Emirates GBR runners-up in Auckland on wild day on Waitemata Harbour

 

The Emirates GBR SailGP Team secured their second consecutive podium finish of the 2026 SailGP Season in full-on conditions at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland.

History was made in the City of Sails as SailGP debuted a split-fleet format on day two of the Grand Prix. The decision to run a split fleet followed Saturday's explosive opening day, which saw a major collision between the home team, the Black Foils, and the DS Team France SailGP Team, which put both teams out of the final day of racing.

Saturday's conditions were big but stable. Sunday's were fresh to frightening, with changeable gusts and rain squalls pushing wind speeds close to 60 km/h.

Emirates GBR started the day in fine form in their Group A fleet race, taking the win ahead of the NorthStar Canadian Team, Germany, and Italy. All teams raced on the edge, narrowly escaping incident in the testing conditions. NorthStar hit a near record breaking speed of 102 km/h at one point, just shy of SailGP's all-time race speed record of 103.93 km.

Meanwhile, in Group B, the BONDS Flying Roos dominated and qualify for the Grand Final, followed by Spain, who out-hustled Artemis SailGP Team.

In the Grand Final, the British team finished ahead of Spain but behind the BONDS Flying Roos in the winner-takes-all showdown. The three SailGP heavyweights are the only teams in the 13-strong fleet to have won a SailGP Championship, and the gloves were off as they exchanged blows in huge gusts on Auckland's iconic Waitemata Harbour.

Emirates GBR SailGP Team Strategist Hannah Mills added:

"It was a busy day in the office, a tight racecourse, massive pressure changes, and boats coming from all sorts of angles with the wind shifts. It was all on. That meant every team member had to be completely on their game, making the right calls just to get around the course in one piece, and I felt we did that really well.

"It's only event two of the season, and after seeing what happened yesterday, making sure the people and the boat were safe was the priority. It was a risk-versus-reward call, and backing off when we did was the right decision. We'll take that second place, roll on Sydney."

British fans can next see Emirates GBR in action in Sydney, Australia, as SailGP remains in the Southern Hemisphere for one more event — the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix — on February 28-March 1.

RS Elite Fleet Charts Independent Course

 

The RS Elite Class is set for a significant transition in 2026.

The RS Elite Class Association and RS Sailing have agreed a planned handover of manufacturing rights. The move will allow the class to operate independently.

Launched in 2004, the RS Elite is a three-person 7.4-metre keelboat designed by Phil Morrison. It was created as a modern interpretation of the classic one-design racing yacht.

Since its debut, the class has developed competitive fleets across the UK and Ireland. Racing takes place in Anglesey, Belfast Lough, Burnham-on-Crouch and Hayling Island, with international fleets in Norway and Antigua.

In Ireland, Dunmore East continues to expand. Seven boats were active at the end of last season, with further growth expected this year.

Northern Ireland's Gerry Reid, Chair of the RS Elite Association, said the change marks “an exciting step for the Elite Class”.

“We are incredibly proud of the boat and the community that has grown around it,” he said. “Moving forward independently allows the class to build on its strengths, focus on growth and continue delivering great racing for our sailors.”

Recently appointed RS Sailing CEO Alex Newton-Southon described the transition as “a positive step for both RS Sailing and the Elite Class Association”.

He said the move gives the class “the independence to shape its own future while building on the solid foundations already in place”.

RS Sailing will continue to focus on its wider portfolio of performance dinghies.

There was no response from RS Sailing to Afloat.ie requests this week for further comment beyond the statement issued by the Association.

The Association said it will now concentrate on supporting emerging fleets, including Dunmore East, while strengthening established centres.

Round Ireland 2026 Fleet Grows To 15 Entries, Early Bird Entry Closes End of February

 

The entry list for the Round Ireland Yacht Race 2026 has grown to 15 boats following three more registrations over the weekend of 14 February.

All three new additions are visiting entries, reinforcing the strong early overseas presence already noted in the fleet.

