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located in Chippenham
This isn't what I expected
I'm very surprised just how different the new AC75s are
© Alex Carabi / America's Cup
100 Years of Jack Chippendale
A greats from the golden era of the UK domestic dinghy scene
© Dougal Henshall
49er/49er FX Europeans & Nacra 17 Worlds
Victories for Italy, Belgium, Uruguay and Great Britain
© YCGM / Didier Hillaire
Ambrogio Beccaria wins Class40 in Transat CIC
Italian sailor crosses finish line at 03:47:55 UTC Friday
© Polaryse
New 'Patriot' has her first sail
Christening at the NYYC American Magic base in Barcelona
© American Magic Media
Etchells Bedrock Trophy Regatta
Etchells Bedrock Trophy Regatta
A great turn out from the youth teams
The second event of the UK Etchells fleet saw a fleet of 10 boats gather for the Bedrock Trophy run by the Royal Southern Yacht Club. Once again there was a great turn out from the 7 youth teams.
by Jan Ford
Posted 16 May 14:34 BST
Cherubs at the Weymouth skiff open
Cherubs at the Weymouth skiff open
Andrew and Jill Peters take the win
The fleet amassed at Weymouth Portland National Sailing Academy for the 4th annual skiff open; could this be the first year where all races are started?!
by Jamie Pearson
Posted 16 May 14:23 BST
Musto launches Evening The Keel
Musto launches Evening The Keel
An insight into the minds of female professional offshore sailors
Musto will unveil Episode One of its four-part docu-series Evening The Keel, featuring some of the most famous female sailors sharing their insights on performing at the highest levels of what is still a predominantly male sport.
by Musto
Posted 16 May 12:57 BST
IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild
IMOCA Class Sailor Profile: Sam Goodchild
Who is this modest 34-year-old Englishman?
In the history of the IMOCA Class there have been few skippers who have completed a debut year to rival that of Sam Goodchild, who achieved five consecutive podium finishes in his first five races and became the 2023 IMOCA Globe Series Champion.
by TR Racing
Posted 16 May 11:27 BST
2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race
2024 Porto Montenegro Match Race
Participants faced off in thrilling naval battles aboard J70 yachts
The Porto Montenegro Match Race is a world-renowned nautical event that combines the excitement of sports competition with the beauty of the Mediterranean.
by Match Race
Posted 16 May 09:26 BST
Lark Midlands open at Banbury
Lark Midlands open at Banbury
Always someone ready to pounce if you slip up
A posse of Midlands-based Larks gathered at Banbury Sailing Club for the first day of a double-header weekend in the Craftinsure Lark Class Travellers Series. The hottest day of the year (so far) provided four very enjoyable and competitive races.
by Neil Firth
Posted 16 May 08:16 BST
49er FX and 49ers at the WPNSA Skiff Open
49er FX and 49ers at the WPNSA Skiff Open
An equal number of mixed and single gender teams compete over the 8 race series
Inclusion for the 49er and FX class for the first time at the National Sailing Academy's multi-class skiff open can only be described as a resounding success.
by Simon Hiscocks
Posted 16 May 06:48 BST
Warsash Sailing Club Dinghy Championship
Warsash Sailing Club Dinghy Championship
A awesome fleet of nearly 80 boats signed up to participate
The Warsash SC Dinghy Championship was held on Saturday 11th May. As the day approached, it dawned on the organising committee that perhaps the marketing of the event had got a little out of hand when nearly 80 boats had signed up to participate.
by Richard Jarman
Posted 16 May 06:19 BST
RS Teras at Whitefriars
RS Teras at Whitefriars
A glorious Training and Open Weekend
Over a glorious weekend with a light variable breeze, Whitefriars SC hosted a day of training on Saturday 11 May run by Kirsty Scott from the South West RS Tera Association, followed by an Open meeting on Sunday 12 May.
by Richard Trevithick
Posted 16 May 06:13 BST
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 2
Poema gets her mojo back
After a catastrophic opening day of her Formula Kite World Championship in Hyères, local competitor Poema Newland roared back on day two with three wins from four races.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 15 May 21:57 BST
P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene
P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene
Galley team laid on such a spread it took several trestle tables to display
Well, I blame Bill Gates, but more of that later on. An impressive 40+ boats signed on for the second round of the P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series at Middle Nene Sailing Club. The events are growing in popularity.
