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SailGP prepare for Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix as USA and UK ships strike Yemen

SailGP expects ten national F50 multihull teams, including UK and USA teams, to go ‘head-to-head for glory in front of packed crowds’, ignoring the emergency security meetings taking place in London and  Washington

First SailGP F50s hit the water in Abu Dhabi ahead of Grand Prix

The first F50s have hit the water to begin crucial training time ahead of this weekend’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

SailGP – Nathan Outteridge steps in to drive Danish F50 in Abu Dhabi

Nathan Outteridge will replace Nicolai Sehested behind the wheel of the Danish F50 in Abu Dhabi, with Sehested missing the event on paternity leave.

GJW Direct Bloody Mary – Sam Pascoe returns to top the podium

Sam Pascoe returned to the podium at the Selden Sailjuice Winter Series with victory in the GJW Direct Bloody Mary.

Ben Ainslie steps down as Driver of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team

Ben Ainslie is stepping down as driver of the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to be replaced by two-time Olympic gold medallist Giles Scott with immediate effect.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Gill Grafham Grand Prix attracted 100+ entries

The 41st Gill Grafham Grand Prix attracted 100+ entries to Grafham Water SC over the New Year weekend.

Australian Tasar Championship – Sly and Challis take Aussie title

Harrison Sly and Zara Challis AUS took the 2023 Australian Tasar Championship on count-back

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – TP52’s and first Two-Hander finish

The first three TP52s finish the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race with the New Zealand entry Caro, ninth boat to finish the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s race Friday 29 December.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – Victory to LawConnect by a boat length

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Race turned on one of its famous neck-and-neck finishes over the final ten miles as Andoo Comanche and LawConnect engaged in a slow-motion battle for line honours.

Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey – Braving the ‘Storm’

Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey, the third event of the 2023/24 Sailjuice Winter Series went ahead despite Storm Gerrit

Rolex Sydney Hobart Race – Andoo Comanche and LawConnect battle for Line Honours – Update

The John Winning Jr skippered Andoo Comanche and Christian Beck’s LawConnect continue to lead the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race.