They are MZUNGU! (JPK 10.80) entered by Sam White (RORC/RNSA), Qualia (Jeanneau SO 44DS) entered by Rolf van Beek, and VENOMOUS (Carroll Marine 60) entered by Graeme Lewis (RORC).

The latest update means that 12 of the 15 boats currently entered are non-Irish or carry clear UK and international affiliations.

A significant number are linked to the Royal Ocean Racing Club, underlining the race’s continued appeal within the UK offshore circuit.

As previously reported on Afloat.ie, early entries already showed nine of the first 12 boats were visiting campaigns.

The race, organised by Wicklow Sailing Club in association with RORC and the Royal Irish Yacht Club, starts from Wicklow Harbour on Saturday, 20 June 2026.

Monohulls are scheduled to start at 13:00, followed by multihulls at 13:10.

The 704-nautical-mile course runs clockwise around Ireland, leaving all islands — except Rockall — to starboard.

The race carries 20 bonus points in the RORC Season’s Championship and is scored under IRC, Class 40 and MOCRA rules.

Entries opened on 14 January and further additions are expected as teams firm up summer offshore programmes.

Entries submitted and paid in full before the end of February 2026, in accordance with Notice of Race 11.3, qualify for an early entry discount of up to €400.

The closing date for entries is 31 May 2026.

Corsica The Mediterranean Must Go To Island

 

Sailing itinerary  for Corsica that blends daily sailing legs with great on-shore activities — from stunning natural anchorages and historic towns to swimming, hiking, and local culture. It’s ideal for a bareboat charter if you’re confident sailing, or you can adapt it for a skipper-led trip.

🗓️ 7-Day Corsica Sailing Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive in Ajaccio & Sail to Cala d’Orzu

Sailing: Ajaccio → Cala d’Orzu (≈3 h)

Onshore Activities:

Explore Ajaccio before departure — stroll the old town and harbour, visit Maison Bonaparte, or the waterfront markets.

Anchor in Cala d’Orzu for your first swim in clear Mediterranean waters.

Overnight: Anchorage at Cala d’Orzu.

Day 2 — Cala d’Orzu to Bonifacio

Sailing: Cala d’Orzu → Bonifacio (≈4 h)

Onshore Activities:

Walk Bonifacio’s medieval streets and citadel perched on dramatic limestone cliffs.

Visit the King of Aragon’s Staircase or take an organised cliff boat tour to see caves and grottos.

Overnight: Bonifacio marina.

Day 3 — Bonifacio & Lavezzi Islands

Sailing: Bonifacio → Lavezzi Islands (≈1–2 h)

Onshore Activities:

Snorkel, swim or paddle board among Lavezzi’s protected marine waters.

Hike short paths around the island for panoramic views and secluded beaches.

Overnight: Anchorage in a sheltered cove.

Day 4 — Sail to Porto-Vecchio

Sailing: Lavezzi → Porto-Vecchio

Onshore Activities:

Wander Porto-Vecchio’s old town and ancient citadel ramparts.

Optional: Relax or explore nearby Palombaggia Beach, famous for white sands and crystal water.

Overnight: Porto-Vecchio marina.

Day 5 — Porto-Vecchio → Rondinara Bay

Sailing: Porto-Vecchio → Rondinara Bay

Onshore Activities:

Enjoy Rondinara, one of Corsica’s most beautiful natural bays — kayak, snorkel or sunbathe.

Hike nearby coastal paths or chill on board.

Overnight: Anchorage in Rondinara.

Day 6 — Rondinara → Propriano

Sailing: Rondinara → Propriano (≈3–4 h)

Onshore Activities:

Explore the charming port town of Propriano.

Visit the Church of Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde and nearby beaches (e.g., Plage de Baraci) with opportunities for paddleboarding and kayaking.

Overnight: Propriano marina.

Day 7 — Propriano → Ajaccio

Sailing: Propriano → Ajaccio (≈3–4 h)

Onshore Activities:

Return to Ajaccio for your final evening.

Sample Corsican cuisine in a local restaurant and stroll the bustling port promenade.

Overnight: Ajaccio marina.

🧭 Tips & Ideas

Timing: Best sailing months are May–September — warm waters and calmer winds.

