Sailing-Competition Articles
From Seven Cutters to Seven Hundred Boats
The Cowes story began on 10 August 1826, when seven cutters gathered off Cowes Castle to compete for a gold cup worth the princely sum of £600 — a fortune at the time. There were no racing rules, no handicaps, and no race committees — just wind, tide, and nerve. At the firing of the start gun, they weighed anchor and tore off down the Solent.
© Michael Hodges
Two Hundred Years, One Timeless Race — Cowes Week 2026: Where History Still Sails
18-05-2026
The Stewart Brewing 707 Edinburgh Cup heralded the commencement of a thrilling 707 season, held on 25th April at the prominent Port Edgar Yacht Club. Boasting 16 exquisite boats at the starting line in St David’s Bay on the Forth, the event showcased the power and allure of the UK’s most active One Design Keelboat Fleet. The fleet was enriched by the addition of a novel member, Ian McCarlie, and his energetic team, who showed immense promise with their newly acquired vessel, Isbean.
02-05-2026
With just over 500 nautical miles remaining, the Transat Café L’OR 2025 has evolved into a high-speed masterclass in precision, endurance, and teamwork — led by Jérémie Beyou and Morgan Lagravière aboard Charal. As the pair charge westward through the rolling Trade Winds toward Fort-de-France, Martinique, the black and red IMOCA is flying, averaging speeds that have left their rivals in the wake of frothing whitecaps and disbelief.
10-11-2025
After six days of fast, fierce, and finely balanced racing, the curtain has come down on the 2025 ILCA Under-21 European Championships & Open European Trophy, hosted by the renowned JK Mornar Yacht Club in Split.
05-11-2025
A Swedish Powerhouse Returns to the Global Stage.
The world of high-octane professional sailing has just received a seismic jolt. Sweden’s internationally acclaimed Artemis Racing has confirmed its long-anticipated comeback, officially entering the Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season as the newly rebranded Artemis SailGP Team.
20-10-2025
As the 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by AMEX, enters its final stretch, the scoreboard is beginning to reveal its champions. Some divisions are all but wrapped up, while others promise a nail-biting showdown in Saturday’s final island passage race.
02-09-2025
Steeped in adventure and sporting rivalry, the Topper Traveller Series at Parkstone Yacht Club offers a unique display of nautical excellence.
21-05-2025