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Tynemouth SC hosted the OK Class National Championship for 2026 and provided four excellent days on and off the water. Ovington Boats were the very generous sponsors for the event.

Hullabaloo XV, helmed by David Evans, with Nicholas Evans, Andrew Oliver, William Chetwynd-Staypylton, Lizzie Brown, Robbie Hoooper and Tim Galloway wins the Town Cup at Burnham Week 2026.

Often in sailing it is said that the ‘rich get richer’ meaning that the leading boat keeps increasing its margin over its pursuers. This is not the case as day five of The Ocean Race Atlantic draws to a close.

What a finish. Going into the final day at Lake Garda, Konstantinos Trigonis and Konstantinos Kazantzis (GRE 11) were leading the championship with a 10-point lead.

Another fine day at Lincoln. Fourteen skippers in attendance, and at 0930 very little wind was on the cards. But while Darin was out in the dinghy, a little rustle here and a little rustle there, and by briefing time we had a steady breeze from the South.

Made from recycled quick-dry stretch fabric with UPF 50+ protection, they move with you through long days on the boat, and look just as good at the club bar afterwards.

A total of 86 boats competed in racing over the three days. A mixture of 25 different dinghy classes sailed in the two handicap fleets with sailors young and old revelling in the champagne sailing conditions.

In a range of conditions Gareth Ede retained his hold on the Bill Graham Northern Trophy.

After two days of registration and equipment inspection, 108 sailors representing 44 countries will start racing tomorrow, continuing through to Saturday 12 September for the World title and medals.

The people, partnerships and skills behind South Africa’s internationally respected boatbuilding industry will take centre stage in Cape Town on 21 October 2026, at the SABBEX Boatbuilding Awards