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Following on from a successful RYA Youth Nationals, on Sunday April 12th we welcomed 10 young sailors from across the South West to test sail a Nacra 15 on Plymouth Sound.

A timeline has been announced for a proposal to phase out legacy man-overboard (MOB) automatic identification system (AIS) devices, which would mean that from 2030, boaters would need to upgrade to Class M compliant equipment. After 2030 the only MOB AIS devices allowed in UK waters will be those incorporating digital selective calling (DSC) on…

The TP52 Australia fleet returned to Sydney Harbour for Act 2 of the Pallas Capital Gold Cup, delivering seven sharp races in a classic Sydney westerly, but beyond the results, it is the strength and direction of the class that continues to stand out.

The Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the final stage of J/70 class winter circuit, the 5th Cascais J/70 Winter Series – Easter Cup, from April 10 to 12, 2026.

As in previous years, two races were held on the Saturday and three races on the Sunday. However, for the first time, as a new innovation, the Miracle Junior National Championships were staged alongside the Miracle Northerns.

The Cock of the North series got underway at Scammonden Water with a strong turnout of 21 boats, all eager to kick off the season in style. While conditions proved challenging, spirits remained high both on and off the water.

Salcombe welcomed 23 boats on Saturday 11th April with blue skies overhead and seriously windy conditions, with gusts punching well over 30 knots at times.

Steamer, hiker or skiff suit? With stacks of options available, choosing a new wetsuit can feel overwhelming. Our team-tested dinghy gear removes the guesswork.

The Yacht Time Correction (YTC), powered by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Rating Office and supported by the RYA, continues to play a key role in increasing participation in club-level racing for cruising yachts and cruiser-racers across the UK.

After two years of steady progression, UpWind by MerConcept is entering a defining phase in 2026. At its helm, French skipper Anne-Claire Le Berre, 44, from Brittany, is preparing to take on her most ambitious challenge yet.