Sailing News

RYA suspends organised events and training

In light of the developing situation around coronavirus, the RYA is to postpone its directly organised events and training until at least 30 April

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IOC Steps Back From the Brink

Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) continued its consultations with all the stakeholders of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship – Day 3 on Sydney Harbour

Three windward-return course races on Day 3 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour

Final day at Oceania and Australian Laser Masters in Geelong

The final day of the shortened Oceania and Australian Laser Masters in Geelong, Australia, was successful completed Tuesday

Clipper Race abandoned at Subic Bay

The Clipper 2019-20 Race has been postponed with immediate effect. The race crew are currently under quarantine in Subic Bay Philippines

New UK coronavirus measures put pressure on Portsmouth ACWS event

The latest announcement by the Britsh Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, could have put the final nail in the coffin of the Emirates America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth event.

Irish Sailing advises that all organised sailing activity should cease

Irish Sailing advises that all organised sailing activity should cease with immediate effect and will be reviewed on 29 March 2020

Oceania and Australian Laser Masters forced to finish early

When competitors at the Oceania and Australian Laser Mastersin Geelong returned to shore after Day 2 racing they were advised that Monday will be the last day of the championships

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Warsash Spring Series gets underway

Some racing was completed on the opening day of the 2020 Warsash Spring Series

ClassMini 5.80 officially launched at HISWA

The new plywood ClassMini 5.80 Yacht was officially launched Saturday, despite the sudden closure of the HISWA Boat Show in Amsterdam

Japan will hold Olympic Games ‘without problems’

It may be looking like a long-shot, but Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe has insisted the country will host this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games without problem as planned

JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship – Race 2

A second race win for the Honda Marine team of David McDiarmid, Matt Steven and Brad Collins at the 2020 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Championship on Sydney Harbour