Under a blue sky in Lorient, a modified Sodebo Ultim 3 has finally returned to the water after an idle period, linked to Covid-19 confinement, launch video here
Light at the end of the tunnel for Alex Thomson
Back in 2014, solo round the world yachtsman Alex Thomson performed the mastwalk and dived into the ocean board from his on his moving yacht, Hugo Boss – preperation video here
COVID-19 restrictions could have ‘some impact’ on America’s Cup
Following critical comments by the British and American AC36 teams, the New Zealand Government admitted that Covid-19 travel restrictions could have some impact on next year’s America’s Cup
Grant Simmer – Kiwis playing a competitive game!
INEOS Team UK chief executive Grant Simmer in conversation with veteran Australian yachting commentator Peter Shipway on his Cruising Yacht Club of Australia podcast
Melges roll out their new double-handed asymmetric dinghy
Melges Performance Sailboats rolls out the latest addition to its lineup, the Melges 15 dinghy
America’s Cup – ETNZ back up to speed with their AC75 build
Emirates Team New Zealand are quickly moving back up to speed with the build of their second AC75 in Auckland . . . Video here
Hayling Island SC returns to the water
Hayling Island SC opened its gates for the first time after six weeks of lockdown due to the coronavirus restrictions
Winners and last minute Losers
Many countries are posting their exit strategies for recovery from the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, but with the tangle of border and quarantine issues there will still be winners and last minute losers
British Sailing Team welcome return to on water training
The British Sailing Team has welcomed the guidance issued by the Government on the phased return to training for elite sports
Remember the fourth America’s Cup challenger?
Aficionados of the America’s Cup may remember that there are actually four challengers for AC36
Hayling Island SC to run Pilot Opening
Hayling Island SC are to run a Pilot Opening of their club site over the coming weekend – 15 to 17 May
Government Guidance . . . The devils in the detail
The Government has published updated Guidance for the public on the phased return of outdoor sport and recreation, with plenty to digest before we all throw open the doors and launch for the first race of the season