The International Canoe 2020 Worlds have been postponed one year to 2021 at the same venue – Lake Macquarie YC NSW Australia
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Portsmouth International Port installs temperature scanner
Portsmouth International Port is believed to be the first UK port to install a thermal temperature scanner to screen their passengers
A modified Sodebo Ultim 3 returns to the water
Under a blue sky in Lorient, a modified Sodebo Ultim 3 has finally returned to the water after an idle period, linked to Covid-19 confinement, launch video here
Light at the end of the tunnel for Alex Thomson
Back in 2014, solo round the world yachtsman Alex Thomson performed the mastwalk and dived into the ocean board from his on his moving yacht, Hugo Boss – preperation video here
Video of Luna Rossa’s take off in Cagliari
Breaking news from the Italian website FareVela . . . From an anonymous source we can now publish the Luna Rossa’s take off in Cagliari
Could J Class yacht racing be the most expensive hobby on earth?
The initial cost isn’t really that much . . . I am told by a J Class yacht owner as we stand at the harbour of Hamilton, Bermuda
COVID-19 restrictions could have ‘some impact’ on America’s Cup
Following critical comments by the British and American AC36 teams, the New Zealand Government admitted that Covid-19 travel restrictions could have some impact on next year’s America’s Cup
IOC President Thomas Bach accepts Games could be cancelled
In an interview for BBC Sport, IOC President Thomas Bach says he understands why the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Games would have to be cancelled if it cannot take place next summer
Grant Simmer – Kiwis playing a competitive game!
INEOS Team UK chief executive Grant Simmer in conversation with veteran Australian yachting commentator Peter Shipway on his Cruising Yacht Club of Australia podcast
L30 charter boat problems cancel 2020 Offshore World Championship
World Sailing has cancelled the 2020 Offshore World Championship, due to be held alongside October’s Rolex Middle Sea Race in Valletta, Malta, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Hamble Classics 2020 to open for entries in June
The 5th Hamble Classics Regatta is programmed for 21-23 August at the Royal Southern Yacht Club and after much consideration will open for entries in June
Coastguards called to nearly 200 incidents over the weekend
Coastguards were called to nearly 200 incidents over the weekend 16-17 May, to come to the aid of those who found themselves in difficulty in the sea or at the coast
