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Congratulations to Paul Croote and Andy Whapshott (Marmite) on winning the 2026 Cherub Nationals, sailed alongside the International Canoes at Castle Cove Sailing Club, Weymouth, from 6th–9th August.

What a fantastic result from our two leading RCIYC teams in the event last weekend, the Jersey flag was well and truly flying. Both teams did brilliantly, showcasing the high standard of Island Hobie racing.

The 2026 IOCA UK Optimist National Championships brought together some of the country’s most talented young sailors for five days of competitive racing in the stunning setting of Largs, Scotland.

With more than 60 years at the heart of the sailing industry, Hyde Sails has built a reputation for producing high-performance and high quality sails. But there is far more to Hyde than sails alone.

A 12-boat D-Zero fleet gathered at Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club over the weekend of 15-16 August for the club’s Open Regatta, with six races completed across two days of close racing, strong tidal conditions, and excellent hospitality ashore.

This year’s J70 Regatta run by Bembridge SC coincided with the second day of the Club Regatta for the second year running. Certainly makes it busier on the Committee Boat and also on the launches getting everyone out to their boats at low water!

After the fun of the Club’s Cadet Week, it was time for more open competition of Kippford Week. With crews travelling to Kippford from as far as Aberdeen and the English Midlands, they joined the locals on Sunday 8th for the week’s briefing.

49 Dragons from 12 nations have gathered in Cowes for the 2026 Edinburgh Cup and UK Dragon Grand Prix. Four days of racing for the championship commence tomorrow, Tuesday 18 August, but the event kicked off with a very special one-off celebration race.

Emirates Team New Zealand wrapped up a two week long test block in Auckland on Saturday – enjoying a near optimal weather window.

The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham on Crouch proved to be a perfect venue for the 2026 Allen Snipe Class National Championship; great sailing, camping and amazing hospitality.