The singlehanded Supernova dinghy is currently enjoying a flourish of interest as the Class celebrates its 20th anniversary year. With entry to the 2016 National championship in Llandudno (1-3 July) already at its 120-boat safety limit, and with 30+ boats regularly racing on the open meeting circuit, the Supernova is one of fastest growing UK…
Competitors were greeted by a cloudy and light morning in Cerna v Posumavi. The lake was calm and the forecast unpredictable, few knew what lay ahead on the first day of their European Championships. There was an air of excitement and nervousness in the boat park as the competitors left their briefing and teams focussed…
Race organisers at the Island Sailing Club (ISC) in Cowes have taken the unusual decision to amend the finish time of this year’s J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race to help alleviate any concerns competitors may have about being able to complete the Race within the usual time limit of 2200hrs. With entries currently…
The Storm Trysail Club is pleased to announce dates for the next edition of Quantum Key West Race Week: January 15-20, 2017. The event will feature the same successful format as in past years: one day of pre-race Registration and practice, followed by five days of inshore and short offshore course racing off the island…
Poole powerboat instructor Arran Scott (30) this weekend (14/15 May) heads to Scarborough for the opening round of the P1 SuperStock Powerboat Championship. Scott has been racing boats for several years and heading into his third year in the Powerboat P1 SuperStock Championship is looking to get the season off to a flying start. The…
The RS Aerocup at Malcesine is now confirmed and the 2016 event is heading for the Italian lakes paradise of Malcesine on Lake Garda. This follows the success of the inaugural RS Aerocup in last year in Barcelona with 40 boats from 9 countries competing. Malcesine lies on the eastern shore of Lake Garda towards…
Royal Torbay Yacht Club hosted the last of the RS Feva SWOT Winter series events over the bank holiday weekend. Once again it was a superb weekend, with sailors representing 10 clubs from across the West Country and South West. The fleet enjoyed beautiful sunshine and perfect wind on Saturday, particularly welcomed by…
The 49th edition of Antigua Sailing Week was a very memorable one with superb conditions throughout the week and a fairy tale ending that showcased the secret to the success of this celebrated regatta. Over 1,000 sailors from more than 20 different countries raced and it became obvious from the outset that they were hell-bent…
Antigua Sailing Week burst back into action after Presidente Lay Day with some terrific rock and roll action off the South Coast of Antigua on the Peters & May Race Day 4. The trade winds were back with 16 knots from the south-east, piping up to full-on foam up in 20 knot gusts. Brilliant blue…
It is not often that you can watch world class sailors duking it out within yards of an Antiguan beach party, especially when there is an award winning luxury resort providing superb food and a fantastic atmosphere. Antiguan sunshine with a brisk breeze provided perfect conditions for the 4th Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge; all…
