Sailing News

All the latest news from the world of sailing and stories from experienced sailors.

The Taittinger Regatta is not just a sailing competition; it has a vibrant spirit of camaraderie and a buzzing social scene. Held annually in the picturesque setting of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, this event has become very popular in the sailing community.

First Class Sailing Seeks Crew Members for Inshore Round the Cans, Hamble Winter Series

First Class Sailing is excited to announce the search for dedicated crew members to participate in the Hamble Winter Series.

Day 10: Less Than One Thousand Miles To Go!

  2nd Night Watch Interlude   A good night for shooting stars around Gemini, and whilst no means a meteor shower, included a fizzing ember that lingered for 2 or 3 heartbeats as it streaked the 20 or so degrees from Canis Minor over to Sirius, the Dog Star in the larger sibling. Jim.     Read more

Sailing the ARC – Sunsets and Solutions – by Ken Waylen

Preparing the yachts It had been a long-held ambition of mine to cross the Atlantic Ocean. I’d had several opportunities over the years, but sadly none of them came to fruition. Technically it’s a race, but the vast majority of competitors are there to simply have fun and achieve the feat of crossing the Atlantic. Read more