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After a relatively benign UK National Championship and Pre-Worlds, the Fireball fleet were tested to the limit on the first day of the World Championship at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club.

Emirates GBR Driver Dylan Fletcher MBE said he was “disappointed” with the performance of his team at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, as the Brits ended the event in 11th place.

The Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team continued its strong run of form in the SailGP Championship, securing a second consecutive Final appearance and a race victory at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth.

Gareth Ede may have won all six races to retain his National Championship title, but it was far from a walk in the park as he had to fight off challenges from John Terry and Paul Ellis.

Diego Botin (Los Gallos) “An amazing weekend – with the conditions we had – very windy, with a small wing, which we love. It was amazing to get the win back to back after Halifax; it felt like we were gelling as a team in every aspect.”

Organizers moved the start up earlier than the rest of the week, with the first warning signal going up at 10:30 for the 49er gold fleet, the 49erFX and the 49erFX Open, all three sailing three races to close out the regatta.

After two challenging races in strong wind, the top 10 teams have secured their places in tomorrow’s Medal Series at the 420 & 470 Junior European Championships.

The resurgent Lark class has mustered an excellent turn out, the largest for many years, for their National Championships in Fowey, sponsored by Musto and Craftinsure.

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In two weeks time, a fleet of 33 boats will set off on one of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s toughest offshore challenges. The 2026 Round Britain and Ireland Race celebrates its golden jubilee, marking the 50th anniversary of the race.