The Magenta Project announces first CEO The Magenta Project announces first CEO Victoria Low joins to ensure charity remains at forefront of empowering greater inclusion The Magenta Project (TMP), a pioneering force in advancing equity and inclusion in the world of sailing, has today announced Victoria Low as its first Chief Executive Officer. by The Magenta Project Posted 19 Feb 21:25 GMT Chichester Snowflake Series day 2 Chichester Snowflake Series day 2 Racing in the Birdham Channel The February Snowflake Series featured a day of challenging sailing, with a cold east wind blowing at 10 to 15 knots and grey skies overhead. Race officer Richard Anderton set a trapezoid course for the fast and medium fleets. by Mark Green Posted 19 Feb 21:18 GMT Erica Lush gears up for Solo Guy Cotten race Erica Lush gears up for Solo Guy Cotten race First Solitaire Du Figaro qualifier for the American offshore sailor American offshore sailor Erica Lush is making her first attempt to qualify for the prestigious Solitaire Du Figaro next month in the Solo Guy Cotten race in Concarneau. by Mark LeBeau Posted 19 Feb 20:43 GMT OK class at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show OK class at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Showing the ever popular Ovington OK which has had a new deck moulding With the first signs of spring starting to appear, the OK class is getting ready for what is often seen as the preparatory signal for the new season - the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. by Karen Robertson Posted 19 Feb 19:29 GMT A+T onboard for Caribbean Regattas A+T onboard for Caribbean Regattas Plus replacements for discontinued Sailmon displays are available With Caribbean racing season just on the horizon, our Head of Sales Pete Simmonds is heading out to take part – and is happy to bring your new orders or replacements with him. by A+T Instruments Posted 19 Feb 17:00 GMT RYA National Match Racing Series qualifier 2 RYA National Match Racing Series qualifier 2 Hosted in Sonars at Royal Thames YC The second qualifier of the RYA National Match Racing Series 2025 saw two days of close racing hosted by the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London. by British Keelboat Sailing Posted 19 Feb 14:39 GMT New look Endeavour Trophy will use Melges 15 New look Endeavour Trophy will use Melges 15 New class from the USA will replace RS200 This year's Endeavour Trophy champion of champions event will be sailed in the award-winning Melges 15 replacing the event's RS200, which has been used successfully for the last nine years. by Sue Pelling Posted 19 Feb 13:17 GMT Poles dominate 49ers in Swell of Lanzarote Poles dominate 49ers in Swell of Lanzarote Dominik Buksak and Adam Glogowski victorious in phase 1 of event Dominik Buksak and Adam Glogowski sailed their 49er skiff to victory as the first phase of the Lanzarote International Regatta concluded on Tuesday, 18 February. by Andy Rice Posted 19 Feb 11:35 GMT Ronnie Simpson returns to Global Solo Challenge Ronnie Simpson returns to Global Solo Challenge Already rounding all three of the Great Capes will aid him in 2027-2028 event We are incredibly pleased to welcome back Ronnie Simpson as an entrant in the Global Solo Challenge 2027-2028. His participation in the 2023-2024 edition left an indelible mark on the event and its global following. by Marco Nannini / Global Solo Challenge Posted 19 Feb 11:04 GMT The Spicare Omaezaki Japan Cup day 3 The Spicare Omaezaki Japan Cup day 3 Radical air time and a Motoko Sato victory A day of legends shining brightly and new blood on the rise saw the opening day of the 2025 Japan World Cup shine for the World Wave Tour. by International Windsurfing Tour Posted 19 Feb 10:01 GMT Sea Sure appointed Sole Distributor of PolarWave Sea Sure appointed Sole Distributor of PolarWave UK premiere of high performance blocks at RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show We're thrilled to announce that Sea Sure has been appointed the sole UK distributor of PolarWave D.O.O. The full range of PolarWave blocks will make its UK premier at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports show this coming weekend on the Sea Sure Stand. by Sea Sure Posted 19 Feb 09:00 GMT ISO Dinghy Surges Ahead with Successful Relaunch ISO Dinghy Surges Ahead with Successful Relaunch Meet the team at this years RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show The ISO dinghy celebrates a triumphant year following its relaunch at last year's Dinghy Show. This dinghy has captured the hearts and sails of both the public