The final day of the RS800 European Championship provided the best sailing conditions yet: the North wind was very weak and the temperature well in to the mid 30s by 1000hrs. It wasn’t long before the Ora arrived and all the talk, in the boat park, was…
Mastervolt to support the Oyster World Rally 2017-2019
Mastervolt to support the Oyster World Rally 2017-2019
Mastervolt joins a select group of trusted equipment manufacturers to provide technical advice and support for sailors ‘living the dream’ on a 27-month rally Mastervolt, the leading supplier of off-grid electrical systems, has been invited by a major c…
Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup – Close fought fight around the Wight
Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup – Close fought fight around the Wight
20-25 knot winds and glorious sunshine made for one of the most memorable races around the Isle of Wight on record for the penultimate day of the Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup. With a win for Eric de Turkheim’s A13, Teasing Machine (despite destroying…
Gill appoints Tunnicliffe as new CEO
Gill appoints Tunnicliffe as new CEO
Global technical sailing apparel brand, Gill, has appointed Jamie Tunnicliffe as the company’s new CEO, as part of the firm’s management expansion and growth plans. Gill has also hired Ian Poore as its new Finance Director. Tunnicliffe’s appointment wa…
Musto to relocate headquarters to St Katharine Docks, London
Musto to relocate headquarters to St Katharine Docks, London
Situated in a truly iconic location next to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, St Katharine Docks is central London’s only marina. And since Camper & Nicholsons Marinas announced the refurbishment of the marina in April, there has been a flurry…
RS800 European Championship Day Three, Circolo Vela Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy
RS800 European Championship Day Three, Circolo Vela Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy
Day 3 of the RS800 European Championship gave the fleet the opportunity to catch up the race schedule, so after a leisurely morning spent tinkering with boats and enjoying a light lunch (or late breakfast for some), the fleet entered the water just bef…
Celebrating 80 years of The Royal Racing Yacht Bloodhound
Celebrating 80 years of The Royal Racing Yacht Bloodhound
The Royal Racing Yacht Bloodhound, crewed by former Queen’s Royal Yachtsmen, nicknamed ‘Yotties’, this morning sailed from the port of Leith on its annual pilgrimage to the Western Isles of Scotland. This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the classic…
Championship battle hots-up in Chasewater!
Championship battle hots-up in Chasewater!
The 2016 RYA Powerboat GP Championship campaign headed to Chasewater Water Sports Park for the Chasewater Grand Prix last weekend (16/17 July) for the penultimate weekend in the British Championship. Four of the championship classes made t…
Hunton’s ‘Next-Gen’ XRS54 – Futuristic Technology, Luxury Design & Raw Power
Hunton’s ‘Next-Gen’ XRS54 – Futuristic Technology, Luxury Design & Raw Power
Hampshire-based Hunton Yachts are adding the XRS54 to its range of luxury cruisers after almost a decade in the works and with an upcoming launch imminent, the latest addition to the Hunton stable represents a new breed of luxury cruiser. It…
RS Aero European Championship, Travemunder, Germany, 25-29 July 2015 Runners and Riders
RS Aero European Championship, Travemunder, Germany, 25-29 July 2015 Runners and Riders
55 RS Aeros from 11 Nations are already entered and with many sailors from across Europe and the World having not yet met, the form guide remains wide open. This leaves potential event leaders hard to pick, however, here is a short summary of those wit…