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…
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…
‘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…
A great milestone and more to come: Stella Maris Yacht Club membership reaches first 50 yachts. Stella Maris Yacht Club, the unique organisation which brings together like-minded boat owners to offer them 24/7 management care, has reached an exciting milestone in its growth, counting over 50 members at the beginning of July. Stella Maris Yacht…
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…
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…
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…
With just under a month to go until the world’s oldest and most famous sailing regatta, Dee Caffari MBE visited UKSA in Cowes this week to look ahead to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2015 and announce a new “Unlocking Potential” Programme that will play a major role in the official charity’s fundraising plans throughout…
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…
