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After breezy conditions on the first day of racing, leading to several hours of postponement and only one race sailed, sailors arrived at the boat park with heavy legs and there were certainly several prayers for more forgiving conditions.

The green rolling hills of South Bohemia provide the picturesque backdrop to the 2025 Cadet World Championship on Lake Lipno. The general relaxed vibe of this resort area is about to be punctured by the enthusiasm, energy and expectation.

After day 1’s race, which saw more Kestrels upside down than the right way up, we woke up today to some very light and questionable winds. Regardless of the windless situation the fleet went out and started race 2 perfectly on time.

Most EAORA entrants finished within the top half of the 450-strong fleet taking part in the Rolex Fastnet Centenary race.

Adventurer and seasoned disabled sailor Jazz Turner has officially declared her intention to take on one of the most formidable challenges in modern ocean racing – the RWYC WorldStar.

The RYA National Match Racing Series will be returning to the Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club in Scotland for its final qualifier of 2025 – the Ceilidh Cup.

GJW Direct are delighted to announce the launch of their brand-new referral scheme. Now, you can earn a £20 voucher from a choice of 6 retailers for telling your friends about them*, and they decide to take out a policy with GJW for the first time.

In stark contrast to the motley seven cruisers and decommissioned pilot cutters of the first Fastnet Race in 1925, this year’s edition continued to break records, setting sail on 26 July with 444 entries.

With under two weeks to go until the Tideway 79th Firefly Nationals at Lyme Regis Sailing Club from August 16 to August 22, it’s time to assess the form sheet – or, in 1979 parlance, to see which factions might rise and which shall fall.

I’ve just spent 7 weeks sailing in Europe with my friend Mark Bulka which ended with him winning his 5th world championship. Mark has won many regattas but in his acceptance speech he described this one as the highlight of his sailing career.