The Ocean Race will come to Aarhus, Denmark during the spring of 2022, following a popular ‘Fly-By’ of the city during the final leg of the 2017-18 edition of the Race. The success of the Fly-By, where the fleet raced into the inner harbour of Aarhus p…
Scotland’s Boat Show – The Cruising Association sponsors the CA stage & hosts expert line-up
Scotland’s Boat Show – The Cruising Association sponsors the CA stage & hosts expert line-up
The Cruising Association (CA) is delighted to be hosting the line-up of talks and, for the first time, sponsoring the ‘CA Stage’ at Scotland’s Boat Show, taking place this year from October 11-13. Anyone attending this lively and interesting Boat Show…
HYS FAST40+ National Championship – Day one report
HYS FAST40+ National Championship – Day one report
Day One of the HYS FAST40+ Nationals started an hour late but it was worth the wait. Three windward leeward races were held in 10-12 knots from the east with glorious sunshine producing fantastic conditions in the easter Solent. Racing was highly compe…
Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat 2019 to inspire boating for everyone
Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat 2019 to inspire boating for everyone
Aligned with British Marine’s latest Futures strategy and new title sponsor, Borrow A Boat, the Show will spotlight the accessibility, flexibility and inclusivity of boating. Set against a stunning backdrop of some of the world’s most luxurious and inn…
Cowes Week 2019 Daily Round-up – Day 7
Cowes Week 2019 Daily Round-up – Day 7
Today’s racing in an increasing south-southwesterly breeze determined the overall class winners at Cowes Week, as well as those for Black and White groups and the whole regatta. James Wilson and Ed Peel’s Redwing Quail posted a perfect scoreline to win…
Cowes Week 2019 Daily Round Up – Day 6
Cowes Week 2019 Daily Round Up – Day 6
Today provided yet more high-adrenaline racing at Cowes Week that saw many competitors coming ashore sporting big grins. While it was a warm and mostly sunny day on land, it was a breezy one on the Solent, with powerful gusts to 25 knots that provided…
Raymarine LightHouse Bermuda – Superior for Sailors
Raymarine LightHouse Bermuda – Superior for Sailors
New LightHouse Bermuda 3.10 operating system update unlocks exciting new sailing features on Raymarine Axiom multifunction displays Sailing to Bermuda is an exciting way to experience the island’s vibrant blue waters and dramatic scenery. And the best…
Cowes Week 2019 Daily Round Up – Day 3
Cowes Week 2019 Daily Round Up – Day 3
A tricky day on the Solent threw up challenges of a different kind on the third day of Cowes Week. As showers moved across the race area winds from every point of the compass were experienced at some point during the day, while wind speed varied from l…
SailGP – Heartbreak on home waters
SailGP – Heartbreak on home waters
With the first day of racing at Cowes SailGP called off due to gale force winds and rough sea states across the UK and in the Solent, all six teams competing in this inaugural season of SailGP knew that Super Sunday in Cowes would be action packed. Wit…
Cowes Week 2019 Daily Round Up – Day 2
Cowes Week 2019 Daily Round Up – Day 2
A fast and furious day provided close and exhilarating racing, mostly in bright sun, for the Black Group classes at Cowes Week. Although gusts of 30 knots had swept through the central Solent half an hour earlier, the breeze was temporarily down to 20…