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The HYC Dinghy Frostbites Spring Series came to a dramatic close on Sunday 1st March, with final standings decided across the fleets. With 14 races completed over 7 weekends (two lost to bad weather), sailors can now take a well-earned rest.

The anticipation is palpable at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) as crews prepare to compete in the renowned 2026 Rolex China Sea Race.

Marlow Ropes are thrilled to launch Excel Fusion+, a cutting-edge upgrade to their renowned Excel Fusion line. Excel Fusion+ has been developed in response to extensive user feedback from sailors, riggers, and industry professionals.

On a fresh and breezy Saturday morning (28th February 2026) the second Merlin Rocket Youth Training Session took place at Fishers Green Sailing Club. Six of us took part in three boats.

A fleet of 50 double-handed yachts from seven nations has assembled on the Mediterranean shore for the 4th edition of ORC Double-Handed European Championship, staged in conjunction with the historic 40th anniversary edition of 200 Millas A2 offshore race.

When the 27-boat fleet lines up for Race 1 of the JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff Worlds, one of the leading teams in the regatta will be Vaikobi, skippered by Kirk Mitchel, with Andrew Stephenson on the sheet and Daniel Barnett in the bow.

The 99th Bacardi Cup opened Monday with champagne sailing and a close finish that set the tone for the week ahead. On a 15 to 17 knot champagne day, 77 Star teams charged off the line on Biscayne Bay for the first of six scheduled races.

The 15th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua returns to Nelson’s Dockyard, bringing together an exceptional fleet for four days of spirited racing in Antigua with laid-back parties in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world.

After a week of light wind forecasts, the isobars closed up on Friday evening and we had 15 knots gusting 20 for Race 1, with 36 Toppers on the start line. There were twenty five Topper 5.3s, nine 4.2s, and two 6.4s.

Northampton Sailing Club are gearing up to welcome the Solo fleet to Pitsford Reservoir for the North Sails season curtain raiser on Saturday March 7 and with a balmy 12 degrees and winds from the South at 8 knots, we hope to see a healthy attendance.