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Flying Fifteen class get a result despite Storm Ellen

Despite the best efforts of Storm Ellen, new champions were crowned at the Irish Flying Fifteen championship at Waterford Harbour SC

Is the JS-4900 really the new Laser or just another wannabe?

There is, it seems, always another challenger for the Laser crown – All four JS Yacht designs claim to contain the same ‘core values’ of the famous Laser – minimalism and simple

UKLA National Championships at WPNSA

The UK Laser Association is running a different kind of Nationals this year, reflecting the inevitable restrictions forced by the Covid-19 pandemic

2000 Class Nationals – A result despite Storm Ellen

No covid-safe sailing has been possible Thursday or Friday due to Storm Ellen, thus Tuesday evening’s results are final!

World Sailing Statement . . .

World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing, issued this statement at 13:00 hrs 21 August 2020

World Sailing Ethics Commission issues Warning to President Andersen

A report has appeared that World Sailing Ethics Commission has issued World Sailing President Kim Andersen a ‘Warning’ after abusing the signatures of his vice presidents

Lonely Rock Race shortens course to avoid Storm Ellen

The Lonely Rock Race opening event had to shorten course to avoid Storm Ellen.

2000 Class Nationals – Day 2

Paul Cullen and Georgia Booth jump into the lead after day 2 of the 2000 Class National Championship at Brixham YC

Vintage Starboat Racing on Lake Zurich

No more racing for the vintage wooden Starboats on Sunday after three races completed earlier in perfect conditions on Lake Zurich

2000 Class National Championships – Day 1 at Brixham

A three-way tie after the first day of the 2000 Class National Championship at Brixham YC on Sunday.

Stranded vessel splits in two off Mauritius

Operator of the Japanese-owned bulk carrier that ran aground off Mauritius has confirmed that the vessel has now split in two

Flying Dutchman Austrian Nationals – Day 2

Four races were completed at the Flying Dutchman Austrian National Championship on Saturday