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Attending and reporting on a myriad of events – which has admittedly eaten into my own sailing time – does give a unique perspective on what is working and what isn’t in this day and age.

Twenty-five XODs, including three out-of-town visitors, came to the starting line of Itchenor Sailing Club’s annual five-day regatta.

The new Pro Hikers 2.0 are the result of years of sailor feedback, extensive testing by the Rooster team, and countless refinements on the water. With improved support, greater comfort and thoughtful updates throughout.

Pwllheli were at the top of the board again in the ISORA K2Q race at the weekend. Starting Friday lunchtime, the 160nm race set a course from Dun Laoghaire to Cork.

Peter Peet, from The Netherlands, has taken the top spot on the latest Finn World Rankings, issued 6 July 2026. He becomes only the third sailor to top the world rankings in the four years since it was started.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) that had been in effect since 12 October 2023.

Strong winds, a challenging racecourse, and nearly the entire world elite on the starting line – the Europe Class World Championship is about to begin in Górki Zachodnie, Gdansk.

The French America’s Cup team sailed a two-hour session in light airs off Lorient on Monday. The session was notable for the elevation of two new sailing squad members – both world champions.

The vintage sailing event at Roadford Lake held over the weekend attracted 25 entrants, with the home club providing eight boats some of which were borrowed, including an Osprey, Albacore, OK, Jollyboat, National 12, Flying Fifteens, and 6 SigneTs.

The RORC Rating Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Taylor as Deputy Director, effective 7 July 2026, further strengthening its technical, regulatory and international expertise across IRC rating, safety and race organisation services.