Hunts Sailing Club Winter Series

 

It's that time of year again, the nights are drawing in, temperatures are starting to drop and there's only a few open meetings still to go.

But things are heating up at Hunts Sailing Club, Cambridgeshire's blue lagoon, and their winter series is now fast approaching. Our lake is located about 10 miles north west of Cambridge and is easily accessible.

Alan Bishop who is a regular winter member has been hard at work keeping his form up at his home club and travelling in his Streaker, now all ready to lock horns with his Son Steve Bishop (Solo fleet captain). Simon Maskell, Hunts Solo boat whisperer, will be having his brother join too, Mark Maskell from Brightlingsea, another winter regular, the Maskell brothers having a competitive rivalry that has been burning for many years. Family rivalry can never get dull, most of all it's very entertaining for spectators.

The Hunts SC winter series is always highly anticipated and with good numbers taking part, often attracting 20-30 racers each week, making it close and enjoyable for all. The race format is two races each Sunday and these are all in handicap starts, first race no earlier than 11 am followed by a break for lunch then the second race around 1pm.

Our winter series runs from the first Sunday of November and ends on the last Sunday of March. Details of how to sign up to the winter membership and prices are on the website and you will be able to store your boat in the dinghy park.

Hot and cold food and drinks are provided by our dedicated galley teams. We have spacious changing rooms and nice hot showers.

After racing everyone is able to relax with a drink and enjoy some banter.

A few words from our members and winter members:

Alan Bishop (Streaker): "Enjoyed participating in the Hunts Winter Series over the past few years. Friendly competitive racing, good turnouts and with everyone doing a little bit to help things run smoothly on and off the water it's good fun."

Simon Maskell (Solo): "I always look forward to the winter series at Hunts, the racing is competitive and we also have a couple of recent additions to the Solo fleet namely, Martin Brooking, always one to watch particularly in the light to medium airs, along with David Cronk, International man of mystery, who surprised many in the Solos at their recent 70th Anniversary Inlands at Grafham. Along with many talented sailors in other fleets the racing will be tight."

Find out more at www.huntssc.org.uk

Emirates GBR SailGP first team to use new off-calendar American Magic Pensacola training centre

 

Emirates GBR have begun off-calendar training in Pensacola after SailGP’s first long-term training base opened its doors for the first time.

It comes after the league’s dedicated training F50 arrived at the facility last week. Located at the state-of-the-art American Magic High Performance Center in Pensacola, Florida, the base will be used as a year-round training hub for the full F50 fleet and its athletes.

The multi-season agreement for the training base, running through 2031, represents a strategic partnership between American Magic and SailGP – two leaders in elite sail racing. All teams will have equal access to reserve training blocks outside of race weekends as the championship continues to scale globally.

The pressure is on Emirates GBR to deliver a top result to stay in contention for Abu Dhabi’s Championship-deciding Grand Final.

Tom Slingsby’s Bonds Flying Roos will also train in Pensacola ahead of Dubai as they prepare to compete at Abu Dhabi’s winner-takes-all shootout- a formidable warning sign to Los Gallos and the third team yet to book their spot in the Grand Final.

Helm Dylan Fletcher said having access to the facility outside of race weekends will be ‘a game-changer for SailGP athletes’.

“It gives us the opportunity to truly push the limits, dial in our communications and refine our playbooks,” he said. “The conditions in Pensacola’s bay will be fantastic, and having this centralized base will undoubtedly raise the standard of racing and depth across the entire fleet.”

American Magic and SailGP have agreed a five-year commitment for the training base, which operates with an innovative pay-to-train model, allowing teams to only pay for the specific days they use the facility.

This model currently builds on the shared services currently accessed by the fleet at SailGP events. All teams have equal access to reserve training blocks outside of race weekends and the first 10 training days sit outside the USD $10 million annual operating cap within teams’ participation agreements.

The next SailGP sailing events scheduled are the SailGP Dubai and Abu Dhabi season ending events, over the 21-22 and 28-29 November 2026.