Weather: Watch for the Mistral wind, especially in the Bonifacio Strait — it can affect crossings.

Extras: Consider a snorkelling day, a short wine-tasting visit onshore, or a coastal hike if conditions are calm.

Cultural Highlights: Corsica’s Genoese towers dot many coastal points — mini hikes to these historical sites make great onshore excursions.

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SailGP Returns To Auckland For High-Stakes Showdown

 

SailGP returns to Auckland this weekend with a full fleet expected on the start line. The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix takes place on February 14th to 15th on Waitematā Harbour. It is the second event of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship.

Organisers say this will be SailGP’s largest purpose-built Race Stadium to date. All 13 international teams are pending final testing to compete, following a major global repair effort after dramatic incidents in Perth.

New Zealand’s Black Foils suffered a heavy collision with Switzerland in the season opener. A two-metre section of the port hull was rebuilt in the UK and shipped to Auckland for final assembly. Specialist crews have integrated the new structure and realigned control systems to meet class safety standards.

Spain’s Los Gallos also return after a pre-season training crash ruled them out of Perth.

SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said the fleet’s recovery was a significant effort. “The collisions we saw in Perth really tested our resilience,” he said. “To have the full fleet back on the start line in Auckland is a testament to the skill and commitment of everyone involved.”

More than 25,000 fans attended last year’s inaugural Auckland event. The tight harbour course and shifting sea breeze are expected to produce close racing.

Home driver Peter Burling said racing in Auckland carries extra weight. “Coming home gives us a real opportunity to reset and to show what this team is capable of,” he said. “Racing in front of a home crowd here in Auckland is always our favourite event.”

Defending champions Emirates GBR arrive as early-season leaders after victory in Perth. Led by Dylan Fletcher, the British crew held off Australia’s BONDS Flying Roos and France in the opening final.

Newcomers Sweden and a resurgent United States signalled intent with strong early performances.

Spain driver Diego Botin said his team is ready to rejoin the fight. “Missing Perth was tough, but now the focus is fully on Auckland,” he said. “The level across the fleet is so high this year, so every race matters.”

Racing follows SailGP’s short-format structure. Identical F50 foiling catamarans compete in multiple fleet races, with the top three progressing to a winner-takes-all final.

Broadcast coverage will air across major international networks, including TNT Sports in the UK and Sky Sport NZ in New Zealand.

Isle of Wight school pupils to receive free sailing lessons

 

By 2027, all Year 5 pupils (aged nine to ten) will take part in free sailing sessions as part of a programme led by the Seaview Sailing Trust.

Currently delivered at the Sea View Yacht Club, the programme will expand Islandwide through a new partnership with UKSA, which will support delivery at its Cowes base.

Andrea Minton Beddoes, chair of the Seaview Sailing Trust, said: "We are delighted that UKSA will become our second partner on the Island, working alongside the Sea View Yacht Club – and that our programme can be Island wide from next year.

"Fundamentally, we believe everyone growing up on the Isle of Wight should have the opportunity to learn to sail. It helps children develop so many life skills and, later on, can unlock nautical and maritime career opportunities in one of our Island’s biggest industries."

This year, the programme will reach 31 of the Isle of Wight's 37 primary schools, with UKSA enabling full coverage by 2027.

Of the schools taking part this season, 26 will complete lessons at the Sea View Yacht Club and five at UKSA.

By 2027, every pupil will receive a minimum of five three-hour sailing sessions during the school year, delivered by qualified instructors.

Some schools will offer up to ten sessions. In 2025, a total of 723 pupils received 4,446 free lessons, a 41 per cent increase on the previous year.

This figure will rise to 949 pupils in the coming season.

Each child receives sustained, weekly tuition over a term, working towards official RYA Dinghy Stage 1 or Stage certification.

Catherine Dixon, chief executive of UKSA, said: "At UKSA, we believe every young person should have access to the water, no matter where they live or their background, and we are incredibly proud to partner with the Seaview Sailing Trust to help make that vision a reality for children across the whole Island."

