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If you race dinghies in the UK — from puddle to open water — this matters.
The Royal Yachting Association has officially released the Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) Numbers for 2026, and clubs across the country are already updating their results sheets.
For most grassroots sailors, Portsmouth Yardstick isn’t theory. It’s the quiet system working behind every corrected result on a Sunday afternoon. It allows Lasers, Wayfarers, RS boats, Solos and everything in between to line up together and still produce meaningful racing.
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New PY numbers live as data-driven club racing evolves
26-03-2026
A fleet of the world’s most promising young sailors — representing over 35 nations — delivered a masterclass in determination, boat-handling, and strategy across the ILCA 6 (Women’s) and ILCA 7 (Men’s) fleets. Twelve scheduled races for the gold groups, 11 for the ILCA 7 Silver fleet, and a final day that could not have been scripted better — this was youth sailing at its finest.
Under golden Adriatic skies, with a breeze of 10 to 14 knots filling across the bay, the final two races brought the week to a spectacular close.
05-11-2025