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Noted sailor, historian and author dead at 82yrs
John Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea, and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations of sailors, died on August 8, 2026. He was 82.
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2026 Formula Wing World Championships day 1
Vaina Picot won all four women’s races as the 2026 Formula Wing World Championships got under way on the Bosphorus, while Italy’s Francesco Cappuzzo took the men’s overnight lead with two victories and a second place.
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80th Anniversary Firefly Nationals at Tenby Day 3
Tuesday dawned with a superb south easterly breeze already in place, so the fleet launched through the waves on Tenby’s north beach into a sizeable swell ready for racing.
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Navigators & General Bass Week
Navigators & General Bass Week 2026 delivered another memorable week of racing on Bassenthwaite Lake, combining superb champagne sailing, competitive racing and the family atmosphere that has become synonymous with the event.
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Klaipeda ORC Europeans 2026 day 2
DIA and NEMO ROSSO claim line honours as strong winds and steep Baltic waves test the ORC European Championship fleet
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IRC Northern Ireland Championship at Carrickfergus
Last weekend Carrickfergus Sailing Club hosted the GBR IRC Northern Ireland Championship as part of their annual regatta. 18 boats entered with 12 in IRC/YTC 1 and 6 in IRC/YTC2.
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ISORA Welsh Coastal Night Race at Pwllheli
Pwllheli racers enjoyed a variety of races this weekend. The day started early with a feeder race from Pwllheli to Abersoch so that boats could join Abersoch regatta races and crews could enjoy activities in Abersoch town.
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Video Introduction to Using a Marine VHF Radio
Icom UK has recently released a video guide on its YouTube channel packed with top tips and practical advice on operating marine VHF radios safely and legally.
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Cadet Worlds at Lake Garda overall
There was all to play for on the final day of the Cadet World Championship at Circolo Vela Torbole in Garda.
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Streaker Southern Championship at Burghfield
It was tight at the top… three sailors all in contention right up to the final race of the 2026 Streaker Southern Championships at Burghfield Sailing Club, an event in the Rooster Super Series and HD Sails Southern Paddle Series.