The international Contender association is currently evaluating the use carbonfibre spars. It’s expected a decision on the rule change will be ratified this year.
Sailboat and Windsurf Show was a huge success
The 50th RYA Sailboat and Windsurf Show held at the weekend (March 3-4) proved a great success.
Typhoon to sponsor Fireballs
Typhoon has just announced this year’s sponsorship deal with the Fireball class association.
Riding the cleansing wave
‘More than anything you’ve got the knowledge that you’re part of the solution rather than part of the problem’ says Surfers Against Sewage campaigner John Griffiths
A universal key to the sea
‘Anyone with any disability - I mean any disability - can sail this boat’ says Steve Sawford, builder of RYA Sailability’s latest dinghy
Day two at Ali Pali
With interactive entertainment for all the family including the Gybe Zone for the kids and the Laser Simulator for all, the Sailboat show has come down to age for some,…
New Winder Fireball at Sailboat
The Winder Fireball on display at Sailboat is one of the first boats to be built incorporating the new rules.
New Tornado rules adopted
The International Tornado class had its rule changes adopted by ISAF yesterday (March 1) writes Hugh Styles. This comes as a monumental step forwards for the class in its 30-year…
Jubilant Josh pleased to be home
but announces his retirement from solo racing
United Airlines to Sponsor British Admiral’s Cup Sydney 40
United Airlines have announced their sponsorship of the Sydney 40 set to compete in the Barlo Plastics British Admiral's Cup Team 2001 next July.
Sydney Harbour showdown
Predictions of the BT Global Challenge’s closest finish yet came spectacularly true in Sydney yesterday when BP Explorer stole ahead of LG FLATRON to take 1st place by only 25…
Top Melges crews line-up for SORC
Twenty-six top Melges 24 teams including Harry Melges, Brian Porter and Morgan Reeser will be doing battle at the ACURA SORC Regatta.
Kingfisher continue sponsorship
Chief executive Sir Geoffrey Mulcahy says Ellen's sponsorship will carry on for at least another year
Thiercelin finishes fourth in Vendee Globe
After a difficult last week Marc Thiercelin arrived in Les Sables d'Olonne at lunchtime on Tuesday.
Kingfisher on tow, then unleashed
The fleet has just entered the approaches to Southampton Water but a RIB is now towing the world-girdling yacht
Yachting World sails home with Ellen
Yachting World's Matt Sheahan sails Kingfisher home
420 sailors win Tiger Trophy
A total of 132 boats took part at Rutland's Tiger Trophy event last weekend (February 10-11).
Strong wind forecast reduces entry at Datchet
Big winds throughout the weekend affected the usual large turnout at Datchet Water SC's Winter Warm-up Series.
Vendee Globe finish update
1430 Saturday, 10 February Pencils are being sharpened and resharpened here at the Vendee Globe press office in Les Sables d’Olonne as the wait continues in the freezing cold and…
Greek sailing centre seeks virgin sailors
Wildwind Sailing Holidays is looking for new-sailors in an initiative to kick start the 2001 season.