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The beautiful sparkling Budworth Mere was likened to the “Cheshire Riviera” by the early arrivals of boats from Winsford Flash, shortly followed by the Shotwick Lake contingent, and the remainder of the “Tuesday Sailing Club” friends.

After two days of predominantly light wind sailing and slow progress for the fleet, the top four teams – Paprec Arkéa (FRA), Biotherm (FRA), Allagrande Mapei (ITA), and Team Malizia (GER) – were the first to experience a low pressure weather system.

SailGP has today announced significant steps forward in technological innovation and fleet capability, with the launch of new rudders and plans for automated foil-protection software specifically for high speed, highly-loaded maneuvers.

After two years of fine-tuning in Leucate (France), the SP80 team is preparing to take a decisive new step in its quest for the world sailing speed record.

At the halfway point of Leg 5 of The Ocean Race Europe, the four lead boats are covered by a small margin. Provided the light breeze holds, they are expected to round at 1700hrs..

The training team at Ripon Sailing Club have been very busy over the summer running RYA courses for both adult and junior members. As a result there was a bumper turn out of 28 sailors for the Back to School ROTTERs session on Saturday 6th September.

Kingspan skipper Tom Dolan sought medical attention on Tuesday for a niggling hand injury he had picked up within an hour of the start.

West Lancashire Yacht Club’s famous 24-Hour Race is back this weekend. The 54th edition of the race once again brings Southport’s Marine Lake to life, powered by the energy of sailors, volunteers and supporters who keep this unique tradition thriving.

On Saturday 6th September the Mayor of Ramsgate Cllr. Laurie Hudson, her Consort Martin Hudson and Town Sergeant Paul Revuelta were present at the Royal Temple Yacht Club (RTYC) to present the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Impact Award to Chris Cox.

Grafham Water Sailing Club would be our hosts and with a forecast of moderate winds and an air temperature enhanced by an airstream directly from Somalia, I can only imagine the confusion among the migrants who had just landed at Dover.