For those of you contemplating Merlin Week 2021 who are NOT in the 2020 entry nor on the 2020 waiting list, here is an important announcement
Sailing News
2020 Flying 15 European Championship cancelled
2020 European Championship and Championship of France due to be sailed in May, have been cancelled due to the Corona Virus
World Sailing to delay CEO appointment
World Sailing is expected to delay the appointment of a new CEO until there is more certainty around World Sailing’s budget
Terry Hutchinson and American Magic’s Quest for the America’s Cup
America’s Cup commentator Gary Jacobson recently talked with NYYC American Magic’s skipper and Executive Director Terry Hutchinson – Video here
Keelboat Masterclass by Andrew Palfrey
For episode 3 of the RORC Time Over Distance Series, Andrew Palfrey delivers a keelboat masterclass
Off Watch – A Conversation with Ken Read of North Sails
A conversation with Ken Read, President of North Sails about his storied career
2020 Fireball Worlds cancelled
The 2020 Fireball Worlds due to take place in Howth, Ireland, in August have been cancelled and the UK Nationals suspended
Lockdown victory for Steve Sallis at RS300 National Tour opener
Only a week before the UK coronavirus lockdown, the RS300 fleet returned to Stewartby Water SC for the 2020 Rooster RS300 National Tour season opener
UK Sailing Club shutdown continues
With the UK Government COVID-19 ‘lockdown’ continuing for at least another three weeks, I have run a check on the operating status of a selection of major UK sailing clubs
Luna Rossa AC36 team take wage cut to support local hospitals
The Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, America’s Cup team has agreed to a salary reduction plan to meet the economic situation currently affecting Italy and the whole world
Lockdown continues but moves afoot to restart sailing
Britain will stay in lockdown for “at least” another three weeks as the UK recorded another 861 coronavirus deaths in hospitals, taking the total to 13,729
Re-inventing the Solent Sunbeam
Ten years ago the first GRP Solent Sunbeam was added to this near 100 year old classic Fleet. Since that landmark launch day – 8 July 2010 – eleven new GRP Sunbeams have been built
