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Twenty-five XODs, including three out-of-town visitors, came to the starting line of Itchenor Sailing Club’s annual five-day regatta.

Attending and reporting on a myriad of events – which has admittedly eaten into my own sailing time – does give a unique perspective on what is working and what isn’t in this day and age.

Strong winds, a challenging racecourse, and nearly the entire world elite on the starting line – the Europe Class World Championship is about to begin in Górki Zachodnie, Gdansk.

The 45th Hamble Winter Series will start on the 4th October 2026 and run until the 29th of November 2026.

The French America’s Cup team sailed a two-hour session in light airs off Lorient on Monday. The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members – both world champions.

The RORC Rating Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Taylor as Deputy Director, effective 7 July 2026, further strengthening its technical, regulatory and international expertise across IRC rating, safety and race organisation services.

The vintage sailing event at Roadford Lake held over the weekend attracted 25 entrants, with the home club providing eight boats some of which were borrowed, including an Osprey, Albacore, OK, Jollyboat, National 12, Flying Fifteens, and 6 SigneTs.

The 29er World Championship Race Committee successfully completed the full qualification series after three intense days at Kiel, Germany. The 276-boat 29er fleet will be split into Gold, Silver, Bronze, Emerald, Purple and White fleets for the final series from Tuesday. Top of the overall standings, are the Swedish team of Henric Wigforss and William…

Seven visitors joined the seven local boats for the first leg of the Northwest double header of the Lightning 368 Sanders Sails Travellers Series at Shotwick Sailing club.

Three Redwings and four One-Designs came out to race in a SW4 and lovely sunny afternoon. Positioning the committee boat at Janson, the course was Garland, Ruthven twice round but coming back through the line after the first round.