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From Birmingham to the Solent: RYA Targets Untapped Talent in Bold Inclusion Drive
Royal Yachting Association launched WaveMakers in Portsmouth, expanding access to sailing’s talent pathway and opening doors for young sailors from under-represented communities to progress into elite competition.3 min read
Meet Toby Allies, The Man Spearheading Pendennis's Refit Strategy and Solidifying the UK's Position in Global Yachting
Toby Allies, Managing Director of Pendennis Group, sheds light on the company's refit-centric strategy, workforce investment, and international growth amidst shifts in the global superyacht sector.2 min read
Understanding the Sinking of the Bayesian: How Modern Computational Techniques Could Prevent Future Yachting Disasters
Exploring the unfortunate sinking of the sailing yacht Bayesian off Porticello, we delve into the complex dynamics of yacht behaviour and how modern technology might help avert similar calamities in the future.2 min read
Not a Reinvention — An Evolution of a Caribbean Legend
Antigua Sailing Week 2026 returns with a refreshed format blending racing and cruising, reflecting how modern sailors experience the sport while preserving the spirit, competition and unmistakable Caribbean atmosphere that has defined the event for over 50 years.4 min read
Exhilarating BPI Series and Antigua Race of 2026: A Tale of Power, Precision, and Pure Sailing Passion
Witness the full-throttle thrills of the 2026 Subic BPI Series Regatta and the Antigua Racing Cup. This recap takes you amid the swelling sails, heroic helmsmen, and unyielding trade winds.1 min read
Round the Island Race 2026 Entries Open as the Countdown to July begins
Round the Island Race 2026 — One Island, One Start Line, One Day That Matters. The countdown has officially begun for one of British sailing’s great shared experiences. The Round the Island Race is gearing up for another blockbuster edition.3 min read
Jason Carroll’s Argo Resets the Antigua 360 Benchmark Ahead of the RORC Caribbean 600
Argo Unleashed Around Antigua The lap that every Caribbean multihull crew measures themselves against just got faster. The Antigua 360 Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in partnership with the Antigua Yacht Club, now has a new outright benchmark.3 min read
RP42 Rikki Secures IRC One Victory in One of the Closest Battles of the Caribbean 600
After nearly three days of relentless trade wind racing, the IRC One battle in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 came down to the final miles. RP42 Rikki prevailed by just over nine minutes on corrected time after 600 tactical miles.5 min read
Mach 50 Palanad 4 Wins IRC Zero After 600 Miles of Tactical Pressure Around the Caribbean Islands
Palanad 4 Takes IRC Zero in a Hard-Fought Caribbean 600 In a race where the margins rarely stretched beyond sight of the next headland, the Mach 50 Palanad 4 – E.Leclerc emerged victorious in IRC Zero at the RORC Caribbean 600. Skippered by Antoine Magre, the French team completed the 600-mile Caribbean circuit in 2 days, 10 hours, 32 minutes and 31 seconds, securing class line honours and posting the fastest correct4 min read
Historic Shake-up for the Ocean Race: Sail Newport Declines 2027 Event to Focus on Core Missions
Sail Newport, renowned for hosting The Ocean Race, made a surprising decision to drop its bid for the 2027 North American Stopover in the wake of rising costs and a shift in focus towards public access and marine education.2 min read