Lloyd Thornburg’s American MOD70 Phaedo3 will be attempting a record run from Antigua to Bermuda this April with a view to joining the Antigua Bermuda Race next year. Phaedo3 has set multiple world records over the past 12 months, including the Antigua…
This Friday’s opening regatta of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s domestic calendar, the RORC Easter Challenge, provides an opportunity for the 50 or so crews to ramp up their programs for the 2016 season. To help, for the three day duration of the regatt…
RS Sailing and the RS500 Class Association are aiming to mobilise the RS500 club fleets this year, and tempt new sailors to the class. Dinghy show sales and enquiries certainly suggested a renewed interest in the class, and RS Sailing are support…
New for summer 2016, Spinnaker has been introduced by Chatham, furthering its innovative ‘Aqua Go’ arsenal. Spinnaker (RRP £99) is a super lightweight, barefoot designed sole unit. The shoe features Chatham’s Aqua Go technology which drains water from…
Already safety specialists in their own right, with over 80 years in the safety and survival business, Revere Survival Inc, based in Florida, is now an officially Approved Service Station for a range of Ocean Safety’s premium products including liferaf…
For three days over the bank holiday weekend, the yachting world’s eyes will be glued to the Solent as the Fast 40+ class makes its debut en masse at the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s domestic season opener, the RORC Easter Challenge. Between eight and 10…
Key players in the superyacht industry including superyacht brokers and shipyards have revealed a positive start to 2016 with strong sales, continued growth and optimism. Burgess Yachts confirmed that greater revenue had been achieved in 2015, co…
With the decision being made to remove sailing from the Paralympics, the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation pledges to use the funds raised through Bart’s Bash in 2016 to help promote and develop disabled sailing globally. The funds raised from the even…
Our Speedskin is ‘the’ solution for action packed racing. Designed for warmer summer sailing conditions protecting against wind, water and ultra-violet using a lightweight 2mm neoprene. Fit, flexibility and durability are key features of the Spe…
Spring had definitely arrived at Hayling last weekend for the fifth weekend of the RS Aero Winter Training, once again held alongside the RS Tera squad. The blue skies, mild temperatures and a medium to light breeze made a welcome change after a windy…
