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Teams from across the country converged on the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, hosts of the latest edition of Torbay Royal Regatta, for three scheduled days of racing and socialising (plus an additional day’s racing for the RS21 nationals).

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.

The annual B2B conference dedicated to the sport of sailing will once again bring together the sport’s leading personalities from around the world for two days of conferences, networking and business.

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.

Griffin creates new opportunities for ambitious young sailors while inviting RORC Members and supporters to help the next generation take its first steps offshore.

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,…

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.

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.

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.

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…