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As usual the Phantom fleet was made very welcome by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club with most competitors arriving on the Friday afternoon for the traditional walk through the wooded path along the river Orwell to the Butt and Oyster pub at Pinn Mill.

After a long heatwave, variable conditions greeted the dozen National 12s for the fourth event in the 2025 Craftinsure National Series. The wind delivered on the forecast ranging from 5 to 20 knots.

At the end of the 5th day of the Rolex Fastnet Race just 7 boats in the Admiral’s Cup fleet were still racing. The majority had moored up in Cherbourg and the dock was filled with sailors and supporters sharing a beer, a slice of pizza and their stories.

The next Etchells World Championship in Australia will be held at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club in January 2029. To help Australian sailors prepare, on 8-11 January 2026 the Royal Geelong Yacht Club will host the Etchells Australasian Summer Championship.

Irish sailor Tom Dolan, skipper of Figaro 3 Kingspan, wrapped up his season with Team Charal on a high note, securing second place in the IMOCA 60 class at the centenary edition of the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race.

The Centre Nautique Biscarosse Olympique hosted a well-organized and enjoyable evening after Day 1 of racing. Sailors and guests gathered for a delightful meal, accompanied by aperitifs and canapés, all served lakeside with a scenic view.

A luxuriously late start time of 09.30 on a good height tide allowed a fleet of mainly single handed classes, OK’s, Lasers, Lightnings, one Topper, one Twinkle Twelve (being sailed single handed), an Enterprise and a Sharpie to race.

A remarkable 28 Supernovas arrived at Girton Sailing Club over the weekend of 26/27 July. The Saturday was given over to training and the correct application of coloured tape all excellently delivered by Matt Thursfield.

Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) has been working hard to provide a memorable experience for all at its 37th edition of Airlie Beach Race Week (ABRW), this year sponsored by 74 Islands Distillery and to be held from 7-14 August.

After months of planning and a strong return in 2022, the ORCV’s Women’s Helm, Navigator, and Radio Operator Race (WHNR) made another inspiring comeback on Saturday 26 July, reigniting the club’s commitment to creating space for women in offshore racing.