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Rolex Sydney Hobart set for demanding first night
Strong southerlies and big ocean swell are shaping as the defining features of the opening stages of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, equating to a demanding first night at sea.
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The Gear LawConnect and Comanche Trust Offshore
Offshore yacht racing demands absolute confidence in equipment. With long hours on deck, crews face constant exposure, changing conditions and sustained physical pressure. Every layer of gear must perform seamlessly, without compromise.
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RS Fest 2026 Heads West
RS Sailing is delighted to announce its flagship North American multi-class regatta, RS Fest 2026, is heading west to the iconic waters of San Francisco Bay!
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2026 IRC Europeans Notice of Race now available
The enviable track record Poole Regatta has built for hosting unmissable regattas continues in 2026, and the two Notices of Race are now published on the regatta website for these prestigious events to be held in May.
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A Guide to Night Sailing
Henri-Lloyd’s Ambassador Andreas B. Heide knows this environment intimately. A professional sailor, marine biologist and found of the expedition vessel S.V. Barba, Andreas has experience that stretches from polar waters to offshore passages.
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Petition launches calling for Category B licence holders to be able to drive motorhomes of up to 4250kg
A petition has been launched which is calling for UK licence holders to be able to drive motorhomes with a weight of up to 4250kg on a Category B Licence. Currently, when it comes to the driving licence you need to drive a motorhome, a typical B category licence will allow you to drive a…
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Francesca Clapcich’s 2025: Built on miles & belief
I am not going to share sailing stats, racing updates, or performance KPIs but an open letter for people to take and bring closer to their heart and find some introspection.
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2026 Fireball Worlds – You can now enter!
The Notice of Race has been published on the Official Notice Board of the event website and entries are now being accepted. Entries made up to 30th April 2026 are eligible for the Early Bird entry fee.
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Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series continues
Nick Craig and Arran Holman are among the long-distance entries for the Yorkshire Dales Brass Monkey. The forecast is shaping up for a chilly north-easterly of 15 knot winds for Event #4 of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series.
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Charlie Dalin wins 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize
The Magnus Olsson Foundation has named French offshore sailing sensation Charlie Dalin as the recipient of the 2025 Magnus “Mange” Olsson Prize, in recognition of his extraordinary impact on the sport of sailing.