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AC Recon: Aug 26 – “Significant bow-up trim”
On one of these, the new rudder ventilated and stalled during the bear-away. The boat trimmed bow-up significantly, broaching the water and crashing hullborne.
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Cardigan Bay Regatta at New Quay, Wales
The delightful and picturesque New Quay Bay enjoyed sparkling conditions and fresh breezes for the 150th Cardigan Bay Regatta. The numbers of all competitors were on a par with those of previous years.
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2027 RORC Griffin Offshore Pathway zoom webinar
Griffin creates new opportunities for ambitious young sailors while inviting RORC Members and supporters to help the next generation take its first steps offshore.
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Star European Championship – Day 1 on a Sunny IJsselmeer
George Szabo and George Iverson of the USA are overnight leaders of the 2026 Star European Championship taking place on the IJsselmeer, in conditions that surprised even the most experienced competitors. Denmark’s Jørgen Schoenherr and Britain’s Ed Wright sit second overall, while Robert Scheidt (BRA) and Austin Sperry (USA) complete the provisional podium. Warm temperatures,…
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100th Anniversary Norfolk Punt Championship
The weekend of the 22nd-23rd of August saw sailors from across the country and beyond congregating on Barton Broad in Norfolk to compete in the Norfolk Punt Championship.
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Ocean Fifty fleet set for the Route du Rhum
The high speed, light Ocean Fifty multihull bring the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe a unique experience, concentrated, high octane sport requiring full-on continuous commitment.
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Poole Week 2026 Day 4
Whatever else it might be, racing in dinghies and keelboats (and yachts too, for that matter) is never predictable. It’s true that the best sailors tend to rise to the top, but it doesn’t mean that they run away with it every time.
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Aspire Merlin Rocket National Championships 2026 – Day 4 and the “Champagne” race
Tom Gillard and Rachael Gray were back on winning form in the Ranelagh Trophy, where the top 21 boats get “Champagne” courtesy of Winder Boats. Dave Winder and Beka Jones took second, with overall leaders Andy Davis and Becky Caiger third. Although that win closed the gap, Davis and Caiger retain their lead of the…
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52 Super Series Royal Cup Puerto Calero day 2
Still racing in light, shifty offshore breezes Ergin Imre’s Provezza and Harm Müller Spreer’s Platoon now share the lead at the top of the 13 boat fleet at the Puerto Calero Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Royal Cup.
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Aspire Merlin Rocket Nationals at the WPNSA Day 4
An exciting day out on Winder Boats Wednesday. Firstly because it is the Ranelagh Trophy, where the top 21 boats get “Champagne” courtesy of Winder Boats, and second because the wind was lighter than Tuesday and there wasn’t much hiking to be had.