The Seaview Sailing Trust was established in 2022, and has since funded more than 10,000 three-hour sailing sessions for 1,792 children.

200th Cowes Week annual regatta.2026

 

After one hundred and ninety-nine (and a half!) years there's just three more days to wait until entries open for the 200th Cowes Week annual regatta.

We'd be willing to bet that there weren't any sailors racing in 1826 who would've dreamed that 200 years later the regatta would be the biggest and most famous Corinthian regatta in the world. But, while the boats have changed, the ethos remains the same. Passionate sailors coming together in the first week of August, in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, to race boats against each other, to meet friends old and new and to enjoy a fabulous week of parties.

Super early-bird entries will open at 00:01 on Friday 13th February and run for three weeks until Friday 6th March. The Notice of Race will be online and call for entries from 37 different classes, ranging from the evergreen Flying 15 dinghy right up to the TP52s in Class Zero. The only major change in the NOR is the move from the ISC Rating System for Performance Cruiser and Club Cruiser divisions to the RYA endorsed and RORC run YTC rating system. YTC is a free rating system that's becoming increasingly popular with the cruiser racer community, and the Cowes Week Sailing Committee felt now was the right time to move to YTC. For more information and to get a YTC rating go here after February 16th.

Cowes Week has always been about an eclectic mix of boats, and the regatta committee is delighted that the classic classes of the Solent such as the XOD and Solent Sunbeam remain regular attendees, along with newer classes such as the Weekend Warriors, racing stock production boats under the YTC handicap system. It really is a regatta for everyone. If you can't find a class in which to enter your particular boat, please let us know on entries@cowesweek.co.uk. If we can find a few like-minded sailors with similar boats, we will certainly put a class together for you.

Everyone at Cowes Week is mindful of the cost of racing boats, and we've worked hard to prevent fees from rising, keeping entry prices at the same level as 2025 and ensuring the Bicentenary Regatta remains accessible to as many sailors as possible. Almost everybody who works at the regatta is a volunteer, and it takes 200 of them from nine different yacht clubs to make the event happen. It's Corinthian on the water and can only happen thanks to those hard-working volunteers.

We are expecting a bumper entry for the 200th anniversary regatta. Entry numbers have been up over the last couple of years, and we've already had a lot of enthusiastic calls to the office from people wanting to enter for 2026. We've also received our first entry - on a list that we're predicting will be over 600 long come August - from Royal Yacht Squadron Commodore Robert Bicket;

"I dropped my deposit cheque in before Christmas! Entries weren't open at the time but I wanted to be first and to support the team as they prepare for the 200th anniversary regatta. I can't wait for Cowes Week to come round in August - it's one of my favourite regattas of the year. I love racing on the Solent and Cowes Week really is very special. All 200 of them! Amazing!"

Race Day 1 is Saturday August 1st 2026, and we're planning for the first start off the RYS line to be the J70 class at 10.30am. Prizegiving is on Friday August 7th.

The Bicentenary Regatta. Literally, history in the making. Be there!

To keep up with everything planned for the Bicentenary Regatta, we'd encourage competitors, spectators and fans of the regatta to subscribe to the Cowes Week monthly newsletter.

Alongside on-the-water updates, the newsletter will also share what's planned shoreside for the Bicentenary year, plus our Recollections of Cowes series - short personal reflections on what Cowes Week means to sailors across the sport. Recent issues have featured Ian Walker, our new PRO Philip Warwick, Shirley Robertson and photographer Paul Wyeth, with many more voices to come as we count down to August.

2026 Mirror Class Events

 

 

With the class going from strength to strength, and whilst second-hand boats were being snapped up instantly, the winter has seen the highest number of new boats being built for many years which has in turn helped to put more quality second-hand boats back into the market.

To support this increase in demand, and as the class builds toward the 2027 World Championship in the UK (Poole), we have an expanded calendar for 2026, that includes a circuit for the 1st time in many years. We also have club fleets growing around the country, with Plymouth and Poole joining the traditional hotbeds of Mirror sailing, such as Netley, Itchenor, Bassenthwaite, Derwent Reservoir, Restronguet and Brightlingsea.

