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Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, co-founders of the Black Foils update on the team’s situation following the collision incident, soon after the start on Saturday.

Day 1 of the RORC Nelson’s Cup delivered two contrasting windward leeward contests off Fort Charlotte, Race 1 began under a heavy rain squall that destabilised the easterly breeze and reduced pressure, while Race 2 was sailed in classic Antiguan sunshine.

Antigua is renowned for its brisk trade winds and lively Atlantic swell, those taking part in today’s first IMA Maxi races in the RORC Nelson’s Cup instead found themselves soaked and bewildered as a squall passed through reducing visibility to zero.

With a sleeker surf bootie look, and a more comfortable, form-fitting profile, Vaikobi’s new Wave Flex Boot is designed for sailors, foilers, surfers and paddlers who demand maximum flex, feel and control on wet surfaces.

The Flying Fifteen class has always been one the stalwarts of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, and we’ll be there again this weekend with a brand-new boat on display on stand B30.

Saturday’s regatta at the club turned out to be one of those rare winter days that felt more like spring. The forecast promised cold and light 5mph breezes, but the sun came out, people warmed up, and a few competitors even said they’d “caught the sun!”

In 2026, the Shearwater Class celebrates its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades since the class’s inception in 1956.

The whole team at RS Sailing can’t wait to welcome you onto our stand at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 21st-22nd February 2026 at Farnborough International.

For the third day running, Norway’s Anders Pedersen leads the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn Gold Cup. He now has five wins from six races and holds a six-point lead over the ever-consistent Alessandro Marega, from Italy.

Come and visit the National Scorpion Class Association on stand B10 over the weekend, where there will be Scorpion sailors on hand to answer questions, show you the boats and to tell you how wonderful the fleet is to be a part of!