and the trade, proving that its legacy of speed, agility, and fun remains as vibrant as ever. by Rob Howlett Posted 19 Feb 08:10 GMT RORC Nelson's Cup Series Day 1 RORC Nelson's Cup Series Day 1 High speed action and tight finishes right through the three IRC Classes The RORC Nelson's Cup Series kicked off in spectacular style with high speed action and tight finishes right through the three IRC Classes. by Louay Habib Posted 19 Feb 04:18 GMT Blithfield Barrel overall Blithfield Barrel overall Woolly hats and balaclavas required for final races This Sunday marked the grand finale of the legendary Blithfield Barrel series, with Round 4 drawing in 26 stalwarts, all braving a biting easterly wind. A steady 10 knots, gusting up to 17, swept across the dam, sending the wind chill plummeting. by Alastair Reid Posted 18 Feb 19:48 GMT Zhik announces new partnership Zhik announces new partnership Official clothing partner to Norddeutscher Regatta Verein Zhik, the pioneering Australian water sport brand, is teaming up with the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV) for the 2025 season, bringing cutting-edge performance gear to one of Europe's most prestigious sailing clubs. by Zhik Posted 18 Feb 17:00 GMT Phantom Double Delight Phantom Double Delight Two boats lined up for the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show The Phantom Class Association is delighted to be attending the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show in a few days time. This year on Stand 59 we are proudly displaying a double delight, two Phantoms to feast your eyes on! by Mike Webster Posted 18 Feb 15:55 GMT Victory at Zhik Oxford Blue puts Snipe on the map Victory at Zhik Oxford Blue puts Snipe on the map Matthew Wolstenholme and Lloyd Roberts win in 83-boat handicap fleet Matthew Wolstenholme and Lloyd Roberts sailed their Snipe to victory at the front of an 83-boat handicap fleet at last Saturday's Zhik Oxford Blue. by Andy Rice Posted 18 Feb 14:52 GMT P&B set for expansion after acquisition P&B set for expansion after acquisition Rhys Rollitt and Steve Badham purchase the business from founder Ian Pinnell P&B have been a familiar name in the marine world for over 30 years, leading the way in sail-making and more. To achieve further growth and keep the best possible service, the business has been purchased by Rhys Rollitt and Steve Badham. by P&B Posted 18 Feb 13:30 GMT Solo class prepare for Dinghy Show this weekend Solo class prepare for Dinghy Show this weekend See one of the most tricked out Solos for many years The National Solo class is super excited to welcome visitors to our stand (number 350, opposite the interactive area) at this weekends RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. by Guy Mayger Posted 18 Feb 12:28 GMT Jingkun Xu finishes 30th in Vendée Globe Jingkun Xu finishes 30th in Vendée Globe First Chinese skipper to finish the race Emerging jubilant from a cold final night at sea Chinese skipper Jingkun Xu fulfilled a goal which has possessed him for many years when he crossed the finish line of the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe this Tuesday morning at 0708 hrs. by Vendée Globe media Posted 18 Feb 10:15 GMT Northamptonshire Youth Series training Northamptonshire Youth Series training Second winter training session for young sailors at Pitsford Last Saturday cold and drizzly conditions with light wind was the scene for nine young sailors who met at Northampton SC on Pitsford Reservoir. This was the second of three winter coaching events organised. by Wilf Kunze Posted 18 Feb 08:56 GMT ASC Portland welcomes Jon Egging Trust ASC Portland welcomes Jon Egging Trust Inspiring more young people and introducing them to sailing ASC Portland recently welcomed young people from the Jon Egging Trust to take part in a morning of activities and watersports focusing on leadership. by Andrew Simpson Foundation Posted 18 Feb 08:04 GMT RORC Nelson's Cup Series ready to sparkle RORC Nelson's Cup Series ready to sparkle The first day of racing will feature short course racing Racing with the Royal Ocean Racing Club in Antigua kicks off at 1100 local time on Tuesday 18th February. by Louay Habib Posted 18 Feb 06:23 GMT P&B POSH preview P&B POSH preview Paignton Open for Single Handers will also host the Fire Nationals Paignton Sailing Club are pleased to announce that entries are now open for their 2025 POSH regatta being held on the 10th and 11th May and this year is being sponsored by P&B. by Vanessa Ripley Posted 17 Feb 22:02 GMT Meteor wins Prince Henry the Navigator Trophy Meteor