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The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 blazes into action from English Harbour, Antigua on Monday 23 February 2026, when a spectacular international fleet of 56 boats will line up for the start.

After the cancellation of racing the previous week the prospect of racing Round 9 today was in the balance. The forecasted wind showed W 15 – 20 knots, no rain. For the course set in the rain and with a SW a SailGP option was adopted.

The final day of Bough Beech SC’s Icicle Series brought mild temperatures — and, at last, a proper breeze. Race Officer Pete Young, rumoured to have flown back from overseas especially for the occasion, set an excellent figure-of-eight course.

On the AYRS stand at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show this weekend there was a new way to mount and use hydrofoils on a sailing boat demonstrated. The core innovation eliminates hydrodynamic loading on the strut of a Tee foil.

The Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters was opened Sunday evening at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia. Just over 100 sailors from 18 nations are entered for the event.

After a briefing for skippers taking part in the RORC Caribbean 600, it was time to enjoy the Sevenstar Welcome Party on the lawn at Antigua Yacht Club.

Huge congratulations to Dell Quay Sailing Club’s Environment Team headed by past Commodore Sue Nash. With the work she and the team have done over the last few seasons it saw Dell Quay become a finalist in the RYA’s Green Blue initiative.

The Bailey Endurance E62 made its NEC debut at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show this week (17-22 February). The E62 is the second model in the Endurance range, joining the E65, which launched at the October Show and impressed us enough to be named a highly commended contender in our best campervan for a…

News of a new Jules Verne Challenge record circumnavigation via Cape Horn set by French the team aboard Sodebo Ultim 3 skippered by Thomas Coville on January 25 provides a timely reminder for sailing enthusiasts to nominate their favourite Cape Horner.

During the opening ceremony of the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters, Tim Tavinor became the second inductee into the Finn Class Hall of Fame inside of a week. Rafa Trujillo joined the Finn Class Hall of Fame last week.