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Lightning 368 Rum & Mince Pie Open
There were 12 Lightings for the end of season Rum and Mince Pies Open at West Oxfordshire SC. They were greeted to a sunny day but little wind which was coming across the lake so it was going to be a challenging day of light winds and big wind shifts.
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Strebor IOM open meeting at Birkenhead
In the run up to the Strebor IOM Open at Birkenhead every weather forecast was predicting light south westerly winds which, for those that know Birkenhead, could at best be described as a ‘challenging direction’.
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DF95s at Birkenhead
Nineteen Skippers began to assemble at the club soon after 8am when the Commodore opened up. With a forecast SW breeze veering to WSW or W, it was a surprise to see a light SE breeze blowing down the lake from the clubhouse.
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Solent Super Series round 3 at Lymington
The Solent Super Series crews returned to their boats for Round 3 on a bright November morning and were met by light and shifting wind (roughly from the west).
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Henri-Lloyd expands its presence in Norway
British sailing apparel brand Henri-Lloyd is building on its popularity in Norway as its parent company, Monte Rosa Sport, opens two new retail stores in Bergen and Tromsø this month.
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WASZP All-Stars Invitational
Being named an All-Star is a statement: you’re one of the best. Earn your place. Make your mark. Become a WASZP All-Star.
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2025 US Melges 24 Nationals to hit the big shifts
With the start of the 2025 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship just days away, 40 teams from all across the North American continent and beyond are on the move. Over the last couple of weeks, competitors have been finalizing every detail.
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Your first defence against wind and water
When it comes to performance on the water, your outer shell does more than keep you dry – it’s your barrier against the elements.
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Marine startup category launched for Neptune Awards at Miami Boat Show
Yachting Ventures is partnering with Marine Marketers of America (MMA) to launch a Startup Marketing category for the 2026 Neptune Awards. The Neptune Awards are held each year during the Miami International Boat Show, with other award categories celebrating exerptise including boat show marketing, video marketing, and website design. The new startup award will recognise…
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Technical Marine Supplies launches rigging safety campaign
Specialist marine trade distributor Technical Marine Supplies has launched an awareness campaign focused on yacht rigging safety. The UK-wide initiative, named Check it, Tune it, Trust it, encourages boat owners to monitor the condition of their rigging before issues develop. Nick Cook of Technical Marine Supplies says: “Rigging is the backbone of every sailing vessel, yet it’s often…