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Ian Martin and Emma Hivey are building a strong lead at the 2026 Noble Marine RS200 UK Nationals after six races. The Burghfield SC pair took their lead from 5 to 17 pts with first and second place finishes on day 3 in Torbay. Rory Odell and Henry Jameson (5, -14) hang on in second…

Emirates Team New Zealand wrapped up a two-week-long test block in Auckland for the winter on Saturday 15 August The defenders completed 21 sailing days out of their 45-day quota and have put their AC75 ‘Taihoro’ away until October, when they will roll out in Spring conditions to complete more sailing days from the 2026…

Ten Wanderers contested the class nationals at Whitstable YC over the weekend of 15th and 16th August. Competitors arrived from as far apart as Grafham Water, Littlehampton and Langstone Harbour.

What a fantastic result from our two leading RCIYC teams in the event last weekend, the Jersey flag was well and truly flying. Both teams did brilliantly, showcasing the high standard of Island Hobie racing.

Congratulations to Paul Croote and Andy Whapshott (Marmite) on winning the 2026 Cherub Nationals, sailed alongside the International Canoes at Castle Cove Sailing Club, Weymouth, from 6th–9th August.

With more than 60 years at the heart of the sailing industry, Hyde Sails has built a reputation for producing high-performance and high quality sails. But there is far more to Hyde than sails alone.

The 2026 IOCA UK Optimist National Championships brought together some of the country’s most talented young sailors for five days of competitive racing in the stunning setting of Largs, Scotland.

A 12-boat D-Zero fleet gathered at Aberdeen & Stonehaven Yacht Club over the weekend of 15-16 August for the club’s Open Regatta, with six races completed across two days of close racing, strong tidal conditions, and excellent hospitality ashore.

This year’s J70 Regatta run by Bembridge SC coincided with the second day of the Club Regatta for the second year running. Certainly makes it busier on the Committee Boat and also on the launches getting everyone out to their boats at low water!

After the fun of the Club’s Cadet Week, it was time for more open competition of Kippford Week. With crews travelling to Kippford from as far as Aberdeen and the English Midlands, they joined the locals on Sunday 8th for the week’s briefing.