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Somewhat down on the usual numbers owing to many helms either competing or helping at the IOM Worlds; ten hardy souls still turned out on what was a cold and grey Sunday.

Like, did we ever leave? Not really… Ever since Sir Frank Packer KBE kicked it off, we’ve been there, or thereabouts. For instance, Grant Simmer OAM has been involved with every one of them since winning it in 1983.

The Mirror fleet returned to Netley, after a very successful Nations. The big home fleet helped boost the entry to 28 boats. Most were looking forward to slightly less than the 25knots every day at the Nationals!

There were three world titles up for grabs at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships, and at the end of Sunday’s medal racing there were three brand new world champions.

After all the preparation, measuring and behind the scenes organisation, it was go time at Datchet. The breeze built, the clouds parted, the qualifying heat allocations were made and the skippers launched for this vital stage.

Overy Staithe SC held their annual Sharpie open over the weekend of 16 and 17 May, with a fleet of ten boats taking part.

Diederik Forma’s Dutch JPK 1030 Jetpack, racing double-handed with Martijn Graafmans, secured overall victory in the 2026 North Sea Race after IRC time correction by a margin of 22 minutes 37 seconds.

Following an excellent turn out at the first TT of the year at Stokes, we followed this up with our second TT of year at WPNSA on Portland. A breezy weekend on flat water was planned.

With activity on the water building ahead of the new season, it is a fitting time to recognise and celebrate the dedication that underpins Scotland’s sailing community. Across clubs and organisations, individuals give up time and expertise.

Caught between tension and eagerness to get going, the 36 Figaro sailors finally headed offshore for the opening leg of the 57th edition of the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec.