Carbonfibre rigs for Contenders

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.

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 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…

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.

The fleet has just entered the approaches to Southampton Water but a RIB is now towing the world-girdling yacht