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Storm Amy’s 40kt gusts meant no sailing on Saturday, so it was on a calmer Sunday morning that the Illusions started their new season. Just five boats which was a bit disappointing but understandable given the weekend forecast.

As per tradition, Barcolana Tuesday was dedicated to sailing for solidarity and social initiatives, featuring the regattas of Barcolana per il Sociale, the historic event organised by Triestina della Vela and the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano.

Opening race day for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships resulted in race wins for British competitors in all three classes

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis (6 October 2025) to meet students past and present and learn more about its work preserving and promoting the heritage craft.

For most people, the idea of a week in the Mediterranean evokes a picture of sun-drenched coastlines, shimmering blue water, a relaxed pace and delicious cuisine. For those competing in the annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, the image is very different.

Reigning world champions, France’s Capucine Delannoy and Brazil’s Gabriel Benetton, top the Kite-Surf rankings as they head to the season’s penultimate stop in Dakhla, Morocco, on the Sahara desert’s coastline.

Storm Amy failed to prevent the NSSA Singlehanded Team Racing going ahead this weekend. Hosted by the Worcestershire Youth Sailing Association. A total of 22 teams were entered for the event which used the new double race Swiss League Format.

The forecast was for high winds on Saturday and the decision was made during the week to cancel Saturday and hold three races on Sunday. On arrival it looked very sailable though several boats decided the conditions were too much for them.

The Challenger Open at Ogston SC took place on the weekend 4-5 October. They were joined by the D-Zeros who were holding their Inland Championship. Storm Amy meant that both fleets were somewhat depleted in numbers with only six Challengers taking part.

11th Hour Racing announced today that it will serve as the Sustainability Sponsor of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR Le Havre Normandie, a premier transatlantic sailing race.