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140 yachts for the RORC Myth of Malham Race
RORC Myth of Malham Race Start: Saturday 25 May (0800 BST) Course: Cowes-Eddystone-Solent 230nm 140 yachts will be competing in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 2019 Myth of Malham Race. (Paul Wyeth/RORC) This bank holiday weekend, 140 yachts, with over 900 crew from all over the world, will be competing in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Myth of Malham Race. A huge variety More »
Published 1:35pm on 23 May 2019
Cowes Radio joins Classics Week as anticipation heats up
With little more than 60 days left until the classic classes take to the water for their first race in Cowes Classics Week, a real buzz is starting to build up around the event. The entry list is shaping up to give some seriously promising competition to all comers and the event is delighted to welcome Cowes Radio 87.7fm on board to officially cover the event live from on the water. The XOD More »
Published 1:05pm on 23 May 2019
Last chance to try sailing in May
Push the Boat Out this bank holiday weekend There's just one weekend left to join the thousands of people that have already got afloat this May and try sailing with RYA Push the Boat Out (PTBO). With more than 50 PTBO open days offering free or low cost opportunities to try sailing or windsurfing this weekend, why not make the most of the Spring bank holiday and 'have a go'? More »
Published 1:03pm on 23 May 2019
There's still time to try sailing this May with RYA Push the Boat Out
The RYA's Push the Boat Out (PTBO) campaign has already seen thousands take to the water to try sailing and windsurfing this May. But with the open days and free or low cost taster sessions set to continue for the rest of the month, there are still plenty of opportunities to find a local venue and 'have a go'! The national participation campaign aims to get more people on-the-water, having fun and getting active More »
Published 5:29pm on 14 May 2019
Step away from the screens and get active outdoors as a family with RYA Push the Boat Out
Escape from modern day life, switch off the screens and get active outdoors, as hundreds of venues across the UK offer free or low cost opportunities to try sailing and windsurfing this May. The family friendly 'RYA Push the Boat Out' (PTBO) open days offer something for everyone, with a variety of both on-the-water and shore-side activities, as well as BBQs and entertainment for the kids. And with more and more of us looking More »
Published 4:09pm on 3 May 2019
RYA aims to set sustainability standards at Volvo 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championship
The Volvo 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championship will mark Plastic Free Day with a beach clean as part of its commitment to sustainability. Sailors, coaches, support staff and members of the public are invited to join the beach clean at 5pm on May 8 at Chesil Beach, close to the regatta venue of Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. The beach clean is part of a raft of sustainable practices implemented More »
Published 3:10pm on 2 May 2019
Try Sailing this May with RYA Push the Boat Out 2019
The RYA's Push the Boat Out (PTBO) campaign is set to return this May, with more than 350 venues across the UK offering free or low cost, sailing and windsurfing taster sessions. The national participation campaign aims to get more people sailing, windsurfing, having fun and getting active outdoors. With PTBO open days providing visitors with an opportunity to get out on-the-water and to find out more about their local club or training centre More »
Published 9:22pm on 3 Apr 2019
Dredged Eastern Channel Opens in Cowes Harbour
New navigation channel to bring improvements to harbour safety Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has completed the delivery of a new, dredged Eastern Channel, in line with the Commission's priority and overriding responsibility for navigational safety and strategic objective to deliver improvements to harbour access. Cowes Harbour is a Trust Port, designated and recognised by the Department for Transport, and as such, these dredging works are considered a stakeholder dividend project More »
Published 11:00am on 2 Apr 2019
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Adult RYA Level 1 or 2 / Youth Stages 1 and 2 - Weekday » Extra Session (Brixham Yacht Club)Extra Week |
| Jun 25 |
Evening Race Series » Evening Race Series 11 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| June 27-30 |
Round The Island Race (RTIR) 2… (Shustoke Sailing Club)The iconic race around the Isle of Wight, starting off Cowes, |
| Jun 29 |
Round The Island Race (Island Sailing Club)The Round the Island Race has been running |
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Optimist Northern Championship… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)optimist regatta followed by Saturday night entertainment including the Carburettor |
| Jun 29 |
BGSC Optimist Open Meeting (Barnt Green Sailing Club)There will be 3 races with 2 races to count. |
| Jun 30 |
Open Water Swimming Sunday Mor… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Open water swimming in beautiful surroundings in the northern Pennines. Full changing |
| Jun 30 |
Round the Island Race Prize Gi… (Island Sailing Club)Come and join us in the Lower Marquee for this |
| Jun 30 |
Stand Up Paddleboard - Two Hou… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)This is two hour BSUPA Ready To Ride paddleboarding lesson on |
| Jul 2 |
Evening Race Series » Evening Race Series 12 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| Jul 6 |
BSGC Lark and Enterprise Open… (Barnt Green Sailing Club)Race Officers to report at 09:30. There will be |
| Jul 7 |
Merlin Rocket Week 2019 » Day 1 (Salcombe Yacht Club) |
| Jul 7 |
Open Water Swimming Sunday Mor… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Open water swimming in beautiful surroundings in the northern Pennines. Full changing |
| Jul 7 |
Stand Up Paddleboard - Two Hou… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)This is two hour BSUPA Ready To Ride paddleboarding lesson on |
| Jul 8 |
Merlin Rocket Week 2019 » Day 2 (Salcombe Yacht Club) |
| Jul 9 |
Merlin Rocket Week 2019 » Day 3 (Salcombe Yacht Club) |
| July 9-12 |
RS Elite - National Championsh… (Island Sailing Club)National Championship Grand Slam Event |
| Jul 9 |
Evening Race Series » Evening Race Series 13 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| Jul 10 |
Merlin Rocket Week 2019 » Day 4 (Salcombe Yacht Club) |
| Jul 11 |
Merlin Rocket Week 2019 » Day 5 (Salcombe Yacht Club) |
| Jul 12 |
Merlin Rocket Week 2019 » Day 6 (Salcombe Yacht Club) |
| Jul 13 |
Merlin Rocket Week 2019 » Day 7 (Salcombe Yacht Club) |
| Jul 13 |
Red Sails Brixham Gin Two Ston… (Brixham Yacht Club)A 22 Nautical Mile coastal yacht race from Brixham, around the |
| Jul 14 |
Open Water Swimming Sunday Mor… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Open water swimming in beautiful surroundings in the northern Pennines. Full changing |
| Jul 14 |
Stand Up Paddleboard - Two Hou… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)This is two hour BSUPA Ready To Ride paddleboarding lesson on |
