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Schoolchildren and centenarians, challenges and music, a restaurant on one of the most stunning beaches in the world where God created Les Voiles and where that special race is re-enacted…

On the way to Reunion Island, after leaving Cape Verde at 2:00 p.m. in magnificent conditions, it is difficult for the GLOBE40 competitors not to compare this stage with the famous trail race on the island in the Indian Ocean.

The Para Sailing European Championship officially opened today the 57th edition of the Barcolana Presented by Generali. On the water, 23 crews from four European countries began racing, with three races held during the day.

Sudden gusts from the offshore Mistral saw some riders struggling in the unpredictable conditions on day three of the Formula Kite World Championships in Quartu Sant’Elena, Sardinia.

Conditions looked promising this morning with around 12 knots of wind as the 44-strong maxi fleet exited the Golfe de Saint-Tropez bound for the start of their coastal races off the Cote d’Azur hotspot of Pampelonne Beach.

Following the now-traditional “Swiss Night” – a festive evening celebrating Swiss culture on Wednesday at Place des Lices – it was time to return to competition on the water.

The 2025 JOG season concluded under shifting skies and light airs at the Henri-Lloyd Cowes-Lymington weekend, offering one last test for crews and a reminder of the fine margins in tidal racing.

As part of the Dalgety Bay Regatta, the D-Zero Class held their Scottish Championships and ten boats entered for a mixed forecast for the set of six races across the weekend; some entrants having travelled from south of the border to mix things up a bit!

Day four dawned with aching bodies from day three and a glassy bay. The boat park was still full of stories from the races the day before, with more ups and downs than UTMB.

Under the expert guidance of Class Chair and longstanding Itchenor Sailing Club member Piers Shepherd, acting as PRO, the GBR 420 fleet enjoyed a superb opening day of racing.