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It has been a tricky 24 hours for all crews competing in the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race. All yachts are through the Messina Strait, with the last pair, Mowgli of Portsmouth (GBR) and Sao Jorge (GBR), exiting at lunchtime today.

120 yacht racing photographers representing 26 nations have submitted an image for photo contest dedicated to the sport of sailing. The top 20 images will be exhibited at Metstrade Amsterdam, and the prize-giving will take place on November 21.

Every two years, Albacore sailors from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom come together for their International Championships, a fierce on water competition rivalled only by the fierce off water camaraderie.

Laurent Hay, from France, has won the Spanish Open Finn Championship in Ibiza, Spain. Christoph Burger, from Switzerland, took second with Xavier Penas from Spain in third. Penas won the Spanish Championship from David Terol and Alejandro Cardona.

The spotlight returns to the Gulf of Naples with the official launch of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week, set to take place from May 5 to May 28 and featuring 3 premier regattas: the ORC Worlds, the 71st Tre Golfi Offshore Regatta, and the IMA Maxi Europeans.

The RYA Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge, sponsored by the Royal Thames Yacht Club, is back for another year – inspiring students to lead the way in sustainable sailing and environmental responsibility across the UK.

Given the mist and 1mph winds forecast for Saturday, there was some trepidation amongst the sailors planning to take part in Horning Sailing Club’s Autumn Passage Race, now in its third year. Despite this, some 47 boats arrived.

Bürstner showcased an innovative campervan range at the Motorhome and Caravan Show last week, which includes a washroom that can be moved to provide more space inside. The Show, held at the NEC, allows visitors to browse the latest releases from the best campervan conversion companies and leading manufacturers. Those who took a trip to…

The West Oxfordshire Sailing Club Firefly Open, part of the 2025 Firefly Class ‘Vines’ Travellers Series, was held on 18-19 October in conditions that could politely be described as “two entirely different sports”.

There was an excellent entry of forty-four skippers including many of the top ranked skippers seeking qualification for the Worlds next year.