Over 140 entries received so far for the Fireball world championship in August
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McDonald takes helm of Swedish VOR yacht
Two British sailors will join the Ericsson Racing Team
Ericsson name VOR skipper
Neal McDonald named as skipper, Steve Hayles is also on board
OSTAR preview
Jerry Freeman takes a look at the runners and riders in the Open 40 class in the Faraday Mill OSTAR
North Sea Week
As 71st North Sea Week came to a close yesterday, a fleet of 31 yachts set sail on the 400-mile Edinburgh race
FD training
A Flying Dutchman training event was held at Rutland SC last weekend
De Guingand Bowl
A 30kt breeze for the start of the RORC-organised De Guingand Bowl Race last weekend resulted in lost rigs, a couple of MOBs and several crew injuries
Spirit of tradition
The spirit of tradition class best represents the Rolex Transatlantic Challenge which starts this Saturday
Star Class Eastern Hemisphere champs
First race goes to German sailor Robert Stanjek and Markus Koy
Ellen receives top sporting award
Ellen MacArthur has been named 'Alternative Sportsperson of the Year' at this year's Laureus Sports Awards
707s at Royal Southern YC regatta
Wet cold and breezy was the order of the day for the first day of the Royal Southern May regatta last weekend
Golding prepares for Calais Round Britain
The five-man crew onboard Ecover will be one of seven Open 60s participating in the 1,850-mile dash around the British Isles
J/105 nationals
Voador wins the J/105 nationals held at Seaview Yacht Club over the weekend
Tobago Sail Week final
Katrina Kelshall sailing on Business Machine reports on the final day's racing at Antgostura Tobago Sail Week
Never a dull moment aboard Team SAIC La Jolla
Eero Lehtinen - skipper aboard Team SAIC La Jolla - with the latest news from the front of the Global Challenge fleet
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Contents June
One thing after another
Team Stelmar struggles with kite repairs and masthead problems in the Global Challenge, skipper Clive Cosby reports
The history of the J class
HOME | NEWS | HISTORY | VIDEOS | EVENTS | FACTS The history of the J Class is directly intertwined with the America’s Cup. With the exception of Velsheda, all…
Lay day at Tobago Sail Week
Katrina Kelshall enjoys a spot of lay day fun during Angostura Tobago Sail Week