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The start of the season is a time for fresh ideas, new goals and renewed motivation – and the line-up of guest speakers at this year’s RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show (21-22 February) is set to provide exactly that.

With the JJ Giltinan world 18ft skiff Championship set for March 7-15 on Sydney Harbour, Sunday’s Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship Race 13, over the same course, will be a critical hit out for all teams as they peak for major championship.

The morning started with a very light SSW breeze. All participants and race officials were hoping that with the breeze being aligned to sea breeze direction and the bright, warm sunshine we might get a good breeze by 2pm start time.

Auckland to Host International Disabled Sailing Challenge as part of a global movement to get sailing reinstated to the Paralympics. Following SailGP Spotlight

At 07:30am the air temperature was plus 9, the water temperature was only plus 3 degrees, and the tri-swim folks were out in force for their morning dip. Twenty-one competitors had ventured out on this bright wintry morning.

In a world that is seemingly going stark raving bonkers it’s time for a little bit of sanity. After a decade of hope and years of planning, the Finn world is finally descending on Brisbane, Australia for the next three weeks.

Finn sailing is sailing at its finest – three major Finn championships back-to-back, including the 2026 Finn Gold Cup

The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) has unanimously approved a refined update to the 2026 Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on January 29.

A full season of racing defined the 2025 Melges 24 North American Sailing Series, marked by close margins and a fleet that continued to sharpen throughout the year.

1936 was a turning point in the history of yachting and dinghy racing; the National 12ft Class was born. In 2026 the Class is celebrating its 90th Anniversary, first with a special stand at the upcoming RYA Dinghy Show.