by Norman Byrd
Posted 15 May 19:55 BST
GP14s at Bolton
GP14s at Bolton
An excellent event and a warm, friendly welcome
The fleet of nine including two visitors were greeted by a barmy 21 degrees C, sunshine and a 12 knot breeze gusting up to 15 knots from the south east, champagne sailing conditions.
by Julie Courtney
Posted 15 May 19:09 BST
New season Henri Lloyd in store now
New season Henri Lloyd in store now
Free delivery on all items at CoastWaterSports
Free delivery on all items at CoastWaterSports!
by CoastWaterSports
Posted 15 May 18:00 BST
TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour at Yorkshire Dales
TridentUK RS400 Northern Tour at Yorkshire Dales
You missed a treat
There is a chance, albeit very very slim, that some people decided to stay at home and watch Eurovision rather than come to Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club for the third leg of the TridentUK Northern Tour.
by Hamish Gledhill
Posted 15 May 17:22 BST
Europe class UK Nationals runners and riders
Europe class UK Nationals runners and riders
Who might be on top of the podium at Hayling Island?
With only a couple of weeks to go, and with the second guillotine about to descend on the second early entry discount over the coming weekend, time to have a look at who has thrown their hats in the ring.
by AO & JR
Posted 15 May 17:03 BST
Merlin Rocket Thames and Vintage Series at Minima
Merlin Rocket Thames and Vintage Series at Minima
Eric Archer Trophy and Chindit Trophy contested on the River Thames
On Sunday 12th May 2024 Minima Yacht Club hosted a combined Thames & Vintage Series Event. Minima Yacht Club first raced in the summer of 1889 on the Hamble River. In the early days there were several Divisions of the Club.
by Stuart Jenkins
Posted 15 May 15:28 BST
Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton
Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals at Paignton
Run alongside the annual POSH, Paignton Open for Single Handers
The Noble Marine RS Vareo Nationals were running alongside the annual Paignton Open for Single Handers (POSH) with the Friday added in to give us nine races for our event.
by Nick Crickmore & Paul North
Posted 15 May 13:26 BST
Ancasta to present stellar lineup
Ancasta to present stellar lineup
World-leading brands set for British Motor Yacht Show in Southampton
The renowned yacht brokerage firm Ancasta is thrilled to be showcasing a stellar line-up of yachts from a selection of world-leading brands at this year's British Motor Yacht Show, taking place at Southampton's Swanwick marina on the UK's South Coast.
by Ancasta
Posted 15 May 12:00 BST
RORC De Guingand Bowl Race preview
RORC De Guingand Bowl Race preview
North Sea Race hosted by Royal Harwich YC has attracted over 50 boats
The Royal Ocean Racing Club's North Sea Race, hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, has attracted over 50 boats. The North Sea Race is one of the oldest in the RORC Racing Calendar dating back to 1931.
by Louay Habib, RORC
Posted 15 May 11:17 BST
Solo Northern Area Championships at Ogston
Solo Northern Area Championships at Ogston
Nobody could immediately work out who'd won the event, so it was left to Sailwave
Round 2 of the Northern Series took place at Ogston Sailing Club in Derbyshire and this event was given the prestige of being the Northern Area Championships. Fifteen visitors joined the eight home boats and all were welcomed to glorious sunshine.
by Innes Armstrong
Posted 15 May 10:03 BST
The Devoti ILCA at Sailing Chandlery
The Devoti ILCA at Sailing Chandlery
Boats in stock and ready for delivery
The Devoti ILCA has been chosen and trusted by some of the Worlds best ILCA sailors and is in stock at Sailing Chandlery and ready for delivery straight to your sailing club or front door.
by Sailing Chandlery
Posted 15 May 09:00 BST
Hayling Island Osprey Open
Hayling Island Osprey Open
A small but very competitive fleet battles its way through roadworks and closures to attend
A small but very competitive fleet of Ospreys battled through various roadworks and closures across the south of the country to compete at Hayling Island over the weekend of May 11th-12th.