Palnackie Race 2026 at Solway Yacht Club

 

After another successful sailing season at the Solway Yacht Club, it was the final event of the year, the rescheduled Palnackie Race. Coming hot on the heels of a great two-day ILCA 4, 6 & 7 training session attended by 28 young sailors, it was run by Molly Sacker, the UK Sailing Team's ILCA 6 National Champion and Olympic hopeful for the women's singlehanded class in 2028,

In glorious bright Autumn sunshine but only very light wind, Race Officer Dewi Williams briefed the competitors, and all agreed to start the race fifteen minutes early to make the best of what wind there was. As tradition, it was a 90-minute pursuit race. First away was scratch boat, Alec Gendinning, making a change from his familiar Laser Vortex and junk-rigged yacht, now in his newly acquired Wanderer. Ian and Margaret Purkis followed in their Firefly with John Broadbent and Louise Allan (GP14) third away, the rest progressively further back, the fast rated Osprey of Steve Gaughan and Anna Milne last to start.

Up through the twists and turns of the River Urr and avoiding the shallows and mudbanks, it is tricky, but John and Louise caught up the Purkis' Firefly as they rounded the elbow before catching and passing Alec in the Wanderer. Round a few more bends and with the turning buoy set short of Palnackie Harbour now in sight, John and Louise were building a clear lead. Richard Colbeck (ILCA7) and Stewart Mitchell (Finn) were closing. It was now a close contest between the next four boats Alec and Richard round the mark, followed the Purkis crew and Stewart, the last two stuck briefly in a windless spot.

Back down stream it seemed John and Louise had the race won but approaching the Devil's Reach, they misjudged their clearance from the mud, ran hard aground and had the frustration of watching the leading group all sailing past. It was now very close between Stewart's Finn and Richard's ILCA7. Recovering into fifth John and Louise could only look on. Meanwhile after swapping places several times, Ian and Margaret finally got ahead of Alec and as the 90-minute finish approached, it looked like a win for Stewart but at the crucial moment Richard gained a precious lift, luffed him, to win by no more than twelve inches! As always, the best pursuit races end with the closest possible finish.

Nevertheless, thanks to competing in every pursuit race over the 2026 season, Steve Gaughan's 6th place was enough to reward him with the overall pursuit race series win.

Results:

1st Richard Colbeck (ILCA 7)

2nd Stewart Mitchell (Finn)

3rd Ian and Margaret Purkis (Firefly)

4th Alec Glendinning (Wanderer)

5th John Broadbent and Louise Allan (GP14)

6th Steve Gaughan and Anna Milne (Osprey)

7th Keith Veasey (Finn)

Horning Sailing Club Autumn Passage Race

 

Now in its fourth year, Horning Sailing Club's Autumn Passage Race has established itself as a popular fixture on the Broads calendar, drawing 36 entries for this year's race.

With conditions a complete contrast to the race in 2025, which saw extremely light winds, this year the weather threw everything at competitors, from sunshine and showers to gusty winds and challenging sailing.

With seven starts ranging from traditional Broads and production cruisers (making up just under half of all the starts) to dinghies, a strong fleet of Yare & Bures and Yeomans to Reedlings, sailors made their way from Woods Dyke in Horning (close to the Ferry Inn) to a turning buoy near Oby, and another at Womack, before returning to Horning Sailing Club's base for the finish. Known as 'the Three Rivers Race without the bridges', it was a good day for the Yare & Bures, with two in the top three finishers.

First home, after around three hours of exceptionally fast sailing, was traditional River Cruiser Ladybird helmed by Paul Dennis, finishing just ahead of India, sailed by Martin Thompson. Finishers then followed quickly, although a lull in the breeze left some making slow progress through the trees on Horning Street. On corrected times, results were extremely close, with just over 11 minutes separating the top 10 finishers.

First overall was Kate Davies sailing Yare & Bure "Purple Emperor", with Wayfarer "Selkie" helmed by Jeremy Evans (last year's winner in the same boat) 21 seconds behind on corrected time, and Yare & Bure Nevada Blue skippered by Kim West third. Ladybird was fourth, with one of the smaller River Cruisers "Pickle", helmed by Phil Montague, 5th. River cruisers then dominated until 9th place, with Alice Rose (Steve Burton) 6th, Vacuna (Simon Bryan) 7th, India 8th and Sabrina 2 (John Holmes) 9th. Completing the top ten was Jane Pye in a Norfolk Punt.

