Big names line up for Dragon Gold Cup 2024 Big names line up for Dragon Gold Cup 2024 30 teams from around Europe set for the September event in Kinsale Already many of the big names from the world of Dragon sailing have confirmed their participation in the 2024 Dragon Gold Cup Kinsale sponsored by Astra Construction Services Ltd. by International Dragon Association Posted 23 May 16:46 BST Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest Paul Morvan and Tom Dolan finish 7th in 740 nautical mile long offshore Ireland's Tom Dolan and his young French co-skipper Paul Morvan this morning finished a gruelling 740 miles long offshore race for the Trophée Banque Populaire Grand Ouest in seventh place from a star-studded field. by Tom Dolan Racing Posted 23 May 15:32 BST RS700 Masters at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta RS700 Masters at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta Four grandees of the fleet battle it out at Hayling Island Four grandees of the RS700 fleet met at Hayling Island Sailing Club on 17th - 19th May 2024 for a RS700 Masters open as part of the RS 30th anniversary regatta. by Roland Smith Posted 23 May 13:37 BST Fishers Green Solo Open Fishers Green Solo Open A pleasing turnout of 22 helms Fishers Green Sailing Club held their annual Solo Open Meeting on Sunday 19th May 2024. The forecast was for moderate conditions with the prevailing wind from a north easterly / easterly direction. by David Walford Posted 23 May 13:26 BST How to care for your dinghy sails How to care for your dinghy sails Ensuring they are in the best condition will help prolong their life When it comes to your dinghy, the sails are the driving force, so ensuring they are in the best condition will help prolong their life. by GJW Direct Posted 23 May 12:00 BST RS200 Masters at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta RS200 Masters at the RS 30th Anniversary Regatta In true Hayling fashion the sun was shining from dawn till dusk In true Hayling fashion the sun was shining from dawn till dusk on all three days, though the wind very nearly didn't make an appearance! by Emily Davis Posted 23 May 11:48 BST Merlin Rockets at Blithfield Merlin Rockets at Blithfield No more Chat GPT - is this purely human eloquence? The day was set for the HD Sails Midland Circuit shared Classic Circuit event at Blithfield Sailing Club. 8 knots gusting 16 (allegedly) and wonderful sunshine. Among the 12 boats and 24 sailors, there was an almost palpable hum of anticipation by George Bender Posted 23 May 10:03 BST Graduate Nationals runns and riders Graduate Nationals runns and riders The fleet are off to Carsington this weekend The Graduates head to Carsington this weekend for their Nationals, sharing the water with the Miracles in what promises to be a fab weekend in the Midlands! It's time to give Y&Y the article everyone has been waiting for: the runners and riders! by Fresh Abendstern Posted 23 May 09:49 BST J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 2 J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 2 Viva takes control of an evolving ranking It was a second day of racing in light winds in Tuscany for the J/70 European Championship, an event that has gathered almost 90 crews from 20 nations. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 23 May 09:13 BST Topper Coastal Championships at Poole Topper Coastal Championships at Poole 115 sailors from all corners of the UK take part The NS4 coastal championships saw 115 Topper sailors (85 x 5.3s, 28 x 4.2s, and 2 x 6.4s) travelling from all corners of the UK to Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world (second only to Sydney's in size). by Hari Clark Posted 23 May 06:29 BST IRC Welsh Nationals at Pwllheli IRC Welsh Nationals at Pwllheli Glorious sailing weather for the event, which included the Sonata Welsh Championship It almost seems a certainty that the Welsh IRCs in Pwllheli brings glorious champagne sailing weather and this year conformed as usual. by Vicky Cox Posted 23 May 06:18 BST WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 1 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye day 1 "If you're not Dying, you're not Trying" The WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye began today, although a lack of wind prevented the first race from going ahead. Instead the riders put their competitive instincts into an evening competition on Audi e-foilers, electric-powered foiling boards. by Andy Rice Posted 22 May 21:39 BST IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3 IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 3 New leader as V scores two bullets Starting an hour early, two coastal courses including the popular lap of Capri were completed on the third and penultimate day of the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 22 May 21:03 BST Atlantic Cup set to start Saturday, May 25 Atlantic Cup set to start Saturday, May 25 The only dedicated Class40 race in the United States We're three days out until the start of the 2024 Atlantic Cup. For the first time since 2018, the only dedicated Class40 race in the United States will take teams on a 3-stage race from Charleston, S.C. to Newport, R.I. and Portland, M.E. by Atlantic Cup Posted 22 May 18:07 BST Medway YC Cruiser Class Spring Series Race 5 Medway YC Cruiser Class Spring Series Race 5 Strong sunshine with a light, fluky NE breeze for the last race of the series In strong sunshine with a light, fluky NE breeze and an initially rising tide, the last race of the series was set to take the fleet up the river with the tide to buoy 34 and then down with the tide around buoys 31 & 30 and a finish at buoy 29. by Jamie Blair Posted 22 May 17:39 BST Frensham Pond Solo Open Frensham Pond Solo Open 26 helms for Solo Southern Area Series event On 19th May, as part of the Solo Southern Area Series sponsored by Magic Marine and Triggernaut, Frensham Pond SC staged their 2024 Solo Open Meeting for an entry of 26 including 8 visitors, a figure that hasn't been beaten for nearly 20 years. by Paul Trevan Posted 22 May 17:20 BST Yachting World Dayboat Open at Bosham Yachting World Dayboat Open at Bosham The sun shone throughout and the wind gods delivered The 12 boat fleet enjoyed champagne sailing conditions at this year's Bosham SC Open Meeting. The sun shone throughout, and the wind gods delivered a fabulous 10-12 knot breeze. by David MacFarlane Posted 22 May 17:09 BST 44th Royal Escape Race Preview 44th Royal Escape Race Preview Historic cross-channel race sets sail from Brighton on Friday The Sussex Yacht Club is preparing to kick off an historic cross-channel race, with the race setting sail from Brighton on Friday. by Sussex Yacht Club Posted 22 May 15:54 BST The Wolf Rock Race set for 14th June 2024 The Wolf Rock Race set for 14th June 2024 Get your entry in for the Fastnet500 qualifier Good news! I have been assured that the conditions for this year's Wolf Rock Race are going to be spectacular! So what are you waiting for? This counts as the Fastnet500 qualifier, which is on in August. by Adrian Gray Posted 22 May 15:39 BST One month to go until Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 One month to go until Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 Maximus and Calabash will bring additional flair to the already strong roster of yachts Two brand new yachts have joined the fleet at Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 with just a month to the start of the 28th edition of Europe's longest running superyacht regatta. by The Superyacht Cup Palma Posted 22 May 15:12 BST Minus 40 Match Racing Championship Preview Minus 40 Match Racing Championship Preview Taking place at Stone Sailing Club on the 8th & 9th June The eagerly anticipated Minus 40 Match Racing Championship is set to take place on June 8-9 at the picturesque Stone Sailing Club. This renowned event will see 16 teams battling it out over two thrilling days on the River Blackwater. by Roy Harris Posted 22 May 15:09 BST North Sea Regatta concludes successfully North Sea Regatta concludes successfully 80 races divided into 13 classes on two race courses The North Sea Regatta 2024 wrapped up with resounding success, featuring over 80 races divided into 13 classes on two race courses. The race committee efficiently managed the event, ensuring all scheduled races were sailed. by North Sea Regatta Posted 22 May 14:11 BST 2000 Millennium Series at Castle Cove 2000 Millennium Series at Castle Cove The weather forecast leading up to the event was not ideal Castle Cove Sailing Club gave their usual warm welcome to the 2000 sailors for the West Country Boat Repairs Millennium series Round 2 event on the weekend of 18th & 19th May 2024. by Linda & Tim Hulley, Jumpin' Jack Splash Posted 22 May 13:10 BST TGIF Racing at Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club TGIF Racing at Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club A different approach to handicap racing Friday 5pm saw the first of this year's TGIF racing, which follows a different approach to handicap racing. Mark Spruce and Ed Child worked up some