Mark Heeley's 'GBR 25', guided around the tricky waters of the Western Solent by Sydney Gold Medallist Iain Percy and big boat expert David Howlett, has won the first round…
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Bareboat carnage on penultimate day in Antigua
Some of the bareboat charterers will be going home short a few quid after valour briefly replaced discretion for several such individuals on the fourth day of Antigua Sailing Week
New venue for Optimist Europeans
The Real Club Nautico, Gran Canaria is to host the 2001 Optimist European championship from 1-8 August 2001.
Folkboats at Royal Lymington Spring Series
Races six and seven, the final two races in the Royal Lymington YC spring series, were held on Sunday 29 April on a bright sunny day.
Hoj-Jensen wins Yngling Europeans
Claus Hoj-Jensen sailing with Morten Harmsen and Mari Holm from Denmark has won the Yngling European championship.
New Gill shop at Cowes
Pascall Atkey, one of the longest established chandleries in Cowes, has joined forces with Gill to open a new clothing shop.
Merlins and Lasers at Chichester
A total of 23 Lasers and 32 Merlins turned out for a joint open meeting at Chichester Yacht Club on Sunday 22 April.
Kent Schools SA at Wilsonian
The Kent Schools Sailing Association’s open Splash Trophy event, hosted by Wilsonian SC on Saturday 21 April, attracted 22 entries.
Students competing in the British University Sailing Association (BUSA)
Students competing in the British University Sailing Association (BUSA) National Sailing Championships, representing universities from around the country, revelled in ideal sailing conditions...
Last Vendee boat finishes
On the 16th April Pasquale de Gregorio sailing Wind crossed the finishing line at Sables d'Olonne
Big events planned for Solings
Despite the recent ISAF decision to eliminate the Soling from the Olympic Games, this popular three-man keelboat class will continue to run its superb international regatta series.
Rosenberg wins Melges fleet at the Rolex Cup
Local sailor Chris Rosenberg has won the competitive Melges 24 fleet and lifted the International Rolex Cup in St Thomas for the fourth time. For a while it looked like…
Rain forces date change for Beaulieu Boat Jumble
Rain has forced the postponemnet of this year's Beaulieu Boat Jumble.
Last part of the long haul
Injuries have been one of the big worries of this leg, reports Tim Jeffery
Preview: June 2001
For the third year running we will be publishing our Great Atlantic Gear Test...
Contents: May 2001
. Leader How on earth are they going to police a drink driving campaign up to 12 miles off our coasts? Broken records, broken boats Sixty two days round the…
Big entry expected at Aldebugh Flying Fifteen southerns
Over 50 boats are expected to attend the Flying Fifteen Southern Area Championship at Aldeburgh YC on 5-7 May.
Supercup success at Queen Mary
Despite foot and mouth crisis Queen Mary Sailing Club played host to one of the closest racing events of the year on Saturday 7 April – the Laser 4000 and
Young sailors line-up for big event at Largs
The last 12 months has seen performance sailing in Great Britain reach a new high. The culmination of the three Gold and two Silver Medals won at last year’s Sydney…
Folkboats at Royal Lymington
The Folkboat start during the third race of the Royal Lymington YC Spring Series on 8 April caused all competitors some difficulty with an easing flooding tide coupled with a…