Overall Results:

Pos Class Sail No Boat Name Skipper Corrected Time

1 YBOD 3 Purple Emperor Kate Davies 02:52:32

2 Wayfarer W11323 Selkie Jeremy Evans 02:52:53

3 YBOD 100 Nevada Blue Kim West 02:58:12

4 River Cruiser 13 Ladybird Paul Dennis 02:59:30

5 River Cruiser 429 Pickle Phil Montague 03:00:10

6 River Cruiser 416 Alice Rose Steve Burton 03:01:28

7 River Cruiser 50 Vacuna Simon Bryan 03:01:43

8 River Cruiser 410 India Martin Thompson 03:02:35

9 River Cruiser 152 Sabrina 2 John Holmes 03:03:04

10 Norfolk Punt 103 PYE 03:03:48

11 River Cruiser 244 Catspaw Brian Wilkins 03:04:46

12 Norfolk Punt 96 Snowgoose Charlie Stewart 03:05:52

13 River Cruiser 379 Amantani George Brewis 03:09:55

14 RS400 638 0 Simon Spaul 03:12:20

15 Yeoman Y164 Nimrod Allan Dornan 03:13:40

16 Norfolk OD B67 Rattie Hugh Braidwood 03:14:27

17 Yeoman Y70 Two C Sons Paul Clarke 03:17:06

18 Waveney OD W5 Ragged Robin Alex New 03:17:50

19 Yeoman Y210 Hornet Caroline Gilbert 03:20:42

20 Yeoman Y11 Amethyst Amanda Brooks 03:23:39

21 Yeoman Y161 Damselfly Adrian Tooke 03:27:46

22 YBOD 40 White Wave Dominic Horner 03:30:19

23 River Cruiser 61 Gypsy Cath Lindon 03:37:45

24 YBOD 60 Willow Beauty Marianne Phoenix 03:39:29

25 Reedling RK9 Bulrush Chris Mayo 03:46:17

26 Production Cruiser 51 Hianna Mark Preston 04:29:08

27 River Cruiser 212 Catriona Chester Oliver 04:33:55

Feva and ILCA Chichester Harbour Series returns for a sixth season

 

Everything you love about the harbour series is back: exciting racing, spirited competition and unbeatable convenience.

The format is the same as always, and we are hoping to see both lots of familiar faces and new entrants who have moved up to Fevas and ILCAs.

What?

Three host clubs, three two-day events, three races each day.

Where?

A central rendez-vous point in the middle of the harbour.

Why?

To get as many sailors as possible out racing!

Who?

Anyone who belongs to any of the Chichester Harbour clubs or anyone who can launch from a Harbour club. All levels are very welcome. Bring your mates - everything is better with friends.

How?

Sign up here.

How much?

It's only a fiver a day, just to cover admin. You won't find better value or more fun racing.

What else?

The event builds Harbour community spirit and offers sailors big fleet racing with the ease of launching from your home club.

Why not?

Exactly!

In past years, we've had boats from clubs including Bosham, Hayling, Itchenor, Dell Quay, Emsworth, West Wittering, Chichester and we'd love to have more involved. Please join us.

For more information, join our WhatsApp.

Upcoming dates:

Thurs. 29 and Fri. 30 October, 2026 - Bosham Sailing Club hosts

Sat. 21 and Sun. 22 November, 2026 - Itchenor Sailing Club hosts

Sat. 17 and Sun. 18 April, 2027 - Hayling Island Sailing Club hosts

Building skills at the Sailia BIG Weekend in Wales

 

More than 80 delegates signed up to take part in the Salia BIG Weekend 2026 in Wales to stretch or refresh their skills, try something new or begin their journey towards becoming an instructor.

The annual RYA Cymru Wales event was hosted by Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre (10-11 October), sponsored by online booking platform Salia, and supported by Swansea Watersports.

With a wealth of opportunities both ashore and afloat, there was something for everyone from watersports enthusiasts and club volunteers to marine industry professionals keen to update and develop their knowledge.

Mixed conditions brought wind and rain on the Saturday - with the Northern Lights making for a memorable evening - then Sunday saw the sunshine breaking through and the wind filling in to enable another packed schedule of activities.

Organiser Hester Walker, Club Development Officer for RYA Cymru Wales, said: "It was rewarding to see so many people getting involved in so many different ways over one or both days. This year's Salia BIG Weekend attracted people from across Wales and beyond, including returnees and new faces, with beginner through to advanced sessions and RYA courses.

