Whitstable Yacht Club win Suzuki-Powered Safety Boat Package
Whitstable Yacht Club has won a Suzuki-powered safety boat package following a prize draw at the 2026 RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. Sailing clubs were invited to enter the competition…
Portsmouth Yardstick Numbers for 2026
The RYA has announced that the Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) numbers list for 2026 have now gone live. Used around the world, Portsmouth Yardstick is a system, based on a boats relative performance set against the other…
Dave Warby, who will pilot Donald Campbell’s hydroplane Bluebird K7, visits Coniston Water for the first time
World Water Speed record challenger, Dave Warby, visited Coniston Water for the first time on 20 February where he will pilot Donald Campbell’s hydroplane during ‘Bluebird K7 – The Festival’…
Sunsail relaunches Funding the Future for 2026 to grow participation in sailing at the grassroots level
Sunsail has announced the return of its renowned Funding the Future initiative for 2026. Aimed at RYA-affiliated sailing, yacht clubs, charities and university teams across the UK, the initiative offers…
Performance Sailcraft team launches Magic – a fintech platform designed to reduce financial barriers in dinghy sailing
A manufacturer-backed initiative, unveiled at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026, reduces upfront ownership costs by up to 70% and redefines how sailors and clubs access dinghies. The team behind…
2026 Cape Horn Hall of Fame Nominations
News of a new Jules Verne Challenge record circumnavigation via Cape Horn set by French the team aboard Sodebo Ultim 3 skippered by Thomas Coville on January 25 provides a…
Crick Boat Show
Advance tickets for the 2026 Crick Boat Show, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, offer visitors a 10% saving on gate prices for the UK’s biggest inland waterways event. The Show returns…
Championship Collection for dinghy sailors
Musto will be showcasing its new Championship Collection at the RYA Watersports & Dinghy Show, taking place 21–22 February, introducing a purpose-built range designed for the next generation of competitive…
Dates confirmed for new RYA courses at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
A new range of RYA courses is being offered at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour in partnership with Associated Marine Training. Dates have been confirmed for theory courses in the new…
Barton Marine at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Find the extensive Barton Marine dinghy hardware range at the RYA Dinghy Show 2026 on stand P24 from the 21 – 22 February. From popular staples like their high performing…
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