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Every year, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race draws the world’s attention to one stretch of ocean on the east coast of Australia. 628 nautical miles of unpredictable weather systems, unforgiving ocean conditions, extreme fatigue and consequence.

The Youth World Sailing Championship concluded today in Vilamoura, delivering a week of high-level racing and intense international competition across the 29er class.

The Australian Foiling Sprint Championship delivered two days of epic sprint racing. The Aussies lead the way with the sprint formats, having held dedicated sprint events at national and state level since 2024.

Eleven Youth Sailing World Championship gold medallists were crowned on Friday as action came to an exciting conclusion in Vilamoura.

Scottish sailing took centre stage at the Scottish Sports Awards, with two remarkable individuals honoured for their achievements and contributions to the sport: Andy Brown, crowned Athlete of the Year, and Ann Roy, named Technical Official of the Year.

Sailing is a sport that depends entirely on weather conditions, the sea and, above all, the wind. This was clearly demonstrated on the opening day as the fleet was unable to get out on the water due to a complete lack of wind.

As a journalist, I’m surrounded by deadlines. Every part of my working life is framed with a deadline. As many as 10 a week is not uncommon. And to paraphrase my favourite author, Douglas Adams, “I love the noise deadlines make as they whoosh by.” So when it comes to my leisure time, the last…

Have there been any major structural or systems checks as part of bringing Argo back to race-ready condition for the Transat?

Northampton-based P&B is looking for a motivated individual to join its sail making team, with comprehensive training provided.

The Ultim Trimaran Sodebo, with Skipper Thomas Coville and his team, started their Jules Verne Trophy round the world record attempt on the evening of 15th December 2025, and have made an incredible start as they head down the Atlantic.