The major events are:

The circuit will consist of 8 events with 4 event results to count, with the Nationals counting for double points. The Mirror team (Helm/Crew) with the best result to count over the 4 events will be crowned series winner. To encourage younger crews to start helming, the team may swap round for different events and still qualify.

The qualifying events are the following Championships: Spring, Westerns, Southerns, Northerns, Nationals, Welsh, Easterns and Inlands. To add extra incentive (if any is needed) Hyde Sails have kindly agreed to provide spot prizes and the chance to win a spinnaker if you enter one or more events - the more you enter the higher your chances of winning.

In addition regional open meetings are being added to the calendar including:

Poole YC (Venue for the 2027 World Championship)

Looe SC (A world class family venue in its own right)

Hollingworth Lake SC

Hunts SC (including a training day)

Entries for Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta 2026 Open

 

Entries are open for the Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta, returning from 26 – 28 June at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington.

Now firmly established as a highlight of the East Coast sailing calendar, the regatta welcomes a broad range of classic sail and motor boats, combining competitive racing with a relaxed social programme ashore. The weekend will feature an optional race on Friday evening, followed by a three-race series across Saturday and Sunday in the waters of Harwich Harbour, Dovercourt Bay, and the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Separate classes will be run for Deben Cherubs, Stellas, Gaffers, Yachts, and Motor Boats, with the popular Parade of Power returning for motor boat entrants.

Alongside the racing, competitors and guests can enjoy a full social programme hosted at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, reinforcing the friendly and inclusive atmosphere the event is known for.

Dates: 26-28 June 2026

Location: Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington

Eligibility: The regatta is an invitational event. Eligible entries include sailing and motor yachts of pre-1970 design and traditional construction. Sailing yachts should be Bermuda or gaff rigged and built in wood or steel. Modern classic yachts with wooden or steel hulls are also welcome to apply.

 Entry forms and further event details are available online at: www.syhclassicregatta.co.uk

J/111 UK Nationals 2026 : Close Racing Guaranteed on the Solent

 

The J/111 UK National Championship returns to the Solent from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 July 2026, hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club and run from the Hamble River. With a reputation for tight one-design racing and competitive fleets, the event promises another high-intensity weekend of performance sailing.

Adding to the atmosphere, the J Cup UK will take place on the same weekend, bringing the J community together both on and off the water.

Few boats inspire the same loyalty as the J/111. Long-time owner Tony Mack sums it up neatly: "I have owned 6 racing yachts and, without doubt, the J111 is my favourite. A boat that is fast in the light, planes in a breeze is great fun" That blend of pace and accessibility is exactly why recent UK Nationals have gone down to the wire, often being decided in the final race on the final day.

the appeal goes deeper than pure speed. The J/111's owner-driver rule, allowance of just one Category 3 professional, and a strict two-new-sails-per-year limit keep the class refreshingly free of an arms race. For many teams, it's the ideal step up from displacement racing into something more dynamic, without sacrificing fairness or affordability.

The strength of the class is clear to see across the Solent. Week in, week out, J/111s line up to deliver relentlessly close racing. At the J Cup, boats JourneyMaker 11, Frequent Flyer and Jagerbomb traded wins throughout the series, before the same names — joined by McFly — continued their points-tight battles across the season. Margins are small, mistakes are punished, and consistency is king.

Fast, physical and uncompromising, the J/111 fleet is very much alive — and growing. For owners looking to join the action, Key Yachting currently have a couple of J/111s on brokerage, making this an ideal time to get involved with one of the UK's most competitive one-design classes.

Entries for the 2026 J/111 UK Nationals are expected to be strong. If you enjoy hard racing, tight rules and a fleet where every race matters, this is one Solent fixture not to miss.

World Sailing invites responses from global sailing community as part of Olympic events review

 

World Sailing is inviting responses from the global sailing community as part of its review of Olympic events for the post-LA28 Games programme.

The review is required under its regulations, in this case Regulation 11 which mandates that at least four Olympic events are placed under review every four years.

