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Ben Ainslie reveals British America’s Cup team majority ownership investment deal

Athena Racing Team Principal Sir Ben Ainslie has revealed a majority ownership investment from Oakley Capital.

Palamos Christmas Race – Victory for Britain’s Toby Wagget

Palamos Christmas Race – Britain’s Toby Wagget snatched victory in the final race of the ILCA 6 from Spain’s Ricard Garriga

America’s Cup – Five teams to contest the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples

Five America’s Cup teams – Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K-Challenge – have entered America’s Cup AC38

Christmas Cracker time at Hayling Island SC

Hayling Island SC ran their Christmas Cracker Open event over the weekend . . . Winners were Tom Morris and Guy Filmore in an RS8oo,

Palamós Christmas Race – Wind finally arrives for day 3

On the third day of the Palamós Christmas Race racing was finally able to take place for the 420, 29er, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and Europe classes

2025-26 NSW 18ft skiff Championship – Victory for Yandoo team

The Yandoo team of Tom Needham, Fang Warren and Lewis Brake won the 2025-26 NSW 18ft skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour

Jules Verne Trophy – Thomas Coville claims outright West-Equatorian record in Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3

The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3, of Skipper Thomas Coville and his team, are setting a record pace on the Jules Verne Trophy world circuit.

Youth Sailing Worlds – Gold and Silver for British Youth

Two gold and a silver for British competitors at Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 in Vilamoura, Portugal

Leigh McMillan rejoins France SailGP alongside new Team Manager Philippe Presti

Leigh McMillan is to rejoin France SailGP team as Wing trimmer for the 2026 season.

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – Long range forecast for light and variable winds

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – Long range forecast for light and variable winds. Race start is 1 pm on Boxing Day . . .

Youth Sailing World Championships – Day 3 Playing Catch-up

A chance to catch-up on  day 3 of the Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 in Vilamoura, GBR lead 29er women, 2nd in 420

49th edition of the Palamós Christmas Race

The 49th edition of the Palamos Christmas Race, is taking place from December 19 to 22 in the waters of Palamós Bay, Spain. 25 GBR entries in ILCA6 and 420