Many participants tried a new watersport, developed their knowledge and skills, gained a qualification or achieved important next steps towards becoming an instructor, including:

6 newly qualified RYA Safety Boat drivers

11 gained an RYA First Aid certificate

6 aspiring RYA Dinghy Instructors ticked off their Pre-Assessment

2 power boaters passed their instructor Pre-Assessment

3 sailors gained dinghy coastal skills and 3 acquired spinnaker skills

6 powerboaters learned how to plot and navigate a route from table to tide, 6 gained search and rescue expertise and 4 took part in a rescue and recovery session

14 participants gave wingsurfing or wingfoiling a go or progressed their skills

A dozen sailors took off with dinghy foiling

24 commercial skippers, instructors and principals attended a talk to learn from incidents and prosecutions in the marine industry

6 race instructors/coaches benefitted from CPD

8 enjoyed cruising on the Menai Strait including with Merched Y Mor

3 enjoyed a keelboat day sail and 4 ticked off their Keelboat Instructor endorsement

4 tackled AquaPaddle and 2 experienced Celtic Longboat Rowing with the Royal Welsh Yacht Club

Participants ranged in age from 13 to 75 and feedback included a heartfelt thanks from many who were inspired to have fun developing their personal experience and confidence on the water or gain qualifications to take back to their home clubs and venues.

"A massive 'thank you' to everyone involved in the organisation of the Big Weekend - I can appreciate the amount of hard work that has gone into making it such as success. My thanks also to Swansea Watersports and all the other instructors who generously gave their time in support of the Big Weekend. I will certainly be spreading the word amongst my water sport friends and recommending they come along to the Big Weekend 2027."

Look out for the return of the Sailia BIG Weekend in North Wales next autumn and in the meantime for our BIG Days Out in South Wales in Spring 2027, when RYA Cymru Wales will again be offering a breadth of opportunities for getting afloat to develop skills and gain qualifications on the water.

Remember to keep up to date with all the latest updates by following @RYACymruWales on Instagram and Facebook.

Notts County Sailing Club Winter Series 2026

 

We know of one or two local clubs in the East Midlands have very little water, so we bought they may like to know Notts County has lots.

Winter series starting this weekend at lunchtime (after the RS Open) Sunday 18th Oct (after that start at 1100) to 20th December. We have a daily or whole series fee, the whole series fee includes keeping your boat at club. Poster has PY numbers we can accommodate.

Full details can be found at members.ncsc.org.uk/event/1240943

A Sailing Holiday for Beginners — With Plenty to Do Ashore

For new sailors, I’d recommend a week sailing around the Greek Ionian Islands. It’s a wonderful introduction to sailing: beautiful turquoise bays, short hops between islands, pretty harbours, traditional Greek tavernas and plenty of opportunities to swim, explore villages and enjoy life ashore.

You don't need to be an experienced sailor. You can charter a yacht with a professional skipper, learn a few sailing skills along the way, and enjoy the holiday without the pressure of being responsible for the boat.

Day 1 — Arrive in Lefkada

Easy start · Marina and town

Arrive, meet your skipper, settle into your yacht and learn the basics of safety and life aboard.

Onshore activities: Explore Lefkada Town's colourful streets, browse local shops and enjoy your first Greek dinner at a waterfront taverna.

Day 2 — Meganisi

Short sail · Swimming and village life

Sail towards Meganisi, with a stop in a sheltered bay for a swim. Your skipper can show you how to steer, handle ropes and understand the sails.

Onshore activities: Wander around Vathy harbour, visit a traditional café or take a walk up to Spartochori for lovely views over the bay.

Day 3 — Ithaca

Island scenery · Walking and culture

Head towards Ithaca, the island associated with Homer's Odyssey. Enjoy the coastline and practise sailing under supervision.

Onshore activities: Explore the pretty harbour village of Kioni, walk its narrow lanes, find a beach or enjoy a long lunch overlooking the boats.

Day 4 — Discover more of Ithaca

A flexible day · Walking and local food

Keep this day relaxed, with a short sail to another bay or harbour depending on the weather.

Onshore activities: Walk inland through olive groves, visit Vathy's waterfront, browse local shops or take a taxi to a scenic viewpoint. This is also a good day for a longer lunch ashore.

Day 5 — Fiskardo, Kefalonia

Pretty harbour · Coastal exploring

Sail to Fiskardo, one of the Ionian's most attractive harbour villages, known for its colourful buildings and waterfront.

Onshore activities: Browse boutiques and galleries, take a coastal walk, find a beach or settle down for a seafood dinner. If conditions permit, explore a nearby cove by dinghy.

