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Sailing News
£60 million funding still available for sailing and yachting organisations
Last month Sport England announced a £195 million package to help the community sport and physical activity sector in England
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
IOC set aside $800 million to tackle virus impact
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach revealed that the IOC face a bill of up to $800 million for the postponed Tokyo Games to address the impact of the coronavirus
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
Hornet and Scorpion Championships cancelled
Despite the recent relaxation of the Governments lockdown rules, the Hornet and Scorpion class 2020 National Championships have been cancelled
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
2020 Youth Sailing World Championships cancelled
World Sailing has cancelled the 2020 edition of the Youth Sailing World Championships that was scheduled to be held in Salvador, Brazil from 12 – 19 December 2020
British Marine confirms that Boating is back in England!
British Marine is delighted to confirm that, from today, 13 May, all forms of watersports, including the use of privately-owned motorised craft, can go ahead
Eric Twiname Virtual Championships a huge success
RYA London and South East’s Max Steele won the first ever virtual Eric Twiname Championships over the early May bank holiday, taking the title ahead of over 200 young racer
Vendee Globe sticking to 8 November start
In terms of racing, nothing prevents the Vendee Globe starting on 8 November, as long as the national authorities allow that to be the case
