The Times They Are A-Changin’ as Winter series becomes Summer

There is a already a different feel to the 2021 sailing season, a definite feeling of optimism as we all get our jabs and the government coronavirus restrictions begin to fall

RS800 Rooster National Tour visits Stokes Bay SC

The RS800 Rooster National Tour visited Stokes Bay SC where despite a pessimistic forecast, the fleet enjoyed a Southerly sea breeze and some close racing

RS Aero Spring Championship at Island Barn SC

The RS Aero Spring Championship 2021 was Island Barn’s first major event of the year, coming only three weeks after the end of total club closure, and so a real test of all our systems, volunteers and continuing safety measures.

Hamble Warming Pan and Easter Staycation

Hamble River SC’s 2021 Hamble Warming Pan over the Easter weekend featured the Junior Warming Pan on Saturday and the 59th edition of the club’s famous dinghy open meeting on Sunday

RNLI rescue five people from capsized sailing dinghies

Volunteer lifeboat crew with Youghal RNLI rescued five people from the water near Capel Island, Ireland, when the two small sailing boats they were in capsized leaving one adult and four teenagers in the water.

ILCA launches 50th anniversary celebration

Throughout its 50 year existence, the Laser Class has worked to grow to become today the largest adult and youth sailing organization in the world and, significantly, the single-handed Olympic dinghy for both men and women

RS Feva National Championship entry is now open

Entry for the 2021 RS Feva National Championships taking place at Hayling Island SC is now open

Kiel Week postponed to September

Kiel Week 2021 has become a victim of Covid-19 again and will be postponed to 4 to 12 September as Germany heads into another coronavirus lockdown situation

5O5 Worlds confirmed for Cork, Ireland in 2022

The Royal Cork Yacht Club will host the 2022 5O5 World Championship, which will take place in Cork, Ireland from 1 to 13 August, 2022

Hamble Warming Pan this Easter

Hamble River Sailing Club’s 2021 Hamble Warming Pan is scheduled for the Easter weekend, Saturday and Sunday 3-4 April

Salcombe Gin partner for RS Summer Regatta

If all Covid-19 limits on social contact are removed on schedule, the Salcombe Gin RS Summer Regatta will take place at Royal Torbay Yacht Club on 26 and 27 June

18ft Skiff JJ Giltinan title winners Michael Coxon, Ricky Bridge and Trent Barnabas

The Smeg team of Michael Coxon, Ricky Bridge and Trent Barnabas finished winners of the 2021 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff on Sydney Harbour with 19 points