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A damp morning greeted 27 Southern sailors for the first Southern Area Traveller of the season, hosted by Spinnaker Sailing Club on 1st March 2026.

The 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship opened today in demanding Mediterranean conditions, as the fleet tackled a 37nm Short Offshore Race off Altea in winds gusting up to 35 knots.

The 99th Bacardi Cup delivered another classic Biscayne Bay test on Tuesday, as a steady 13 to 15 knots from the east powered the fleet through Race two of six.

It feels like my feet didn’t hit the ground at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The event, held on the penultimate weekend of February in Farnborough, traditionally fires the starting signal for the UK season, and was as busy as I ever remember it.

For many cruising sailors, the Isles of Scilly are a firm favourite. With clear turquoise water, sheltered anchorages, white sand beaches and an abundance of plants and wildlife, they offer an experience that feels far removed from the mainland.

The HYC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series came to a dramatic close on Sunday 1st March, with final standings decided across the fleets. With 14 races completed over 7 weekends (two lost to bad weather), sailors can now take a well-earned rest.

The anticipation is palpable at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) as crews prepare to compete in the renowned 2026 Rolex China Sea Race.

Marlow Ropes are thrilled to launch Excel Fusion+, a cutting-edge upgrade to their renowned Excel Fusion line. Excel Fusion+ has been developed in response to extensive user feedback from sailors, riggers, and industry professionals.

On a fresh and breezy Saturday morning (28th February 2026) the second Merlin Rocket Youth Training Session took place at Fishers Green Sailing Club. Six of us took part in three boats.

A fleet of 50 double-handed yachts from seven nations has assembled on the Mediterranean shore for the 4th edition of ORC Double-Handed European Championship, staged in conjunction with the historic 40th anniversary edition of 200 Millas A2 offshore race.