Sailing News

Laser Worlds kick-off in Australia

The Laser World Championship fleet at Sandringham YC on Melbourne’s eastern shore had a warm-up race Monday, 10 Feb, with a practice race in strong winds of around 25 knots

British Olympic and Paralympic sports launch Over-The-Top broadcast platform

The Royal Yachting Association and Team GB – British Olympic Association, have joined with 24 other sports organisations in assigning rights to GB Sport Media

49erFX Maloney and Meech
Maloney and Meech out of 49erFX Worlds

Olympic silver medallists Alex Maloney and Molly Meech have been forced out of the 49erFX sailing world championships in Melbourne after Maloney fractured her foot in training two days ago

Thompson looking forward to double challenge down under

Four Brits will not only fight their international rivals but also each other as the battle for the one Team GB spot in the Laser fleet continue at the 2020 Worlds in Australia

Storm Ciara cancels the Blithfield Barrel

With Storm Ciara forecast to be at its height on Sunday 9th February, Blithfield SC have taken the decision to cancel the final round of the Blithfield Barrel

Met Office issues Amber Warning for Storm Ciara – Sunday Update

The Met Office has warned that heavy rain and widespread gales will bring disruption to the UK this weekend

Ainslie backs America’s Cup crew for SailGP opener in Sydney

Ben Ainslie has finally revealed his full GB SailGP team line-up ahead of the SailGP Season 2 opener in Sydney on 28-29 February

SailGP sells minority stake to Endeavor

SailGP has sold a minority stake to global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor

2020 Games to go ahead despite Coronavirus outbreak

The Japan Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, stated Monday that the Tokyo 2020 Games would proceed as planned despite the coronavirus outbreak

First Test for Team GB as Olympic classes get back into action

The Olympic classes are back in action with the Laser, Nacra 17, 49er and 49erFX World Championships taking place in Australia and for the Brits the final Team GB selection

Te Aihe hits the road

Te Aihe begins her journey from New Zealand to Cagliari, Sardinia, for the first America’s Cup World Series event

Ian Walker of the RYA
British Sailing boss forecasts 5 medals at Tokyo 2020

In a recent Interview with Anything but Footy, Ian Walker, Performance Director of British Sailing forecast a five medal haul for Team GB sailing at Tokyo 2020