numbers and came up with the idea of handicapping by distance rather than time. by Steve Rickard Posted 22 May 13:10 BST Noble Marine Moth GP at the WPNSA Noble Marine Moth GP at the WPNSA Eight tricky but exhilarating races over the two days The weekend's Noble Marine Moth GP faced a dire forecast, yet 19 dedicated sailors ignored it and were rewarded with eight tricky but exhilarating races over the two days. by David Hivey Posted 22 May 11:57 BST Merlin Thames Series at Tamesis Merlin Thames Series at Tamesis Even with wide boats present, the newest boat in the top three was 60 years old Following a successful Vintage Merlin Open on the Saturday, newer Merlins were invited to join the fleet for the Sunday Open meeting, part of the Merlin Thames Series. Bright sunshine and a 5 - 8knt breeze greeted the 12 boat fleet. by Rob Cage Posted 22 May 11:55 BST Dart 15 Southern Championship at Shanklin Dart 15 Southern Championship at Shanklin A game of two halves 29 boats entered the second of the Dart 15 Summer Series events with six sailors coming from across the Solent. by Liam Thom Posted 22 May 11:47 BST Bristol Corinthian Solo and ILCA Open Bristol Corinthian Solo and ILCA Open A bright but windless morning greeted the fleet A bright but windless morning saw 22 Solos and 9 ILCAs meet at at Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club for the annual Solo and ICLA Open meeting. by Andrew Thompson Posted 22 May 11:14 BST WISH SC Open Challenger Event WISH SC Open Challenger Event Six Challengers representing five clubs race at Wigan and St Helens SC After a very successful Challenger event WISH (Wigan and St Helens) Sailing Club in 2023 the Challengers returned for the weekend 18-19 May. by Marion Edwards Posted 22 May 10:54 BST UK Musto Skiff Nationals Open for Entries UK Musto Skiff Nationals Open for Entries Being held at Filey Sailing Club between 14th & 16th June, sponsored by Noble Marine The Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff National Championships 2024 is now open for entry and will be hosted at Filey Sailing Club over Friday 14th June to Sunday 16th June 2024. by Natalie Hilton Posted 22 May 10:29 BST Marblehead GAMES 5 event at Guildford Marblehead GAMES 5 event at Guildford Halfpenny Trophy and Summer Series A small but enthusiastic fleet of eight skippers assembled at Abbey Meads lake in overcast conditions, but with an ideal northerly breeze blowing straight down the lake, although it did have a tendency to go a bit easterly at times. by Martin Crysell Posted 22 May 10:24 BST 100% Professional Skipper Training pass rate 100% Professional Skipper Training pass rate 100% of students completing the Professional Skipper Training programme pass their RYA Yachtmaster Andrew Simpson Yachting (ASY) is delighted to announce our most recent cohort of Professional Skipper Training students have all successfully passed and completed their RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. by Andrew Simpson Foundation Posted 22 May 10:14 BST J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 1 J/70 Europeans at Mount Argentario, Italy Day 1 Girl Power on the first day of J/70 European Championship in Cala Galera The first day of the J/70 European Championship, hosted in Italy in the wonderful location of Mount Argentario, kicked off with two exhilarating races under light breeze conditions, creating a dynamic and unpredictable day of racing. by Julie & Christopher Howell Posted 22 May 07:49 BST Puig Women's America's Cup trophy is presented Puig Women's America's Cup trophy is presented The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, has been presented by Puig The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup, has been presented by Puig. The Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola was commissioned to design and shape the trophy for winning team of the Puig Women's America's Cup. by America's Cup Media Posted 22 May 05:53 BST IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 2 IMA Maxi Europeans at Sorrento Day 2 Double bullet day for Bella Mente After a windless zero race Monday, the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece, enjoyed a brisk 15-19 knot westerly and lumpy seas for its second day. