Following the cancellation of Cowes Week, the Royal Southern Yacht Club has stepped in with a four day Charity Regatta
Sailing News
UK Sailing Clubs in struggle to adjust to the New Normal
The government coronavirus restrictions on going afloat may have been eased, but UK sailing clubs are struggling to get back into operation under the new normal
Vendée Globe confirms race start date and entry status
Start date of the 9th Vendée Globe is confirmed for 8 November 2020, at 12:02hrs UTC off Sables d’Olonne, France
RORC announce more race cancellations
The RORC has announced further changes to some of its key events during June and July due the COVID-19 pandemic
Return to Boating – Ian Walker shows you what it will be like
RYA Director of Racing Ian Walker takes a look at some of the realities as sailors get back on the water, video here
The Ocean Race to collaborate with natural world global authority
The Ocean Race confirmed that the next edition will start from Alicante, Spain in the autumn of 2021 and finish in Genoa, Italy in summer of 2022
Time is of the Essence
Having already timed the America’s Cup in 2000 and 2003, Omega are back on board in 2021 for the 36th edition in Auckland New Zealand
World Sailing rolls out doublehanded offshore sailing website
World Sailing has established a dedicated section of its website to promote the new Olympic sailing event, double handed offshore sailing
Ian Walker re-living tragedy and triumph in the Olympics, America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race
Louay Habib interviews Ian Walker for an hour-long show featuring pictures, videos and stories from a fascinating career
Ainslie takes the modified Britannia for a spin
This week, after over three months shore-bound, Ben Ainslie and Ineos Team UK were back on the water with the modified Britannia – Video here
Cowes Week and Cowes Classics Week regattas cancelled
We may be coming out of lockdown and looking at how we can start sailing again but it has come too late for Cowes Week and Cowes Classics Week
Latest RYA Tips and Considerations for getting back on the water
The RYA are working on a range of guidance and resources to help members and the wider boating community prepare for a safe return to the water – See Video here
