Sailing News

ETNZ are Back to Business under new level 3 Covid-19 rules

As New Zealand start the long road back from their strict COVID-19 lockdown, Emirates Team New Zealand resumed on water development and testing

Batt Sails cutting for PPE

Batt Sails have completely re-purposed their sail loft to cut and make PPE to help the NHS at several levels during the COVID19 crisis

Team GB’s Chef de Mission, Mark England discusses the delay to the Games

In their latest UK Sport podcast of Medals and More the UK Sport chair, Dame Katherine Grainger catches up with Team GB’s ‘Chef De Mission’ Mark England

Sunreef Yachts create de-luxe Eco Range

Polish builder Sunreef is developing an Eco range of catamarans that feature specially designed solar panels on the hull, flybridge and mast

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Government launches Bounce Back Loan scheme

The Government’s new ‘Bounce Back Loan’ scheme will be available to most sailing clubs, registered training centres, instructors, class associations and Sailability groups

Solent Sunbeam – Input and photos required

The Solent Sunbeam class association are looking to track down past and present Sunbeam owners for a publication for the centenary celebrations in 2023

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RYA seeks definitive guidance from key Government Ministers

With all sports starting to consider recovery, the RYA is developing a ‘Return to Boating’ strategy

Restart Racing Action Group . . . Just when can we go sailing again?

The first cracks have begun to appear in the moribund UK sailing scene as talk of easing coronavirus restrictions start to fill the media headlines

America’s Cup – Luna Rossa switch to electric winches

Luna Rossa skipper Max Sirena confirmed that during the Italian Coronavirus lock down Luna Rossa carried out test sailing in Cagliari with a reduced crew of only five sailors, in compliance with health regulations

We won’t go back to where we were . . . this will be a big, big reset for everyone

Andrew McIrvine, Secretary General of the International Maxi Association, and the driving force behind the success of the IMA over recent years, looked at the coronavirus pandemic situation for big boat racing

America’s Cup technology in fight against Covid-19

America’s Cup team, Emirates Team New Zealand calls on automated warehouse techknowlogy so the team can safely return to work

New Zealand to Continue Sailing Ban under Level 3

Yachting New Zealand expect sailing to continue to be banned under coronavirus level 3 restriction in New Zealand when it comes into place on Tuesday, 28 April