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The wind gods were favourable and the 2025 Rutland Winter TT was held on the first attempt on Sunday. Twelve sailors from across the country made the journey to Rutland Water to compete in the second instalment of the Dart 15 Winter TT series.

Four days of inspiring racing have concluded in Mussanah, Oman – and with them, a landmark moment in the evolution of global inclusive sailing.

Sporting organisations don’t always ‘get it right’ when they try something different to improve the competition or overall standard within their ranks, so it’s good to be able to praise the Australian 18 Footers League.

Once again, Tom Gillard and Rachael Gray proved the masters of their craft as they hiked their Merlin Rocket to victory at last weekend’s Sailing Chandlery Datchet Flyer. Saturday was pretty fruity.

Twenty-seven boats lined up for Part Two of the “Blithfield Barrel”, once again kindly sponsored by Hartley Boats.

I really enjoyed the highlights of SailGP this season. When there’s wind it is exciting racing with some of the best sailors on the planet battling it out on identical boats. The problem was, I didn’t watch any of it live.

When the clocks go back and the mornings turn frosty, many motorhomes are rolled into storage, covered up, and left to hibernate until spring. But more and more motorhomers are realising winter can be one of the best times to get out on the road. Campsites are quieter, prices are often lower, and there’s something…

The Sylvester Simmons Foundation proudly announces that Kai Marks-Dasent has been awarded the 2025 Sylvester Simmons Young Sailor of the Year, marking his second time receiving this distinguished honor.

Well, that was one to forget. Dreary, drizzly, damp and despondent conditions greeted the sailors and race management team on arrival at RNIYC for the latest installment of the RS400 Frostie Series.

Winds gusting to force 11 on Friday afternoon put paid to the launch of the J70s and also discouraged the change of sails for many of the cruisers wanting to join the Santa Special race.