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Francesca Clapcich in the Vendée Arctique day 3
After three days at sea, Francesca has her IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing, in a strong position in the fleet ranking, holding fourth place about 123 nautical miles behind the leader, Sam Goodchild on MACIF Santé Prévoyance.
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MG becomes official automotive partner of the RYA & the British Sailing Team
MG is now the official automotive partner of the RYA & the British Sailing Team
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Tasar 2026 World Championship – Back in action after storms
The Tasar 2026 World Championship being held in Okinawa, Japan, swung back into action after two days of tsunami warnings and strong winds
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ILCA 7 Masters Worlds in Athens is starting
The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters World Championship is set to get under way in Athens, Greece, bringing together 86 sailors from 20 countries for a week of competitive racing in one of the world’s most iconic sailing venues.
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WASZP International Class Association formed
Early June marked a significant milestone in the history of the WASZP Class with the official formation of the WASZP International Class Association (WICA).
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Scottish Streaker traveller series at East Lothian
The annual regatta at East Lothian YC took place on June 6&7. The Saturday was a late addition to the Scottish Streaker traveller series though we all stayed for both days.
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RS600 Rooster National Tour event 2 at Warsash
The Rooster RS600 Warsash open event got off to an ominous start with an announcement on Friday evening that all racing on Saturday was cancelled due to the heavy forecast. With peak wind speeds recorded on Saturday of 43.5 knots.
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At the mercy of the elements?
Possibly more than any other sport, sailing demands the right conditions to take place, specifically with the wind. Both too much and too little cause their own issues, but there are more factors at play…
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Fireballs at Hayling Island
The Fireball fleet descended on Hayling Island for their 2026 Open Meeting, with the early arrivals on Friday being treated to glorious sunshine and a delightful 20-knot breeze.
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A distinct injustice?
You know, you would have to think so… Yes, they are dayboats. They’re also adventure craft, which is why Highfield calls them the ADV7 and ADV9. Problem is, Highfield themselves call them RIBs, and as best as I can tell, they’re actually not.