wins Prince Henry the Navigator Trophy Thirteen Dragons competed in two exhilarating races in Cascais The 2nd Cascais Dragon Winter Series, combined with the prestigious Prince Henry the Navigator Trophy, started on Friday February 14th under sunny skies and a steady 8-12 knot southeast wind. by Clube Naval de Cascais Posted 17 Feb 19:52 GMT Ocean Cruising Club announces awards for 2024 Ocean Cruising Club announces awards for 2024 The OCC Seamanship Award recognizes exceptional skill or bravery at sea. The Ocean Cruising Club has announced the winners of its 2024 awards for sailing and voyaging accomplishments featuring its Seamanship Award to British Vendée Globe racer Pip Hare and the Lifetime Award to Canadian Victor Wejer. by Ocean Cruising Club Posted 17 Feb 19:25 GMT Oliver Heer finishes 29th in Vendée Globe Oliver Heer finishes 29th in Vendée Globe Swiss German solo racer fulfils a childhood dream Swiss German solo racer Oliver Heer fulfilled a childhood dream, one which he has harboured since growing up sailing as a youngster on Lake Zurich. by Vendée Globe media Posted 17 Feb 19:21 GMT Martin Dugdale Memorial Race at Snowflake SC Martin Dugdale Memorial Race at Snowflake SC A heartfelt tribute to a beloved member of the club Sailors took to the water today for the annual Martin Dugdale Memorial Race, a heartfelt tribute to a beloved member of the Snowflake Sailing Club. Martin Dugdale was a key figure in the club's history. by Alice Palutikof & Charlotte Knight Posted 17 Feb 18:40 GMT Rooster Revive just got even better Rooster Revive just got even better More ways to reduce waste and keep your old gear out of landfill We've teamed up with Mindful Manta, a UK-based company that transforms end-of-life wetsuits into stylish, eco-friendly accessories like bags, keyrings, and more. Now you can recycle your old wetsuits and give them a second life! by Rooster Posted 17 Feb 17:00 GMT Win a Free Boat Charter and Entry Win a Free Boat Charter and Entry Into the Melges 15 European Championships Visit the Melges UK stand at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show and you could win your place at the inaugural Melges 15 Europeans with a race ready Melges 15 to sail. by Melges UK Posted 17 Feb 12:00 GMT 29er class at Comunitat Valenciana Olympic Week 29er class at Comunitat Valenciana Olympic Week 10th edition won by French duo The Real Club Náutico de València (RCN Valencia) concluded its participation in the 10th edition of the Comunitat Valenciana Olympic Week with a historic performance in the 29er class. by International 29er Class Posted 17 Feb 10:21 GMT 44Cup Nanny Cay overall 44Cup Nanny Cay overall Charisma wrestles her way on top in season opener In perfect conditions, brilliant sunshine and a 15-18 knot easterly to take the edge off the Caribbean heat, the final day of racing at the 44Cup Nanny Cay, run by PRO Maria Torrijo and the Royal BVI Yacht Club team, was also one of perfect symmetry. by 44Cup Posted 17 Feb 09:08 GMT SESCA's 2025 Season Preview SESCA's 2025 Season Preview Sailing on Lackford Lake, 5 miles from Bury St Edmunds The St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association's 2025 season starts on Saturday, 29 March at Lackford Lake, 5 miles NW of Bury St Edmunds. by Mike Steele Posted 17 Feb 08:33 GMT 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy overall 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy overall Italian Jesper Karlsen wins event, and Spain wins the 19th Nations Cup The Italian Jesper Karlsen (Fraglia Vela Riva) has been proclaimed absolute champion of the 35th Palamós International Optimist Trophy and Spain has revalidated the title as winner of the 19th Nations Cup. by Jaume Soler Posted 17 Feb 07:09 GMT Bembridge Illusion Valentine Trophy Bembridge Illusion Valentine Trophy Luckily, the tides were perfect for the weekend nearest 14th February Unsurprisingly the annual Illusion weekend for the Valentine's Trophy is programmed for the weekend closest to Valentine Day that the tides will allow. Fortunately this year, the tides where perfect for the weekend. by Mike Samuelson Posted 16 Feb 23:26 GMT Tenzor International Cup stage 3 overall Tenzor International Cup stage 3 overall Light winds mean only five races completed by the end of the final day On the last race day of Tenzor International Cup 3rd Leg regatta, the weather forecast was not favourable for racing with wind speed going down very fast. by Burak Zengin Posted 16 Feb 20:28 GMT IOM Midland District Series at Lincoln round 10 IOM Midland District Series at Lincoln round 10 14 skippers enjoyed a steady Easterly Another great day of racing at Lincoln. 