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West Lancashire Yacht Club’s famous 24-Hour Race is back this weekend. The 54th edition of the race once again brings Southport’s Marine Lake to life, powered by the energy of sailors, volunteers and supporters who keep this unique tradition thriving.

On Saturday 6th September the Mayor of Ramsgate Cllr. Laurie Hudson, her Consort Martin Hudson and Town Sergeant Paul Revuelta were present at the Royal Temple Yacht Club (RTYC) to present the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Impact Award to Chris Cox.

I apologise in advance for what will likely be a poor recollection of the weekend – I’ve made the mistake of leaving report writing until Tuesday evening and we sailed 10 races, so it’s all a bit of a blur.

Grafham Water Sailing Club would be our hosts and with a forecast of moderate winds and an air temperature enhanced by an airstream directly from Somalia, I can only imagine the confusion among the migrants who had just landed at Dover.

A new generation triumphs as the K1 fleet doubles in size, delivering three days of epic racing and a thrilling father-son showdown.

Long-serving Fairlie Yacht Club volunteer Pete Wright was left speechless during the 2025 Largs Regatta Festival when honoured with an RYA Scotland Impact Award in a surprise presentation led by Fairlie Sailing Club Commodore Calum McPhee.

The 2025 Cape 31 season wrapped up after six spectacular rounds, showcasing one of the most competitive one-design fleets on the water.

South Cerney Sailing Club, within the Cotswolds gravel pit water park, welcomed the GP14 fleet for the South Cerney GP14 open and the Musto National Masters Championship.

Nine boats enjoyed the Merlin Rocket class Vintage event at UTSC on Saturday 6th September 2025. Crews were welcomed by sunshine and a moderate south easterly breeze. The wind was coming from the direction of the Bounty pub beyond the Marina.

On Saturday morning, after recovering from Friday’s RYA British Youth Sailing Team bleep test, the sailors were greeted with windy and rainy weather. However, this didn’t put them off as they were keen to get out and racing before the wind picked up.