Day 6 — Kastos

Quiet island · Snorkelling and relaxation

Enjoy a quieter stretch of the Ionian, with time for a swim and perhaps a little more hands-on sailing.

Onshore activities: Explore the small village on foot, have a leisurely coffee, snorkel in clear water and enjoy a relaxed meal at a local taverna.

Day 7 — A final swim and return

Gentle sailing · Farewell to Greece

Sail back towards Lefkada, stopping for one last swim if time and weather allow. Your skipper will manage the return passage and yacht handover.

Onshore activities: Enjoy a final coffee or lunch ashore before departure, depending on your travel arrangements.

The itinerary is flexible rather than a fixed passage plan. The skipper will adjust destinations and sailing distances for the weather, daylight and the crew's comfort. The route above is a proposed outline, not a guarantee that every stop will be possible.

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GP14 Hot Toddy Regatta at Mullingar Cancelled This Weekend

 

The GP14 Class Association of Ireland has confirmed the cancellation of this weekend's Hot Toddy regatta at Mullingar Sailing Club, with plans to rearrange the event early next season.

The GP14 Hot Toddy regatta, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 17–18 October, at Mullingar Sailing Club on Lough Owel, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances affecting the host club.

The GP14 Class Association of Ireland confirmed the decision on Wednesday, apologising to the 25 competitors who had planned to travel to Mullingar for the two-day event.

The cancellation follows a bereavement within the club, leaving organisers unable to proceed with the planned weekend programme.

The GP14 Class Association committee intends to explore the possibility of rearranging the regatta for early next season.

The class's Annual General Meeting, which was due to take place during the weekend, will instead be organised via Zoom over the coming weeks.

No revised dates have yet been confirmed.

Historic sail training vessel Swan seeking new skipper

 

A UNIQUE opportunity has emerged to skipper the historic sail training vessel Swan.

The 126-year-old former fishing vessel is now used to provide hands-on training to the next generation of keen sailors.

This year she travelled to Harlingen in the Netherlands as part of the 2026 Tall Ships Races, before journeying on to Antwerp in Belgium, Stavanger in Norway and Aalborg in Denmark.

She then returned home with her crew of young people from Shetland.

Swan recently underwent a major upgrade, with extensive works taking place over winter last year to upgrade the toilet, shower and galley facilities on board.

A funding package of almost £100,000 was used for the upgrades, with contributions from Shetland Islands Council’s Coastal Communities Fund, Arven Offshore Wind Farm, Lerwick Port Authority, Peterson Energy Logistics and the Swan Trust’s own reserves.

Former skippers of the Swan include Eli Pacey and 2025 Shetland sportsperson of the year Maggie Adamson.

The Swan Trust said that it was seeking a qualified skipper to join the crew for the 2027 summer season, adding the role would offer a “fantastic experience” for the right person.

It said the new skipper would lead Swan around Shetland, the north east of Scotland and on “international journeys to the Faroe Islands”.

“The role would suit a someone keen on adventure who understands the importance and value of sail training to our younger sailors, and the quality of experience for our public sailing trips,” the trust said.

The role would be held from 1 April to 30 September 2027, with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 pro rata.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 12 November.

Allspars Final Fling Dinghy Regatta 2026 will be the best ever

 

It's this weekend 17-18 October 2026 !!   The Allspars Final Fling 2026! 

We've been working hard with the team at Royal Western Yacht Club to make this year's event the best Final Fling yet.

Over the years, the regatta has grown into one of the UK's favourite end-of-season dinghy events, attracting an incredible variety of boats and sailors. With that growth has come valuable feedback, and we've been listening.

For 2026, our new Principal Race Officer is developing updated race course formats designed to improve the on-water experience for all competitors, particularly where faster and slower handicap fleets share the same race area.

The aim is simple: more great racing, fewer frustrations, and plenty of fun, whether you're sailing a Mirror, Merlin Rocket, Phantom, B14, Moth, Skiff or anything in between.

We're also delighted to confirm that the 2026 Final Fling will host:

B14 Traveller Series event

Phantom Open Meeting

Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller event

Part of Port of Plymouth Sailing Association Traveller Series

And of course, we'll be looking to bring back the ever-popular Round Breakwater Race, weather permitting.

Food suppers available at the club Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the event over the years. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and grow.

rwyc.org/race/final-fling-dinghy-regatta-2026

A Shared Ambition

 

The Island Sailing Club has announced Henri-Lloyd as an Official Partner of the Club and the 2027 Round the Island Race.