by Terry Curtis
Posted 15 May 08:24 BST
Cape 31 Race Circuit UK Round 2
Cape 31 Race Circuit UK Round 2
17 teams lined up over the weekend in the Solent
Seventeen Cape 31s lined up for the start of Round 2 of the 2024 31 Race Circuit. New owners and husband-wife team, Christian & Jacintha Hamilton-Love aboard Khumbu Red, led for the whole regatta and secured victory overall by a single point.
by Tor Tomlinson Cheney
Posted 15 May 05:37 BST
100 days until start of America's Cup
100 days until start of America's Cup
Six teams from six nations will contest the Louis Vuitton America's Cup
Six teams from six nations will contest the Louis Vuitton America's Cup. Twelve teams from 12 nations will contest the UniCredit Youth America's Cup and the inaugural Puig Women's America's Cup.
by America's Cup Media
Posted 15 May 00:22 BST
505 Southerns at Hayling Island
505 Southerns at Hayling Island
Six very tight races in a light to moderate shifty breeze
Eleven 505s joined the burgeoning Hayling 505 fleet for a weekend forecast to have glorious weather. The Southerns were part of a joint event with Fireballs, Contenders and Ospreys, making for a very busy start area.
by Mark Nicholson
Posted 14 May 23:05 BST
J/70 World Championships reaches entry limit
J/70 World Championships reaches entry limit
99 pre-registered teams for Palma, with 30 on the waiting list
With under two weeks to go until the registration deadline for the J/70 World Championships, the competition's entry list has reached the maximum number of entries as established by the organizing committee (99 pre-registered teams).
by J70 Worlds Media
Posted 14 May 22:50 BST
Vintage Merlin Rockets at Thames SC
Vintage Merlin Rockets at Thames SC
A crucial third race with a shorter course was the decider
On Saturday 11 May 2024 Thames S.C. hosted a combined Thames & Vintage Series Event for older Merlins.
by Peter Impey
Posted 14 May 21:41 BST
The Vendée Globe switches to American time
The Vendée Globe switches to American time
The New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne will set sail in 15 days time
The last qualifying and selection race for the solo round the world race, the New York Vendée Les Sables d'Olonne, will set sail in 15 days time, on 29 May, at 20h00 French time.
by Vendee Globe Media
Posted 14 May 20:50 BST
11th Hour Racing sponsors IMOCA
11th Hour Racing sponsors IMOCA
To further advance sustainability and diversity in offshore racing
11th Hour Racing announced today it will join forces with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) to drive sustainable innovation and support opportunities for female sailors within competitive sailing.
by 11th Hour Racing Team
Posted 14 May 19:38 BST
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 1
2024 Formula Kite Worlds in Hyères, France Day 1
Reigning Champions fly ahead of the chaos
The defending champions emerged mostly unscathed from an opening day of puffy and gusty conditions at the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships in Hyères in the South of France.
by IKA Media / Andy Rice
Posted 14 May 19:04 BST
Perseverance is Clarisse Crémer's middle name
Perseverance is Clarisse Crémer's middle name
Back racing hard in The Transat CIC and today is some 700 miles from the finish line
After a strong, solid start to the Transat CIC, Clarisse Crémer suffered damage to the J3 bulkhead of her L'Occitaine en Provence on May 1st which required her to divert 500 miles to the Azores for five days whilst her technical team completed repairs.
by The Transat CIC
Posted 14 May 18:03 BST
Flying 15 Europeans at Morgat, France
Flying 15 Europeans at Morgat, France
37 boats take part, with visitors from Belgium, Ireland, Spain and Great Britain
A net 37 boats with visitors from Belgium, Ireland, Spain and Great Britain arrived in Morgat port for this event run as part of the GPEN Regatta which comprises 12 French fleets Nationals Championships including the Flying 15's.
by Simon Thompson
Posted 14 May 17:48 BST
Fireball Spring Championship at Hayling
Fireball Spring Championship at Hayling
Inaugural event remembers a well liked sailor who tragically died in a plane crash
The inaugural Spring championship took place over the weekend. A trophy has been presented by Ian Castle who is the class treasure and farther of Tom Castle - a well known and liked Fireball sailor who tragically died in a plane crash a few years back.
by Georgia Booth
Posted 14 May 15:30 BST
RC35 Scottish Championships
RC35 Scottish Championships
A great weekend for Blue Jay, also awarded the overall Kip Regatta win
The first event of the RC35 Scottish Championships was held on the 11th and 12th May in the waters of the lower Clyde off Inverkip Marina.
