend (02-03 March) when the RYA Dinghy Show, in association with Yachts and Yachting and Suzuki, opens its doors for 2013 ...[more]

Boat Shows - Provide touch and feel and Internet takes worldwide By Rob Kothe and the Sail-World Team, 8:16 AM Tue 26 Feb 2013
Later this week the world’s largest dinghy boat show, the RYA Dinghy Show will open at London’s Alexandra Palace. On Saturday and Sunday March 2nd and 3rd some 200 exhibitors will be showing their wares to the walk in audience. But many will consider there is an Elephant in the Room – the Internet. ...[more]

RYA Dinghy Show to showcase latest boats, books, kit and more By Emma Slater, , 11:06 PM Mon 25 Feb 2013
The start of the RYA Dinghy Show 2013, when Alexandra Palace in London becomes the centre of all things dinghy sailing, gets underway in just five days time ...[more]

Boat Shows - Provide touch and feel and world-wide exposure By Rob Kothe and the Sail-World Team, 12:19 AM Mon 18 Feb 2013
In less than two weeks the world’s largest dinghy boat show, the RYA Dinghy Show will open at London’s Alexandra Palace. On Saturday and Sunday March 2nd and 3rd some 200 exhibitors will be showing their wares to the walk in audience. But many will consider there is an Elephant in the Room – the Internet. ...[more]

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]

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