ORC European Double-Handed Championship underway ORC European Double-Handed Championship underway 200-mile journey begins with sunny skies and gentle breezes Under sunny skies and gentle breezes, the 2024 ORC European Double-Handed Championship embarked on a 200-mile journey alongside the 30th edition of La Duecento, organized by Circolo Nautico Porto Santa Margherita (CNSM). by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 3 May 18:34 BST Isle of Man Development Squad Race Training Isle of Man Development Squad Race Training Coaching to members by Sammy Isaacs-Johnson, RS Aero UK Head Coach On the 27/28th April at the Isle of Man Yacht Club, Sammy Isaacs-Johnson, RS Aero UK Head Coach and highly successful international dinghy champion, delivered race coaching to members of the newly formed Isle of Man Sailing Development Squad. by Janine Jeffcoate Posted 3 May 17:26 BST McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update McIntyre Ocean Globe Race update Translated 9 defeat the odds to finish They just kept coming! Nothing could, or would stop them. The McIntyre Ocean Globe has truly shown the depth of human stories over the past eight months and this story is a classic. by Ocean Globe Race Posted 3 May 17:08 BST Translated 9 successfully completes the OGR 2023 Translated 9 successfully completes the OGR 2023 Winning the first two legs and dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage Winning the first two legs and dominating the subsequent two until sustaining hull damage, and managing to restart twice, Translated 9 provided everyone with unique emotional experiences and demonstrated the value of determination and resilience. by Translated s.r.l. Posted 3 May 16:44 BST The Transat CIC Day 5 The Transat CIC Day 5 Briton Sam Davies lies third on Initiatives Coeur Might The Transat CIC's IMOCA class lead Yoann Richomme be making good his escape towards New York? The French solo skipper of Paprec Arkéa has opened out some 25 or 30 miles on his nearest pursuer Charlie Dalin over the last 12-18 hours. by The Transat CIC Posted 3 May 16:44 BST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update MacDonald lands back-to-back wins in Spain The current Surf-Freestyle world champion, the US's Chris MacDonald, dominated the second call at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain to take back-to-back wins in the season's opening stops. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 3 May 16:08 BST 44Cup Baiona preview 44Cup Baiona preview Starting this off is the 2024 44Cup's second event While the 44Cup owners and teams have favourite locations such as Marstrand in Sweden that they visit almost annually, for three of this season's five events the high performance owner-driver one design class will be visiting for the first time. by 44Cup Posted 3 May 16:05 BST Sea Sure and Hartley Boats Fire Nationals Preview Sea Sure and Hartley Boats Fire Nationals Preview The fleet is set for Warsash SC on the first weekend of June For those of you not in-the-know about the Fire Class, it's useful, firstly, to note that the Fire is sister to the popular 1996 designed Blaze. by Andy Wilson Posted 3 May 15:41 BST Connor Bainbridge completes Team GB line-up Connor Bainbridge completes Team GB line-up 14-athlete sailing team set for Paris 2024 Connor Bainbridge has today been named as Team GB's men's kite athlete for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, completing the 14-strong sailing team. by British Sailing Team Posted 3 May 15:13 BST British Keelboat League at Burnham Preview British Keelboat League at Burnham Preview The fleet of 707s have been further enhanced with new liveries With a little over two weeks to go before the British Keelboat League event at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, the fleet of 707s have been further enhanced with new liveries highlighting the invaluable support from Allen and Robline. by Nick Milton Posted 3 May 11:27 BST RNSA launches Youth Crew programme RNSA launches Youth Crew programme Helping children of serving Royal Navy families to access watersports The Royal Naval Sailing Association is delighted to have launched its Youth Crew programme this Easter. The idea is to make sailing fun and accessible to the families of Royal Navy, Royal Marine and Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel based across the UK. by Royal Naval Sailing Association Posted 3 May 10:38 BST Rory Cheetham Cup 2024 Rory Cheetham Cup 2024 Enjoyable high level match racing, in memory of Rory Cheetham Organised in partnership between Royal Thames Yacht Club and Exeter University Sailing Club, it was set to be a weekend of enjoyable high level match racing, in memory of Rory Cheetham, a former EUSC member who sadly passed in 2018. by Ollie Meadowcroft & Matt Shaw Posted 3 May 07:22 BST Women's Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week Women's Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week 75% of the 88 boat fleet have women on board for the famous regatta Racing at Antigua Sailing Week continued with Antigua Yacht Club Marina (AYCM) Women's Race Day. One hundred and ninety women are racing at the 55th edition of Antigua Sailing