Category: Uncategorised
-
Fireballs at Blackwater
The Blackwater estuary provided a welcome relief from the hot and sticky inland towns. The Fireball teams were greeted with sunshine and a brisk easterly breeze. It took its time to settle down.
-
Leopard Catamarans implements ‘single shot infusion’ for hull construction
South Africa’s Leopard Catamarans, the catamaran brand from boatbuilder Robertson and Caine (R&C), is implementing a ‘single shot resin infusion’ technique to its hull construction process. According to R&C, the technique builds on the traditional three-step hull construction standard, using one shot of resin infusion to infuse the entire hull at once, bonding all core…
-
Sealegs names new global sales director
Amphibious boat leader Sealegs International has appointed Jack Ewen as its new global sales director . Ewan has previously worked with Sealegs in the company’s sales department and returns to lead the brand’s global sales efforts and expansion. In 2024, New Zealand-based Sealegs relocated a portion of its manufacturing operations to Malaysia. Jack returns to Sealegs…
-
GP14 Midland Area event at Trimpley
The day was forecast to be extremely hot, 30 degrees Celsius plus, with light winds. Club organisers had identified likely risks associated with the heat and had planned measures to mitigate any risk of heat/sun stroke to sailors and supporting duty crew.
-
Blind Sailor’s solo Round the Island Challenge
A truly remarkable challenge is underway on the Solent, with blind sailor Dani A. Pich aiming to sail solo around the Isle of Wight in a catamaran dinghy that has no rudder, no centreboard, no boom and is steered by the use of balance and body weight.
-
RORC Channel Race 2025 Preview
The 2025 RORC Channel Race is the high-stakes opener of the 2025 Admiral’s Cup—and the pressure is on. With double points on the table and no discard allowed, this race could make or break a team’s Admiral’s Cup campaign.
-
World premieres, new models and turnkey solutions
When you’re enjoying time out on the water this summer, let your thoughts drift to next season – could your boating experience be enhanced with a new yacht?
-
North ILCA UK circuit at Pennine
Ten visitors spanning from Carsington to West Kirby joined sixteen club members for the Pennine Sailing Club ILCA open, which also formed part of the ILCA UK North Grand Prix series.
-
2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth starts today
The 2025 WASZP Pre-Games in Weymouth has become a magnet for the international foiling community. With 131 boats entered from 18 countries, this event is more than just a tune-up—it’s a snapshot of the class’s spirit.
-
America’s Cup: Azzurra Challenge
Italy has one of the most passionate and enduring histories in the America’s Cup. Azzurra’s 1983 debut turned Italian sailing into a national interest.