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5.5 Metre Worlds . . . A picture worth a thousand words
For the sixth day in a row, strong winds stopped all racing in Lavrion, Greece, as the 5.5 Metre class suffered another blow. All racing was cancelled by 10:00, and the sailors had to find other worthwhile pursuits for yet another day . . . However, by the end of the day as the fleet…
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Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam
Bas de Waal of The Netherlands has won the first ever World Tour for Finns Grand Slam series after the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine. Germany’s Fabian Lemmel moved up one place to end up second while the current European Champion, Martijn van Muyden, from The Netherlands, moved up seven places to…
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Race Coaching at Attenborough
Saturday’s forecast at Attenborough was a pleasant 8 to 10mph, but the forecast doesn’t know about the islands, the trees and the local geography, so what the sailors actually got was sometimes 8 to 10mph, sometimes 5, sometimes nothing.
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Flying Fifteen Spanish Open Regatta in Palma
The Flying Fifteen Spanish Open was held on the waters off the bay in the north of Palma on October 3 and 4, 2026. It was organised by Real Club Nàutic Puerto Pollença, by delegation of the RFEV.
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12sqM Sharpie British Nationals 2026
Despite some concerns scheduling the Nationals in October, the weather gods and Brancaster Staithe SC combined to provide the perfect end of season championships, with balmy conditions, sea courses with offshore breezes.
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RS Feva World Championship recap
As we transition into a new season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our 2026 RS Feva World Championship, which was part of the RS Games in Travemünde, Germany.
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Barcolana58 presented by Generali update
Barcolana58 presented by Generali enjoyed an action-packed Sunday of sport across several locations in Friuli Venezia Giulia. 410 swimmers took to the waters of the Gulf for Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda alongside ambassador Gregorio Paltrinieri.
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Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall
Strong, steady breeze and a testing swell provided the stage for a dramatic Medal Series at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with Vaina Picot and Sean Herbert claiming victory at the penultimate stop of the season.
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63rd 5.5 Metre World Championship opens at Yacht Club of Greece
The 63rd 5.5 Metre World Championship opened Sunday night at the impressive clubhouse of the Yacht Club of Greece overlooking the Saronic Gulf with views over the city of Athens. Unfortunately, last week’s Scandinavian Gold Cup was cancelled as the high winds that have dominated the last seven days continued unabated. It was the first…
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2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing Worlds
San Francisco Bay may have a reputation as a stern teacher, but skipper Pauline Courtois (FRA) and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team proved to be quick studies at the 2026 World Sailing Women’s Match Racing World Championship.