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Twenty Merlin Rockets arrived at Parkstone Yacht Club on Saturday 18 April for an intense double-header: round four of the Craftinsure Silver Tiller and round two of the Allspars South West Series.

The 57th edition of La Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – TPM (France’s Olympic sailing week) began on Monday in Champagne Côte d’Azur conditions as 705 competitors from 59 nations started six days of racing.

The event confirms its role as the leading platform for technical exchange and a key meeting point for the international foiling community.

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On Saturday the 18th April the third event of the Phantom South East series took place at Chichester Yacht Club It was a glorious day with bright sunshine and a north westerly breeze.

The 2026 JOG season has quickly found its rhythm, with the Easter trip to Cherbourg followed by a strong turnout for the Cowes to Weymouth & Portland Race.

The opening day of French Olympic Week is complete, delivering light winds and three races that saw Italians Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò take a commanding lead. The second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam is now officially under way.

The first of the 2026 Scottish RS Feva Traveller Series took place at Loch Venachar 18th-19th April. The fleet assembled for an exciting weekend of Racing in some challenging conditions.

After four days of hard sailing, the crews set off with as much enthusiasm as on day one — though with a touch of sadness, knowing it was the final outing. And yes, I watched them depart from the Hot Spot Café (eggs Royale and espresso).

A fleet of 20 Streakers – almost all visiting boats – joined a similarly sized Solo turnout for the HD Sails Southern Paddle Series Open Meeting at Bough Beech SC on 18 April.