by Robin Young
Posted 14 May 15:20 BST
Lark Midlands open at Shustoke
Lark Midlands open at Shustoke
Sunglasses needed to protect the eyes from the glare of any white legs
Proper shorts and T-shirt weather, and not forgetting the sunglasses - to protect the eyes from the glare of any white legs getting an airing for the first time this year!
by Zara Turtle
Posted 14 May 14:34 BST
Dinghy Sailing Cuppers at Oxford
Dinghy Sailing Cuppers at Oxford
Exeter win inter-collegiate two-boat team racing event
Oxford University Yacht Club hosted the annual Dinghy Sailing Cuppers this Saturday (11th May), which saw four colleges (Exeter, St. Peter's, Somerville and Hertford) compete in a fierce series of two-boat team racing.
by George Edwards
Posted 14 May 13:10 BST
K1's triumphant return to POSH
K1's triumphant return to POSH
Fleet make a welcome return to one of its favourite venues of Torbay
The K1 fleet made a welcome return to one of its favourite venues of Torbay, for the POSH regatta. 2023 POSH served up perfect conditions for the K1s, with consequent excellent results so reputations were firmly on the line for 2024!
by Jeremy Hudson
Posted 14 May 11:49 BST
Formula Kite World Championships preview
Formula Kite World Championships preview
125 competitors from 36 nations and every continent represented
The 2024 Formula Kite World Championships are about to get under way in Hyères in the South of France. Taking place from 13 to 19 May, this is the last big regatta before kiteboarding makes its Olympic debut at Paris 2024 less than three months from now.
by Andy Rice
Posted 14 May 11:18 BST
Toppers at Waldringfield
Toppers at Waldringfield
Water bottles filled and suncream applied for a beautiful day on the River Deben
The sun was out, water bottles filled and suncream applied for a beautiful day on the River Deben. Waldringfield SC welcomed 13 sailors from across the Eastern region, some with years of winter squad training under their belts, some quite new to racing.
by Diana Pipe
Posted 14 May 11:05 BST
RNLI announces King as new Patron
RNLI announces King as new Patron
Continues the tradition of patronage for the charity since its founding in 1824
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is proud to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is to become the new Patron of the lifesaving charity.
by RNLI
Posted 14 May 10:56 BST
OCC supports Scaramouche Sailing Trust
OCC supports Scaramouche Sailing Trust
Ocean Cruising Club charitable trust's first significant award
Numerous girls from London's Greig City Academy experienced the thrill of a four-day sailing adventure this past March, in part due to the Ocean Cruising Club Charitable Trust's (OCCCT) first major award to the school's sailing project.
by Karen Soule
Posted 14 May 10:13 BST
Rooster launches 2024 Wetsuit Collection
Rooster launches 2024 Wetsuit Collection
Built to elevate your water adventures
Rooster® is thrilled to introduce its latest wetsuit range, setting new benchmarks in comfort, performance, and durability for watersport enthusiasts. Dinghy sailing stands as the core focus of this range, with versatility across various disciplines.
by Rooster
Posted 14 May 09:00 BST
Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Brightlingsea
Merlin Rocket Allen SE Series at Brightlingsea
A great challenge to the skills and fitness of helms and crews
The weather could hardly have been better. The competitors were greeted by warm sunshine and a force 3 to 5 Easterly on Saturday with a quieter Force 1 - 2 on Sunday.
by Will Henderson
Posted 14 May 08:29 BST
B14s at the Weymouth skiff open
B14s at the Weymouth skiff open
Strategies to keep clear air were as important as wind shifts and bends
Great race management, eight races, a good moderate breeze and sunshine was the reward for the B14s at the WPNSA Skiff Open, 11th and 12th May. The B14s started with the Cherubs, 4000s and ISO, with separate results and prizes for the four fleets.
by Peter Knight
Posted 14 May 08:21 BST
The Swarm Podcast Episode 14: Luza Rizzotti
The Swarm Podcast Episode 14: Luza Rizzotti
The Foiling Week founder joins Marc Ablett & Martin Evans
One of the best discussions we have had on The Swarm! Foiling Week founder Luca Rizzotti joins Marc Ablett & Martin Evans to discuss the unprecedented success of the WASZP Class at Foiling Week, selling out the entry quota in an hour.
by WASZP Class
Posted 14 May 07:18 BST
Europes at Grafham
Europes at Grafham
Local knowledge paid off
Sunshine and a light breeze were the order of the weekend at Grafham Water for the 1st National ranking event of the year, with the added bonus of prizes courtesy of Gill.
by Lucy Boreham
Posted 13 May 21:37 BST
505 class gathers for North American Championship
505 class gathers for North American Championship
Competition will be fierce but fun, on Alamitos Bay
Twenty seven teams from across the country will descend on Alamitos Bay Yacht Club for the 505 Class North American Championships this week.
by Lexi Pline
Posted 13 May 21:26 BST
69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 1 preview
69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup Act 1 preview
Mixed under 25s gather in Torbole
The Act 1 of the 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup is ready to celebrate it's opening day at Circolo Vela Torbole, where five international mixed gender teams composed by Under 25 sailors are gathered.
by 69F Sailing
Posted 13 May 19:39 BST
Musto launches Evening The Keel
Musto will unveil Episode One of its four-part docu-series Evening The Keel, featuring some of the most famous female sailors sharing their insights on performing at the highest levels of what is still a predominantly male sport.
This isn't what I expected
A month ago, when I wrote 'AC75 launching season', just three of the AC75s set to contest the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona had been revealed. Now it's five, with just the French Orient Express Racing Team left to show their hand.
New season Henri Lloyd in store now
Free delivery on all items at CoastWaterSports!
100 Years of Jack Chippendale
Regular readers will hopefully have enjoyed the recent 'Fine Lines' series of photos, times to coincide with the centenary of one of the greats behind the golden era of the UK's domestic dinghy scene, Jack Chippendale.
Ancasta to present stellar lineup
The renowned yacht brokerage firm Ancasta is thrilled to be showcasing a stellar line-up of yachts from a selection of world-leading brands at this year's British Motor Yacht Show, taking place at Southampton's Swanwick marina on the UK's South Coast.
The oldest footage of Tornado racing
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the Tornado class of catamaran.
The Devoti ILCA at Sailing Chandlery
The Devoti ILCA has been chosen and trusted by some of the Worlds best ILCA sailors and is in stock at Sailing Chandlery and ready for delivery straight to your sailing club or front door.
Pre-eminence
Not too hard to work out that I am unabashedly Australian. Hope everyone is as proud of their country, as I am. Most folk I know seem to be.
Rooster launches 2024 Wetsuit Collection
Rooster® is thrilled to introduce its latest wetsuit range, setting new benchmarks in comfort, performance, and durability for watersport enthusiasts. Dinghy sailing stands as the core focus of this range, with versatility across various disciplines.
The oldest footage of 505 racing
We delve into the past, and round-up all videos which show sailing in the 5o5 class of dinghy.
J/45 Mainsail Roller Furler Boom video
Enjoy this video demonstration of the mainsail furling boom from the Danish brand FURLERBOOM on a J/45 from the J/Composites shipyard based in Les Sables d'Olonne, France.
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 10
This, the tenth and final Fine Lines in this series ends up with a real example of what the thinking is all about, that near perfect fusion of style and function. Plus a more detailed look at Jack's life and his boats.
New Arrival: Henri-Lloyd Cool Breeze Jacket
The ultimate all rounder jacket for the everyday sailor, race crew and boating enthusiast. With the benefit of a micro fleece lining for insulation, it's designed for cooler days offering protection from ocean spray, chilling mornings and cold winds.
Good old Gilmac
For my 60th birthday my wife decided to buy me a Flying Fifteen which she had seen advertised on the internet. 'Gilmac' was built in Jack Chippendale's yard and coincidentally came into the world the same year as me, in 1961.
Barton Marine appoint South African Distributor
Barton Marine are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Marine Connect in South Africa. Representing the full Barton Marine range, the team will facilitate supply of Barton's popular, durable and great value deck equipment range.
Grabbing chances with both hands
There's been no getting away from the fact that it's been a pretty miserable start to 2024 weather-wise in the UK. February saw record rainfall (yes, I know we're famed for our rain over here), it's been seriously windy and generally chilly.