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Today at 22:20 UTC, after 25 days and 5 hours at sea, and 5,898 nautical miles at an average speed of 9.7 knots, the Class40 CREDIT MUTUEL crossed the finish line in Recife as the winner of Leg 5 of the GLOBE40; the race started on February 18

With a wet forecast, sometimes you can be lucky and get away with it. Not today, as it was already raining at the start and it just got worse. Half way through the first couple of heats, we ran for cover for about half an hour until it eased off a little.

We lost two weekends to weather and absenteeism even today was in the balance. The forecasted wind showed SSW 15 – 20 knots.

Royal Southampton Yacht Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Baker as their new Commodore. Karen is only the third female Commodore in the club’s 150-year history as she succeeds outgoing Commodore Guy Darby.

The first years of a new Olympic cycle always bring change, but the 49er fleet in 2026 might be one of the most open we have seen in years.

The Yandoo team had already won the 2026 JJ Giltinan 18ft Skiff World Championship after yesterday’s race, but officially took out the title for the third consecutive time at the conclusion of today’s Race 9 on Sydney Harbour.

The World Wave Tour (WWT) today confirms that Spain’s Gran Canaria will host the 2026 5-STAR MAJOR World Cup event, delivered in official partnership with WWT to deliver world class competition

The Craftinsure Supernova Open at Cotswold SC was held on the 14th March. A lower entry than normal with just 12 entries including 3 visitors were greeted with sunny skies and light and shifty winds.

The British team of Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed the 2026 European Championship after outstanding medal races. The silver medalists are Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandra Dubbini, and the bronze medalists are Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona.

Northampton Sailing Club, based at Pitsford Reservoir has been awarded Active Club of the Year 2026 by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). The club was also a finalist in the Young Person’s Award 2026.