Due to the situation surrounding COVID-19 and the current Government guidance on social distancing, the Island Sailing Club have today taken the difficult decision to reschedule this year’s Round the Island Race to 26 September. Dave Atkinson, Race Dir…
RORC Easter Challenge Cancelled
RORC Easter Challenge Cancelled
In line with the Government’s latest advice, and the Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) announcement to suspend events in light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has taken the decision to cancel the Easter Challenge which wa…
Postponement of 2020 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Postponement of 2020 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
Dear All It is with heavy heart and sincere responsibility that I notify you that the 2020 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is postponed until next year. Due to the COVID 19 situation in Antigua and the Government recommendation to avoid social and sport…
2020 BVI Spring Regatta Postponement
2020 BVI Spring Regatta Postponement
In light of the statement made by the Government of the Virgin Islands on 13 March 2020 regarding measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BVI Spring Regatta Board has been instructed to postpone the 2020 BVI Spring Regatta and Sa…
Budget 2020 – Chancellor announces consultation to remove red diesel entitlement
Budget 2020 – Chancellor announces consultation to remove red diesel entitlement
In yesterday’s Spring Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has shared plans to review the current use of red diesel. The government is set to consult with red diesel users to determine whether continued access to the fuel is justifiable. The con…
Round the Island Race in 80 days
Round the Island Race in 80 days
The Round the Island Race is one of the most iconic sailing events in the annual calendar and it is only 80 days away. Sailors from around the world are preparing for their adventure around the Isle of Wight on Saturday 30 May, competing to win over 20…
Great Britain SAILGP team crowned champions in Sydney
Great Britain SAILGP team crowned champions in Sydney
After a clean sweep on day one of racing at the season opener of SailGP Season 2, Ben Ainslie and the Great Britain SailGP Team presented by INEOS didn’t show any signs of slowing down at Sydney SailGP. With a win in race four and a fourth in race five…
Hamble Warming Pan 2020 includes RS400 – Sunday 29th March
Hamble Warming Pan 2020 includes RS400 – Sunday 29th March
Hamble River Sailing Club is pleased to announce its invitation to the RS400 class to join the 58th Hamble Warming Pan dinghy open meeting, along with all non-trapeze dinghies rated PY 970-1172 and Foxer dinghies. Classes within the PY group will race…