Week, representing over a quarter of the sailors competing. by Louay Habib Posted 3 May 04:28 BST 20th PalmaVela Day 1 20th PalmaVela Day 1 Galateia returns to defend PalmaVela title with a perfect start At the 20th PalmaVela a breezy opening pair of windward-leeward races on the Bay of Palma saw the Wally Cento Galateia make a strong start to defending their IRC-IMA Maxi division title that they won last year with a perfect scoreline. by PalmaVela Posted 2 May 21:28 BST 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week overall 52 Super Series PalmaVela Sailing Week overall Provezza are the pride of Palma after thrilling title decider Ergin Imre's Provezza crew laid to rest some of their past bad memories of racing on the Bay of Palma when they clinched the first title of the season at 52 SUPER SERIES PalmaVela Sailing thanks to a spectacular victory in the final race. by 52 Super Series Posted 2 May 21:16 BST ORC Double-Handed Europeans to kick off on Friday ORC Double-Handed Europeans to kick off on Friday Anticipation is high ahead of La Duecento With just a couple of hours remaining until the start of the ORC European Double-Handed Championship, anticipation is high for the sailing community. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 2 May 20:31 BST Rooster Warehouse Clearance Event Rooster Warehouse Clearance Event Including ex-display, samples, factory seconds, excess stock, chandlery Taking place Friday 3rd May and Friday 10th May. Including ex-display, samples, factory seconds, excess stock, chandlery. by Rooster Posted 2 May 19:30 BST La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview La Grande Motte International Regatta 2024 preview Final dress rehearsal for the Cats and Skiffs Of those 148 crews registered, 39 will represent their country in less than three months in Marseille, location of the 2024 Olympic sailing events. by Anne Millet Posted 2 May 17:24 BST Transat CIC day 5 Transat CIC day 5 Richomme takes the lead in the IMOCAs The skippers have been facing tough conditions since the start and fatigue, the chilling temperatures on board, the lack of sleep, as well as the inevitable technical problems and breakages, are putting sailors and boats to the test. by The Transat CIC Posted 2 May 17:16 BST Tenby Regatta 2024 Preview Tenby Regatta 2024 Preview Taking place on July 6th and 7th Tenby Sailing Club is hosting the annual dinghy regatta on July 6th and 7th 2024. Entry is open to all dinghies for three races on the Saturday with the first start at 12:30 with racing sponsored by CoastWaterSports. by Dan Jackson Posted 2 May 16:15 BST RS Tera Training and Open at Whitefriars Preview RS Tera Training and Open at Whitefriars Preview Part of the exciting RS Tera South West Association Travellers' Series Entries are open for the RS Tera South West training and Open meet over the weekend of 11/12 May. This is the first event of the exciting 2024 RS Tera South West Association Travellers' Series. by Richard Trevithick Posted 2 May 15:44 BST GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update GWA Wingfoil World Cup Spain 2024 update Spanish world champion takes Surf-Freestyle win on home waters Reigning Surf-Freestyle world champion, Spain's Nia Suardiaz, tightened her grip on another title when she landed the win at the GWA Wingfoil World Cup on home waters at the Tarifa Wing Pro. by Ian MacKinnon Posted 2 May 15:29 BST Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish Tour at Loch Earn Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish Tour at Loch Earn Freezing Fling in the Trossachs The first Stewart Brewing RS400 Scottish tour event took place at the Loch Earn Sailing Club as part of their annual First Fling event. by Keith Orr Posted 2 May 14:48 BST Bank Holiday Weekend Discount at Sailing Chandlery Bank Holiday Weekend Discount at Sailing Chandlery Take advantage of an additional saving at Sailing Chandlery this bank holiday weekend Take advantage of an additional saving at Sailing Chandlery this bank holiday weekend. by Sailing Chandlery Posted 2 May 12:00 BST Southwest Topper Traveller Series at Paignton Southwest Topper Traveller Series at Paignton Great racing despite the variable conditions The third Traveller in the South West Traveller Series took place on Sunday 28th April. This event was hosted by Paignton Sailing Club and despite conditions being variable they still provided great racing within the fleet. by Isobel Williscroft Posted 2 May 11:49 BST GSC achieves sustainability & environmental goals GSC achieves sustainability & environmental goals The verification of the compliance with the standard was conducted in two phases TÜV Thüringen congratulates the organization and participants for their achievements in the Global Solo Challenge. by Global Solo Challenge Posted 2 May 11:41 BST 2024 Hurricane Europeans at Carnac 2024 Hurricane Europeans at Carnac A return of the event at the popular Eurocat event Having decided over a few beers that we should try and go and enter the Eurocat event held each year in Carnac, Brittany. Having not been there for 30 years it seemed right that the Hurricane fleet should return. by Howard Warrington Posted 2 May 09:44 BST Why are 3Di sails