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UpWind by MerConcept, in collaboration with World Sailing, is proud to announce the selection of six international sailors who will take part in an exclusive Ocean Fifty racing experience during Act 1 of the Ocean Fifty Series.

Quoted last year by an open attendee as ‘A small club with a big heart’ come and join us for some super competitive racing, a beautiful setting in the upper reaches of Chichester harbour, lots of fun and a very warm welcome.

The second round of the 2026 Silver Scorpion was held at Bristol Corinthian. Visitors arrived in bright sunshine with a building breeze and the promise of some great racing.

Nine teams gathered at Northampton SC for the Pinnell & Bax sponsored 505 Inlands, with class association training organised and ran by Ian Mitchell and Oliver Davenport on the Friday before, giving all those who attended invaluable feedback.

The Flying Fifteen Inland Championships at Grafham brought together 28 boats for a weekend that had everything: fine sunshine, wind that couldn’t quite make up its mind, and racing that demanded sharp eyes, quick reactions, and a healthy dose of patience.

There is something quietly compelling about Nordic Folkboat racing. It doesn’t shout for attention, yet it continues to grow across the Solent, drawing sailors who value good racing, good company and boats that reward skill on a reasonable budget.

Thirteen competitors arrived at Burghfield Sailing Club to find a good breeze down the lake allowing race officer, Dereck Lovegrove, to set a roughly figure of eight course with a long beat. The event was shared with the Lightning Inlands and Solo open.

Despite the moniker, Manhattan Motorcoaches was not based ‘over the pond’ in New York, but in Bedfordshire. Some of the principals were from racing driver Mark Blundell’s close family. The idea of a UK-sized `van with a slide-out was formulated during many perambulations up and down the Formula One teams’ trackside hospitality units. When it…

The International Optimist Class Association UK (IOCA UK) is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading performance sailing brand Rooster Sailing, which becomes the official class clothing sponsor of IOCA UK.

A total of 24 Hadron H2’s gathered for the second open meeting of 2026, hosted at Chichester Yacht Club over the weekend of 18th & 19th April. Visitors were warmly welcomed by the 11 local H2s and as always CYC put on a great event.