Sailing News

KiteFoil Gizzeria 3rd Aldridge
KiteFoil World Series Gizzeria – Bronze for Aldridge

Denis Taradin (RYF) and Daniela Moroz (USA) are the winners of the KiteFoil World Series Gizzeria, the first of five events of the 2021 season.

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U23 Finn World Championship – Nemeth takes 3 race wins on opening day

Domonkos Németh, from Hungary, leads the the U23 Finn World Championship after taking three race wins on a day that was all about speed and hiking.

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RS Elite Southern Championship – Title to Hewitson, Smith and Hewitson

Tom Hewitson sailing with Colin Smith and Jo Hewitson won the 2021 RS Elite Southern Championship with a dramatic final race finish

420 Worlds Fun 2021
420 World Championships – USA take three World Titles

211 boats took part in the 2021 420 World Championships at Marina Degli Aregai in Italy, organised by Yacht Club Sanremo.

KiteFoil Gizzeria 2021
2021 KiteFoil World Series, Gizzeria – Bainbridge in 3rd place after Day 3

Russia’s Denis Taradin’s four race wins and a second, put him into the lead after nine flight races at the Gizzeria, KiteFoil World Series

Finn UK Nats Day 1 2021
Burrell leads on Day 1 of British Finn Nationals

Allen Burrell from Thorpe Bay YC christened yet another new boat at the National Championship with a 1, 10, 2 score line

2021 Optimist Worlds Francesco Kuhl BRA
Alex Di Francesco Kuhl of Brazil is Optimist World Champion

Brazilian Alex Di Francesco Kuhl of Brazil, is the 2021 Optimist World Champion

Salcombe Gin Merlin Week
Gillard and Holman winners of Salcombe Gin Merlin Week 2021

Thomas Gillard and Aaron Holman of Sheffield Viking SC confirmed their overall victory at the 2021 Salcombe Gin Merlin Week.

Salcombe Merlin Week 2021
Salcombe Gin Merlin Rocket Week – Birrell and Potts take it to the wire

Penultimate day at Merlin Week where Thomas Gillard and Aaron Holman (1, 2, 2, 1, 2) increased their overall lead to eight points.

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No spectators allowed at Tokyo Olympics

The beleaguered Tokyo Games has been forced to hold the Olympic events without any fans in the stands

KiteFoil Hang Loose Beach
KiteFoil World Series 2021 is Back

They’re back. After a long, forced, leap year, the kiters and the KiteFoil World Series are back for a full season.

Merlin Salcombe Pre-start
Day 4 of Salcombe Gin Merlin Rocket Week

A return to normal service on Day 4 at  Merlin Week where Thomas Gillard and Aaron Holman (1, 2, 2, 1) won their second flight race to increase their overall lead