This week should have been the 2020 Finn World Masters in Port Zelanda, in The Netherlands. The 50th Anniversary Finn World Masters
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
Melges roll out their new double-handed asymmetric dinghy
Melges Performance Sailboats rolls out the latest addition to its lineup, the Melges 15 dinghy
Hornet and Scorpion Championships cancelled
Despite the recent relaxation of the Governments lockdown rules, the Hornet and Scorpion class 2020 National Championships have been cancelled
Restart Sailing agree to share findings and planning activities with RYA
The presssure group, Restart Sailing, claims a fantastic uptake, with so many of the sailing community wanting to come together and help sailing recover from the present lockdown situation
Fast Rig Calibration made easy with colour
Most racing dinghies, particularly smaller ones like a 5O5 that don’t change to smaller rigs or sails as wind increases, have a way of reducing power as wind increases
Restart Racing Action Group . . . Just when can we go sailing again?
The first cracks have begun to appear in the moribund UK sailing scene as talk of easing coronavirus restrictions start to fill the media headlines
GP14 World Championships postponed
The GP14 International Class Association has postponed its 2020 GP14 World Championships until 2021
Merlin Week 2021 and the known unknowns
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
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