The partnership brings together two names deeply connected to British sailing, united by a passion for the sport, technical innovation and getting more people out on the water. Taking place on Saturday 10 July 2027, the Round the Island Race will once again see sailors of all ages and abilities tackle the famous 50.1 nautical-mile course around the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Cowes.

Since 1963, Henri-Lloyd has been developing products that help sailors take on the challenges of life on the water. From equipping Sir Francis Chichester and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on their historic voyages to working with today’s offshore racers, the brand has continually pushed the boundaries of marine clothing.

Today, Henri-Lloyd combines more than 60 years of experience with a focus on the future, creating technical sailing apparel for the demands of modern sailing while inspiring more people to get out on the water.

The Round the Island Race brings together everything that makes the sport special. From professional racing teams to family cruisers and first-time competitors, it’s a celebration of adventure, competition and the sailing community.

Bringing more people onto the water

Throughout 2027, Henri-Lloyd will have a strong presence at the Island Sailing Club and the Round the Island Race, engaging with members, competitors and visitors through its latest collections and a range of experiences on and around the water. The partnership also reflects Henri-Lloyd’s commitment to Cowes, the heart of British sailing, and its ongoing support of UKSA, helping young people develop their skills and confidence on the water.

This sits alongside a shared ambition to introduce more people to sailing. In 2026, Henri-Lloyd launched Sail Free, an initiative working with RYA training centres to help more people get out on the water, offering qualifying customers a £300 voucher towards recognised sailing courses.

A partnership built around sailing

Justin Cooper, Marketing Officer for the Island Sailing Club, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Henri-Lloyd as a partner of the Island Sailing Club and the Round the Island Race. Few brands have such a genuine connection to British sailing. Henri-Lloyd has been part of some of the sport’s greatest moments, and that history makes them a natural partner for us.

Together, we want to celebrate everything that makes sailing special, while encouraging more people to get involved and experience it for themselves.”

Tom McMullen, Chief Marketing & Product Officer at Henri-Lloyd, said: “The Island Sailing Club and Round the Island Race are iconic institutions in British sailing, and we’re proud to be partnering with them. The race has an incredible history and continues to be one of the highlights of the sailing calendar. We’re excited to build on that success, bring some fresh ideas and make the experience even more special for everyone involved.”

Micro and Gem Championships 2026 at Stour Sailing Club

 

The weekend of 10th and 11th October saw the eagerly anticipated and hotly contested end of season championships for Micro 18 and Gem yachts on the river Stour, sailed from Manningtree.

With a crew of two, these 18ft lifting-keel boats meet the Micro cup rule, one size down from Mini Cuppers. They were designed by Stephen Jones and Rob Humphreys respectively. They race level with some personalisation for those with added roach sail area and keel modifications.

9 entrants in total sailed over the weekend in varying conditions - a gusty 20+ mph westerly on Saturday producing some dramatic downwind sailing and a more gentle 10mph WSW through to NSW on Sunday requiring different skills. Temperatures were below what we have been used to recently, but the multi-race format kept everyone warm (unless you capsized!).

With different scoring and discards across both the passage races out to and back from the race area and the windward/leeward series, the close racing provided for different winners.

The club and fleet once again appreciate East Anglian Sailing School's support with their sponsorship providing a selection of goodies, supplemented by SSC bottles and silverware, allowing every competitor and race support person taking away a 'prize' at the end of the day.

Micro/Gem Championship: (from 5 windward/leeward races)

1st Pathogem (Gem) Rheanna Pavey and Ed Roberts

2nd Italia (Gem) Ed and Nick Evans

3rd Muscle (Micro 18) Ian and Holly Pavey

Gem Championship: (From 4 passage races and windward/leewards)

1st Italia (Gem) Ed and Nick Evans

2nd Pathogem (Gem) Rheanna Pavey and Ed Roberts

3rd Gazelle (Gem) Andrew Thwaites and Alex Youngs

Passage Race Series Winners:

1st Gazelle (Gem) Andrew Thwaites and Alex Youngs

Stour Sailing Club extends a warm welcome (and free launching and moorings) for visiting Gem, Micro 18, or derivatives to join us in club racing in 2027 and especially the end of season championships in September/October (contact details via the website).

www.stoursailingclub.co.uk