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 21 May 22:47 BST Spectacular mile-long flotilla finale Spectacular mile-long flotilla finale More than 20 historic RNLI lifeboats as the RNLI celebrates its 200th anniversary As the RNLI celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, more than 40 rescue vessels, including both current and historical RNLI lifeboats as well as international boats, have come together to form a flotilla more than a mile long. by David Riley, RNLI Posted 21 May 19:46 BST ILCA Midland Grand Prix ILCA Midland Grand Prix Protest forms almost get dusted off Midland Sailing Club hosted the fourth round of the Midland ILCA Grand Prix Series, sponsored by Sailingfast and Sail Birmingham, at Edgbaston Reservoir, with the promise of sunny weather, warm temperatures and a gentle force 3. by Mike Homer Posted 21 May 19:09 BST Rooster Women's Range Reborn Rooster Women's Range Reborn Designed for comfort, confidence and performance As pioneers in women's technical watersports gear, our range has had a revamp. Specifically developed for women and thoroughly tested, we've made adjustments to the overall cut, improved materials and updated the colourway and print. by Rooster Posted 21 May 18:00 BST Harken One Design Regatta at Largs Harken One Design Regatta at Largs Sun, sea and a wee bit o' wind! A 50 boat entry from Aberdeen to Southampton across the D-Zero, ILCA, RS200, RS400 and Aero classes turned out for the Harken sponsored One Design Regatta at Largs Sailing Club on the Clyde. by Martin Latimer Posted 21 May 16:56 BST Vendée Liberty set for 24 May Vendée Liberty set for 24 May The IMOCA yachts show off in New York The images promise to be breathtaking: imagine a whole fleet of IMOCA yachts at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, flying over the water with the Skyline in the background? You're not dreaming! by Vendée Globe media Posted 21 May 16:49 BST Hyde Sails Job Vacancies Hyde Sails Job Vacancies Pleased to be hiring for two newly created positions Hyde Sails are pleased to be hiring for two newly created positions based in our Hamble Sales Office. by Hyde Sails Posted 21 May 15:23 BST GP14 Northern Area Championship at Bassenthwaite GP14 Northern Area Championship at Bassenthwaite A high-quality fleet warm up for the Worlds at the picturesque venue With the Allen GP14 World Championship this August, over 50 GP's competed on both sides of the Irish Sea. by Adam McGovern & Vanessa Devereux Posted 21 May 14:29 BST Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit at Shoreham Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit at Shoreham Nine boats compete in this pre-Nationals event The Wayfarer Craftinsure National Circuit had a great Inlands event at Datchet Water in April, and the National Circuit continued at Shoreham Sailing Club for the Pre-National event on May 18-19. by Sam Pygall Posted 21 May 14:16 BST Youth and Women's fleet support Youth and Women's fleet support For the 2024 Europe Nationals It's less than two until racing kicks off at Hayling Island SC for the 2024 UK Europe Nationals! As well as the overall UK Europe National title, sailors will also be racing for the UK Europe Women's and Youth (U19) National Championship trophies! by UK Europe Class Association Posted 21 May 14:04 BST Musto Lark Nationals 2024 Runners & Riders pt.2 Musto Lark Nationals 2024 Runners & Riders pt.2 Many past champions will be challenged by some new kids on the block! The upcoming Lark National Championships (26-29 May), sponsored by Musto, will see a return of many past champions - but they will be challenged by some 'new kids on the block'! by Nigel Hufton Posted 21 May 14:04 BST Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 3 at Porquerolles Cape 31 Med Circuit Round 3 at Porquerolles An exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning island Eight Cape 31's enjoyed an exhilarating week of racing against the backdrop of the stunning Island of Porquerolles in the Côte d'Azur. This weekend (23rd - 26th May) the teams head to Hyeres for Round 4. by Tor Tomlinson Cheney Posted 21 May 13:53 BST Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre overall Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew win in France New Zealand's Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Racing crew of Maeve White, Josi Andres, Charlotte Porter and Rose Garcia Royo yesterday won the 2024 Normandy Match Cup in Le Havre, France, the third stage of the 2024 Women's World Match Racing Tour. by Women's WMRT Posted 21 May 13:44 BST Hadron H2 Inlands at Queen Mary Hadron H2 Inlands at Queen Mary Not a great day for the heavyweights! 22 Hadron H2's, representing 18 different clubs from the length and breadth of England, arrived at a glassy smooth Queen Mary reservoir for Round 2 of the H2 Travellers Trophy. by Hadron H2 Class Association Posted 21 May 13:17 BST