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A tricky day on the Solent threw up challenges of a different kind on the third day of Cowes Week. As showers moved across the race area winds from every point of the compass were experienced at some point during the day, while wind speed varied f...

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With the first day of racing at Cowes SailGP called off due to gale force winds and rough sea states across the UK and in the Solent, all six teams competing in this inaugural season of SailGP knew that Super Sunday in Cowes would be action ...

A fast and furious day provided close and exhilarating racing, mostly in bright sun, for the Black Group classes at Cowes Week.

Although gusts of 30 knots had swept through the central Solent half an hour earlier, the breeze was temporarily down...

Winds of up to 50 knots meant the Solent was almost eerily empty today, devoid of the nearly 700 raceboats entered in Cowes Week, the plethora of cruising yachts normally found on an August weekend, and even the Red Jet fast ferries.

With the we...

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UKSA, the national youth maritime training charity based in Cowes, has announced Kevin George as its new Chair of Trustees, as current Chair William Garnett’s three year appointment comes to an end.

Kevin George is currently Chair of Red F...

Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by Dylan Fletcher sail past the Princess of Norway cruise liner at the Port of Southampton as they launch their F50 catamaran on The Solent. Photo: Bob Martin for SailGP.

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On the first day of official practise racing at the European debut of SailGP in Cowes, Isle of Wight, Great Britain SailGP Team were thrilled to welcome onboard Ollie Ollerton, best known for Channels 4’s SAS; Who Dares Wins.

Knowing that ...

Great Britain SailGP Team, helmed by Dylan Fletcher, practises on The Solent ahead of Event 4 Season 1 SailGP event in Cowes. Photo Eloi Stichelbaut for SailGP.

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The recently formed UK IC37 Class Association announces that it has received its first commitment from a UK owner as the One Design circuit being created for 2020 takes shape.

Ian Atkins, a well-known Solent based yachtsman, has committed to the...

Cowes Harbour Commission’s number one priority and responsibility is to maintain a safe harbour for all. Equally, it is the responsibility of all boat owners, agents, charterers, marinas, yacht clubs and sailing organisations to ensure that ...

The impeccably sailed Wizard beat over 300 other yachts en route to overall victory in one of sailing’s ultimate challenges. © Rolex / Kurt Arrigo

The hunt is on for sailors to represent Great Britain at the 2019 EUROSAF Mixed Offshore European Championship being held in Italy in October.

The RYA is welcoming applications from British two-person, mixed-gender teams to take part in the even...

The importance of wearing a kill cord is highlighted in dramatic style in a new safety video from the RYA.

Olympian Dylan Fletcher signs the team’s F50 catamaran after he and his Great Britain SailGP Team broke sailing’s elusive 50-knot barrier hitting 50.22 knots in training as they prepare for the European debut of...