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Quentin Debois on standby in New York
On Wednesday 12 August, Quentin Debois, the first Belgian to set the record for a solo east-to-west crossing of the Atlantic, enters a standby period.
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How do you feel about dogs on campsites? The team at Practical Motorhome have their say
When we’re choosing a site that meets our touring requirements, considerations are likely to include the amenities provided, the location, and whether or not you want a family-friendly or adults-only experience. However, for some, the facilities offered for our canine companions – or the possibility of pitching up at a dog-free campsite – could be…
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Lowrider International Moth Scottish Championship
Loch Lomond Sailing Club welcomed competitors from across the UK for the 2026 Lowrider International Moth Scottish Championships. Seven conventional fleet races were followed by a unique two-hour island race around Inchlonaig.
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Salcombe YC Regatta 2026
The first race was typical of how the week panned out, with leads changing hands, close finishes, and great battles. Freddie Smithers raced off into a big lead, only to be reeled in by George Reynolds and Charlie McKenzie.
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VX One European Open Regatta at Ullswater
The UYC VX One European Open Regatta was held over three days in the beautiful setting of Ullswater in the Lake District, attracting competitors from as far afield as Germany.
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Henri-Lloyd are UPWIND’s Official Clothing Partner
Henri-Lloyd has been named the Official Clothing Partner of UPWIND, the new offshore sailing development programme created by MerConcept.
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470 World Championship in Enoshima day 1
The first day of the 470 Worlds did not go quite as planned. After several days of fantastic sailing conditions before the first day of World Championships, the weather took a turn for the worse, bringing heavy rain and, unfortunately, very little wind.
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Challenger open meeting at Rutland
Usually the Challengers hold their UK championship at Rutland SC but this year we went to Weymouth. Instead there was a Challenger open meeting at Rutland over the weekend 8-9 August and the 2.4s were invited along as well.
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VW to unveil first ever electric California and new modular units at Caravan Salon
The first fully electric Volkswagen California and a new range of modular inflatable units designed to make the California Beach easier to use as a day-to-day vehicle are to be launched later this month. The new VW camper van and the new units, which include an inflatable kitchen and an inflatable bed, will go on…
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Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller at Shoreham
With the help of a little AI magic to keep track of the chaos, nineteen Merlins arrived at Shoreham on Saturday 8th August for the final sea event before the Aspire National Championships, greeted by a gentle but very sailable 5-8 knots.