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The start of the 71st Regata dei Tre Golfi, the offshore race valid for the IMA Maxi European Championship, took place today at 13:30, after a short postponement caused by a temporary drop in wind pressure.

I was one of more than 20 Topper sailors who took part in the south-west Topper traveller event at Brixham YC. I was excited to sail at Brixham as I had already done an event here before, and the club was really friendly and had a great atmosphere.

Racing together for the first time as a crew, Paul Goodison, Phil Robertson, Nicolas Rolaz and Pietro Sibello showed improving consistency and solid boat handling against one of the strongest AC40 fleets assembled.

After a long delivery sail to the port of Vigo from Cape Finisterre, the sailors finally had a chance to catch their breath and reflect on their race — their strengths, their weaknesses, and already look ahead to the second stage.

Some sailors name their boats after places, people, or dreams. Oliver Heer named his after the principle that carried him through.

Paul Jackson called in to pick up a new toe-strap but the visit turned into one of those conversations that reminds you how fleets really grow: because sailors notice what works, talk to each other, and quietly make their own minds up.

The RS600 fleet decided to return to Lake Garda for their 2026 Eurocup after a brilliant time in 2024. This time, we were joined by the RS300s as well as some new RS600s who missed out last time.

The Luna Rossa Youth and Womens team gave a big breeze sailing masterclass on their home waters of Cagliari, Sardina.

What drives someone with no sailing experience to sign up for one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet?

If there’s one bit of motorhome kit that causes more confusion than almost anything else, it’s the leisure battery. Ask three motorhomers which type of leisure battery is best, and you’ll probably get three different opinions. Lead-acid, AGM, lithium… it can all start to sound a bit technical. But at its heart, choosing the best…