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To B, or not to B, that is the question. It was a shifty and gusty day on the Queen Mother Reservoir, with rig choices often proving the difference between success and failure.

“In 15 years of shooting the skiffs, I have never seen anything like today,” said Sailing Energy photographer Jesus Renedo. “I saw so many crazy things today.”

Marcus Brennecke’s Hatari delivered a sensational debut performance in Puntaldia this weekend, taking overall victory at Round 2 of the Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit hosted by Marina di Puntaldia and Yacht Club Marina Puntaldia.

There is no respite on the La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. More than 24 hours after the start, the 35 solo sailors still racing — with Marin Carnot (Fondation Jérôme Lejeune) having dismasted near Wolf Rock — are battling upwind.

The 16th/17th May saw Llangorse SC stage the Comet Trio Inland Championships as part of a combined event with a Kestrel open meeting. 5 visiting Trios joined 3 club Trios to provide a competitive fleet for both days.

Poole Yacht Racing Association (PYRA) has organised a series of bay races from May to September, on one Sunday a month They’re free to enter and open to any boat with a VPRS rating.

With ever growing numbers of Streakers in the South East corner, Margate Yacht Club, located on the North Kent Coast (Thames Estuary) was invited to host their first ever Streaker open meeting.

Musto recently launched their new LPX collection, powered by GORE-TEX® ePE technology, representing the pinnacle of inshore racing apparel – ultra-lightweight, supremely breathable, and 100% waterproof.

On top of another day of competitive racing, the club had chosen this day to formally open its new fully accessible disabled clubhouse facility.

On Saturday 16th May over 50 participants new to sailing enjoyed a 30 minute sail on the stunning beauty spot Dovestone Reservoir. This was part of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Discover Sailing initiative and is an annual event.