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Show news Salcombe YC's Sailing Club Series race 3
Ten Solos and nine Yawls take to the water on Saturday
Posted on 11 May Salcombe YC's Sailing Club Series race 2
Bank Holiday provides the traditional torrential rain with a light easterly breeze
Posted on 5 May Noble Marine Solo Nation's Cup preview
Early entry fee reduction ends on 1st May
Posted on 30 Apr Solo Spring and Southen Championship at Hayling
Incorporating the P&B Southern Championship and the Tyler Trophy
Posted on 29 Apr Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
A Force 3 easterly, high tide, and wall-to-wall sunshine
Posted on 27 Apr HD Sails Scottish Solo Travellers Round 1 at Clyde
Bacon rolls and cups of tea in the warm dry clubhouse were a welcome excuse
Posted on 23 Apr Dell Quay Solo Open Preview
Race in a beautiful setting in the upper reaches of Chichester harbour
Posted on 23 Apr Allen Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
Close, tactical racing characterised by shifty conditions
Posted on 22 Apr Solo Spring and Southen Championship preview
Hayling Island to host combined event to open the season
Posted on 21 Apr Burghfield Solo Open
The day started in a light and shifty breeze
Posted on 21 Apr Burwain Solo Open
A bright sunny day for the ten competitors
Posted on 20 Apr Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 7
Breeze gustier and occasionally stiffer than advertised
Posted on 20 Apr Solo Eastern Area Open at Rollesby Broad
Sixteen competitors faced a day of unpredictable, often testing conditions
Posted on 20 Apr Bough Beech Solo Open
23 helms for the Southern Area Circuit event
Posted on 19 Apr Solo Midland Area Series at Draycote
All sensible sailors spent race 3 on the beach
Posted on 14 Apr Carsington Solo Open
No shortage of wind on arrival
Posted on 29 Mar Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 3
The fleet sizes grow as the weather improves
Posted on 23 Mar Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 2
Making the best use of a glorious spring day
Posted on 16 Mar Allen Solo Winter Championship 2026
A new season, new faces with dreams, new boats and sails
Posted on 9 Mar Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 1
Although boring at times, sailing in Salcombe is always better than not sailing in Salcombe!
Posted on 8 Mar Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship preview
Gearing up to welcome the Solo fleet to Pitsford Reservoir
Posted on 2 Mar Salcombe Yacht Club 2026 Commissioning Race
Racing back underway after a slightly shorter than usual winter break
Posted on 2 Mar Anniversary Classes at the Dinghy Show
We speak to a number of classes celebrating significant anniversaries
Posted on 1 Mar Hyde Sails in attendance at RYA Dinghy Show
Ben McGrane and John Brooks are available to speak to
Posted on 18 Feb Solos at the Dinghy Show and 70 Years of History
Time it right and you may get to enjoy a glass of champagne
Posted on 16 Feb Dinghy Show Discount Period from Hyde Sails
10% off all one design sails, covers and accessories
Posted on 15 Feb Festive Series 2025 at Salcombe
Very light, fluky conditions often mean one thing: a Solo lock-out
Posted on 2 Jan Midland Area Solo Championship at Northampton
Finally happens at the third attempt
Posted on 7 Dec 2025 Solo End of Season Championship at Draycote
It is great to see more ladies joining the fleet
Posted on 26 Nov 2025 Midland Area Solo Championship preview
Northampton SC are hosting this Saturday
Posted on 25 Nov 2025
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Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 3
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 3
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 3
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 3
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series race 2
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series race 2
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series race 2
© Lucy Burn Sailing at South Staffs
© James Croxford CB Ultimate Hikers Solo Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Will Loy CB Ultimate Hikers Solo Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Will Loy Oliver Davenport, overall winner - CB Ultimate Hikers Solo Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Will Loy Tom Gillard, second overall on countback - CB Ultimate Hikers Solo Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Will Loy Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn Leeward mark - HD Sails Scottish Solo Travellers Round 1 at Bardowie Loch
© D Whyte The top three - HD Sails Scottish Solo Travellers Round 1 at Bardowie Loch
© CCC Winners Callum Gibb, Ian Baillie and Stuart Gibson - HD Sails Scottish Solo Travellers Round 1 at Bardowie Loch
© C Brecknell Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown Allen and CB Trailer Store Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
© Matt Brown
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