Three boys in a squib take on the mighty Charles Stanley Cowes Classic Week

Three boys in a squib take on the mighty Charles Stanley Cowes Classic Week

A trio of 15 year-old brothers (DOB 27/2/2000) who started sailing Optimist dinghies at the age of eight at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) on the Isle of Wight, will be racing in the highly competitive 11-strong Squib class at this year’s Charles Stanley Cowes Classics Week. They will race on Tuesday 21st July, the…

Kingsbury GP Champions crowned

Kingsbury GP Champions crowned

The 2015 Powerboat GP British Championship this weekend headed to Kingsbury Waterpark in Warwickshire for the third round of this year’s campaign. Five classes were in action with competitors as young as 10 years old battling it out for British Championship points.  Saturday saw fantastic weather for the competitors and spectators alike as they lined…

Rupert Holmes on Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Boat Preparation

Rupert Holmes on Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Boat Preparation

A few simple checks during the weeks leading up to the regatta can make a significant different to your overall results, says Rupert Holmes As the regatta draws close it’s therefore worth investing some time in making sure your boat will perform at its best, without unnecessary breakages and with your optimum boat speeds easily…

Nominations now open for the Ladies Day Trophy at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

Nominations now open for the Ladies Day Trophy at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

Cowes Week Ltd announces nominations are now open for the coveted Ladies Day Trophy and plans to turn Cowes navy-and-white in a fabulous celebration of women in sailing, this year sponsored by island beauty brand, Liz Earle Naturally Active. Ladies Day will return to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week on Tuesday 11th August with a…

Harken to sponsor Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championships

Harken to sponsor Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championships

Harken have announced that they will once again be sponsoring the Volvo Noble Marine RS200 National Championships. “We are delighted to have Harken on board again” said Sally Campbell, Class Association Secretary “they are one of our most popular sponsors, the sailors love the practical, premium quality prizes they provide. The exclusive #heresharken beanies have…

Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy host Red Bull Foiling Generation a UK first

Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy host Red Bull Foiling Generation a UK first

Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) hosted the Red Bull Foiling Generation last week, June 27-28, for the British qualification rounds.  The global sailing series is open to talented sailors aged 16-20 who will be racing the innovative Flying Phantom class catamarans. 16 teams were locked in fierce sailing with a thrilling knock out…