aero-optimized? Why are 3Di sails aero-optimized? A streamlined sail shape delivers less drag, more drive, and greater effectiveness North Sails explain the advantages of aero-optimisation: a streamlined sail shape delivers less drag, more drive, greater effectiveness and enhanced durability. by North Sails Posted 2 May 09:42 BST Rooster partners with UK J/70 class Rooster partners with UK J/70 class On the lookout for a boat to sponsor for the Corinthian Europeans in Denmark Rooster®, a leading name in sailing apparel and accessories, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with the UK J/70 Class, marking a significant milestone in the realm of competitive sailing. by Rooster Posted 2 May 09:00 BST D-Zero Northern Championships at Annandale D-Zero Northern Championships at Annandale Zippy Zero reports, "Life sucks, folks" It's a big hello from Zippy the D-Zero in my first report of this year. The event was the D-Zero Northern Championships, held at a new venue for us at Annandale Sailing Club, 4 miles West of Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. by Zippy Zero Posted 2 May 08:52 BST Record number of people try sailing at Dovestone Record number of people try sailing at Dovestone 70 participants took the opportunity to get out on the water during the club's Discover Sailing day A record 70 participants took the opportunity to get out on the water during Dovestone Sailing Club's Discover Sailing event on Saturday 27 April. by Nik Lever Posted 2 May 08:47 BST Hyde Sails Squib Gold Cup 2024 Preview Hyde Sails Squib Gold Cup 2024 Preview 28th edition taking place in Burnham over the Bank Holiday Weekend The 28th edition of the Squib Gold Cup, sponsored by Hyde Sails, to take place at Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, over the Bank Holiday Weekend, 4th and 5th of May, 2024. by Petru Balau Posted 2 May 07:00 BST Taittinger Royal Solent YC Regatta entries growing Taittinger Royal Solent YC Regatta entries growing Attracting a mixture of repeat and new competitors for a weekend of racing and socialising The 16th edition of the Taittinger Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta is already attracting a mixture of repeat and new competitors for a weekend of racing and socialising in and around Yarmouth, with over 100 entries confirmed in the first two weeks. by Oliver Dewar Posted 2 May 06:51 BST Cruise with confidence with Doyle Sails Cruise with confidence with Doyle Sails Doyle Sails is the sailmaker of choice for many cruising catamarans and performance multihulls Doyle Sails is the sailmaker of choice for many cruising catamarans and numerous performance multihulls worldwide, continuing to lead the fleet when it comes to reliable, durable, and easy-to-handle cruising sails. by Doyle Sails NZ Posted 2 May 01:08 BST Offshore race set to be decisive for Tom Dolan Offshore race set to be decisive for Tom Dolan A slightly frustrated Dolan is sitting in 14th place heading into Thursday At the Solo Maître CoQ Figaro circuit event which started on Tuesday out of Les Sables d'Olonne in France's Vendée region, a slightly frustrated Tom Dolan is sitting in 14th place heading into Thursday's 390 mile offshore race component. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 1 May 21:37 BST Contender Travellers Trophy at Highcliffe Contender Travellers Trophy at Highcliffe Fleet finally start racing after first two events blown off After the first 2 events of the Contender Travellers Series were blown off, if was a relief for the Contender fleet to finally get the season under way at one of the premier locations in the UK, Highcliffe. by Gary Langdown Posted 1 May 21:27 BST Zhik kits out Australia's Olympic sailors Zhik kits out Australia's Olympic sailors With industry-first high-performance neoprene-free wetsuit When Australia's 12 Olympic sailors take to the waters of Marseille in July this year, they'll wear the industry's first high-performance, neoprene-free wetsuits created by Sydney sailing apparel company Zhik. by Zhik Posted 1 May 21:09 BST Holcim-PRB sustains bowsprit damage Holcim-PRB sustains bowsprit damage Nicolas Lunven continues racing towards New York While in fifth position in The Transat CIC fleet, Team Holcim-PRB skipper Nicolas Lunven alerted his shore team on Wednesday morning that the boat's bowsprit had broken. The incident occurred overnight amid strong wind conditions. by Team HOLCIM - PRB Posted 1 May 21:07 BST Lymington XOD Racing Week 1 Lymington XOD Racing Week 1 A chilly grey day greets the fleet for the first race of the season A chilly grey day greeted 16 Lymington X One Designs for their first race of the season. Mike Cowan and his race team set a beat from the Platform to a moveable mark to the east a long run to A. by Lymington X One Design Division Posted 1 May 21:05 BST Momentous day for INEOS Britannia Momentous day for INEOS Britannia As AC75 sets sail for first time INEOS Britannia's new race boat for the 37th America's Cup has set sail for the very first time. The British Challenger's AC75 took to the water in Barcelona with Olympic Gold medallists Sir Ben Ainslie and Giles Scott at the Helm on Wednesday 1st May. by INEOS Britannia Posted 1 May 20:58 BST