British sailor Alex Thomson has announced he won’t compete as a skipper in the 2024 Vendée Globe, the solo, non-stop race around-the-world, but doesn’t rule out returning to the race in 2028. Thomson has competed in the IMOCA circuit for 19 years inclu…
The RYA is calling on clubs to help make 2021 one of the biggest and best years for Portsmouth Yardstick data to ensure numbers are as accurate as possible for 2022. The Portsmouth Yardstick handicap system is run jointly by the RYA and its affiliated…
Five key workshops at the 2021 RYA Affiliated Clubs Conference will deliver essential know-how for clubs looking at ways to plan ahead for a successful future. A virtual evening on Monday 8th November, hosted by double Olympic gold medallist and broadc…
Intellian is pleased to announce that it has received type approval from Inmarsat for its new FB250 and Fleet One L-band terminals, making it one of the first to market with user terminals for operation on Inmarsat’s innovation catalyst L-band network,…
The Great Britain SailGP Team were dealt a huge blow in the Final of the Spain Sail Grand Prix as they capsized just seconds into the winner-takes-all race – while leading! Ben Ainslie’s team started with real pace in the strong winds in Cadiz, but as…
2021 J/70 UK National Championships 8-10 October hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron The 2021 J/70 UK National Championships, hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron, came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday 10th October. Nick Phillips’ Chaotic and Doug Strut…
Entry is still open for the 2022 RORC Transatlantic Race, starting from Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, Canary Islands on Saturday January 8th, 2022. In association with the International Maxi Association (IMA) and the Yacht Club de France, over 20 teams are…
