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Foiling Week 2026 - entries open

The event confirms its role as the leading platform for technical exchange and a key meeting point for the international foiling community.

JOG Season Hits Its Stride with Spinlock Cherbourg Challenge and 78-Boat Weymouth Race

The 2026 JOG season has quickly found its rhythm, with the Easter trip to Cherbourg followed by a strong turnout for the Cowes to Weymouth & Portland Race.

#Shipping #Forecast #Trafalgar #warning, issued 10:57 (UTC+1) on Mon 20 Apr 2026 Northwesterly gale force 8 expected later (from UK MetOffice) #sailing #sail
#Shipping #Forecast #FitzRoy #warning, issued 10:57 (UTC+1) on Mon 20 Apr 2026 Easterly gale force 8 expected later (from UK MetOffice) #sailing #sail
#Shipping #Forecast #FitzRoy: Variable 2 to 4 at first in south, otherwise easterly 4 to 6, becoming cyclonic 6 to gale 8 later. Slight at first in far southeast, otherwise moderate or rough, occasionally very rough later in west. Thundery showers, fog patches. Moderate or good, occasionally very poor (from UK MetOffice) #sailing #sail
Introducing The Next Generation Of Moth Sails

North Sails new Helix™ Moth sails feature seamless 3Di construction that precisely aligns fiber pathways with true load paths, and a fully molded luff and deck sweeper for America's Cup–inspired speed, control and stability.

From Cancer Diagnosis to Solo Atlantic Crossing in 33ft Yacht

Luke Rossiter was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer and in February 2026 began an intense course of chemotherapy. He set himself an ambitious goal, to complete a solo Atlantic sailing crossing later this year, dependent on treatment progress.

Three Kings Race: Three boats finish on Sunday.

Clockwork (Steve Mair) took line honours in the 2026 Three Kings race. The Shaw 12 also snatched the race record. Higher Ground finished on Sunday morning, while Akonga and Carpe Diem finished mid-afternoon.

Yacht Club de Cannes: a formidable factory for champions!

In recent years, in addition to the French championship titles - you name it all - the young members of the Yacht Club de Cannes have got their hands on an enviable number of European and World titles and podiums.

Built to Perform in the Heat

The redesigned HybridGearâ„¢ Range is built for sailors pushing hard in warm conditions, delivering lightweight protection, cooling comfort and unrestricted movement in a more refined high-performance system.