Today’s Race Around the Island, part of the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta, was the first chance for a long awaited sight of the three J-Class yachts getting together to race in the Solent. Patient spectators on the shore and in a flotilla of boats had to wait an extra 20 minutes beyond the…
Would they, wouldn’t they go racing this morning? There was anticipation as winds and sea state were still looking strong in the morning, following yesterday’s cancellation at the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta. But the call was made and racing was on, and it turned out to be a good decision. “I applaud the…
RS Elites are converging on Lymington ahead of the Lofoten sponsored National Championships to be hosted by the Royal Lymington YC from Thursday to Sunday this week. Who’s going to win it? Too close to call. The Class has several top new names who’ll push the experienced RS Elite competitors so place your bets now…
With racing cancelled today on the opening day of the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta most crews could only stay ashore and watch the white caps of the waves as the Solent did its worst in the wind speeds gusting 30 knots, with the ebb tide kicking up some big seas in the usually…
Thorney Island and the testing waters of Chichester Harbour were the location for round four of the hotly contested 2000 Class Crewsaver Millennium Series held over the weekend of 18-19 July. 25 teams battled it out at this event, which was hosted jointly by the Army Sailing Association and Thorney Island Sailing Club. Two points…
‘First Thursday’ sets the scene for a spectacular Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth America’s Cup teams sailing on the Solent for the first time in 164 years The America’s Cup trophy arrives in spectacular style Skippers preparing for full-speed competition in tomorrow’s practice races Land Rover BAR looking forward to racing on home…
The RYA will have a range of sailing simulators and activities available to try at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth this weekend. Whilst the action is taking place on the water, the RYA will be hosting a stand near the western entrance to the Waterfront Festival Arena from Thursday 23 July until…
With the Volvo Noble Marine National Championships just over two weeks away, our big announcements this week is that Paralympian medal winner Niki Birrell has announced that not only will he be running the coaching on the warm-up day, but he will also be entering the event himself. Sally Campbell RS Class Association Secretary caught…
After the opening day’s wild west show, the serene Eastern and Central Solent was chosen as the combat zone for the second day of the RORC IRC National Championship. Blessed with sparkling conditions and a gentle southerly breeze, racing got away on schedule in a light southwesterly breeze. However, all that glitters isn’t gold and…
The final day of the RORC IRC National Championship was blessed with phenomenal racing conditions which the RORC Race Team, led by Stuart Childerley, used to great effect. Three races were held in the Central and Eastern Solent with a solid southwesterly wind ranging from 12-20 knots and brilliant sunshine. The three classes racing under…