14 skippers arrived with a steady Easterly blowing, OODs Mick and Rob arrived early and the course was set on the South bank and was to be a perfect beat and run course that would certainly stretch our legs. by Mick Chamberlain Posted 16 Feb 20:06 GMT The oldest footage of Snipe sailing The oldest footage of Snipe sailing A look back into our video archive, from 1937 to 1969 Our video archive is fully searchable, and updated weekly with the latest sailing videos, but here we look back at early sailing in the Snipe class. We have footage from the Thirties to the Sixties for you to enjoy. by Magnus Smith Posted 16 Feb 18:00 GMT Register for 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Register for 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Beat the deadline and save before the March 1st increase Registration fees for the 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta increase on March 1st. Save yourself some money by registering and completing your payment by February, 28th before the rates go up! by Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Posted 16 Feb 17:19 GMT ILCA's Path to a Sustainable Future ILCA's Path to a Sustainable Future As the world evolves, so must the Class The original innovative design and construction techniques of the ILCA dinghy have endured through the decades, with over 227,000 boats built, allowing us to race with the same boat our parents used when they were our age. by The ILCA Technical Team Posted 16 Feb 14:00 GMT 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy Day 3 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy Day 3 All open for the last day of the 35th Palamós Optimist Trophy-19 Nations Cup The 35th Palamós International Optimist Trophy-19 Nations Cup will be decided on the last day after the first five classified with only 3 points difference between them after three races held. by Jaume Soler Posted 16 Feb 13:23 GMT EUROSAF Academy hosts iQFOiL Youth Clinic EUROSAF Academy hosts iQFOiL Youth Clinic Led by four-time world champion Nicolas Schreier and designed for young athletes The EUROSAF Academy is happy to announce the upcoming iQFOiL Youth Clinic from April 14th to 19th, 2025, at its facility in Los Alcázares, Murcia, Spain. by EUROSAF Posted 16 Feb 13:10 GMT 18ft Skiff Club Championship race 12 18ft Skiff Club Championship race 12 Another outstanding victory from the Rag & Famish Hotel team Another outstanding victory by the recently-crowned Australian 18ft skiff champion Rag & Famish Hotel team on Sydney Harbour has sealed Australian 18 Footers League Club Championship for the highly-talented trio of Harry Price, Max Paul and Finn Rodowicz by Frank Quealey Posted 16 Feb 10:05 GMT Ovington Boats at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show Ovington Boats at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show See the VX Two and the new ILCA carbon tillers On the stand we have the VX Two (an exciting new two-person hiking skiff), the Olympic gold medal winning Ovington ILCA, the 29er and a new-to-Ovington Finn. by Ovington Boats Posted 16 Feb 09:00 GMT 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 3 44Cup Nanny Cay Day 3 Team Nika's day in the sun After an average day on Friday at the 44Cup Nanny Cay, which left them fifth overall, the 2024 44Cup champions, Vladimir Prosikhin's Team Nika, recovered their mojo today on St Francis Drake Channel. by 44Cup Posted 15 Feb 23:55 GMT Lanzarote International Regatta day 1 Lanzarote International Regatta day 1 Pole Position for Buksak and Glogowski in 49ers The 49er fleet enjoyed spectacular conditions for the opening day of racing at the Lanzarote International Regatta, which is taking place out of Marina Rubicón in the south of the Canary Island from 15 to 23 February. by Andy Rice Posted 15 Feb 19:30 GMT Tenzor International Cup stage 3 day 2 Tenzor International Cup stage 3 day 2 Wind finally alows regatta to begin After a race-free first day, due to insufficient wind, the second day of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2024-2025 Leg 3 regatta got going in close and exciting action. 17 teams successfully sailed four races. by Burak Zengin Posted 15 Feb 19:18 GMT Finn class at Cannes International Week Finn class at Cannes International Week The absent are always wrong As every year just before Valentine's Day, Finn lovers have just met in Cannes for the Cannes International Week, one of the most attractive and popular regattas of the season. by Jean François Cutugno Posted 15 Feb 16:53 GMT