At last year's Annual Conference, the World Sailing General Assembly voted to place the Men's Kite, Women's Kite, Mixed Dinghy and Mixed Multihull under review.

Following the review, this year's General Assembly will vote, deciding for each event to either:

retain the event and equipment,

retain the event but evolve the equipment,

retain the event but adopt entirely new equipment,

replace with a new event (equipment to be determined).

Where there is a vote to evolve or change equipment, that will be subject to a further review for a final decision in 2027. The full text of Regulation 11 can be read here.

Proposals will be considered by a joint events and equipment committee working group.

How to submit a proposal

Proposals to inform and support the working group can be submitted by:

Member National Authorities,

World Sailing Class Associations,

Continental Associations,

Associate Members,

Committees, Sub-committees or Commissions,

World Sailing Race Officials.

Proposals should be submitted to proposals@sailing.org using the template available here. The deadline for these proposals is 31 March 2026. Proposals submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

Decisions related to Olympic sailing events will be subject to approval by the International Olympic Committee.

Musto Skiff 2026 UK Circuit and Training update

 

The Musto Skiff is a boat with a steep learning curve, which is what makes it so much fun to sail, and it is always good to see the class continue the great ethos of helping each other with tips, advice and camaraderie. Additionally, the Class WhatsApp and Facebook groups continue to be hotspots for help and advice, while egging on the enthusiasm across the country!

With the new GBR committee team in place, we have been quick off the mark to finalise our events calendar for the 2026 season. We now have a packed calendar for events and training, and we are also pleased to confirm the continued sponsorship with Noble Marine Insurance, who will be our Event Title Sponsor for this year's UK National Championship in September, as well as once again supporting our formal training programme for this season.

Here are the latest dates and venues for 2026 UK events and training for the Musto Skiff class:

Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff National Championship 2026

10-13 Sept: East Lothian Yacht Club, North Berwick, Scotland

UK Inland Championship 2026

21-22 Mar: Grafham Water Sailing Club (part of Ovington Inlands)

Musto Skiff 2026 Southern Circuit

25-26 Apr: Stokes Bay Sailing Club

9-10 May: WPNSA

27-28 Jun: Medway Yacht Clu

4-5 Jul: Ullswater Lord Birkett Trophy*

29-30 Aug: Stone Sailing Club

31 Oct - 1 Nov: Itchenor Sailing Club

Musto Skiff 2026 Scottish & Northern Circuit

25-26 Apr: Ullswater Yacht Club

15-17 May: Largs Sailing Club

4-5 Jul: Ullswater Lord Birkett Trophy*

1-2 Aug: Chanonry Sailing Club

15-16 Aug: Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club

19-20 Sept: Dalgety Bay Sailing Club

*Joint event for Southern Circuit and Scottish & Northern Circuit.

Musto Skiff 2026 Formal Training - Sponsored by Noble Marine Insurance

18-19 Apr: Organised training weekend at Ullswater Yacht Club

8 May: Organised training day at WPNSA (Pre-Event)

9 Sept: Organised training day at East Lothian Yacht Club (Pre-Nationals)

Events can change during the season, so always check with the host sailing club or the GBR class committee closer to the event. Any changed schedules are also often shared on the GBR class member WhatsApp group and Facebook group.

The small Mainsail X will also be a big focus this season, with demo sails available for those who want to try it out both here in the UK and in some other countries. If you are keen, get in touch with anyone in the GBR class committee to find out how to arrange a test sail in the UK or to borrow it for one of our organised event weekends.

The small Mainsail X will also be featured at the upcoming RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 at Farnborough International over the weekend of 21-22 February. The Musto Skiff boat will be on display in the Musto clothing section of the P&B stand, with Ovington Boats running a limited special offer deal on any Mainsail X orders placed over the show weekend.

The sailing season will be here before we know it, so get your calendar updated and get ready for a fun season ahead and some great racing!

Irish Sailing League 2026 Set for April Showdown in Dún Laoghaire

 

The Irish Sailing League 2026 will take place from 18–19 April at the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire.

Racing will be contested in identical J80 one-design keelboats. Each team will consist of five mixed-gender sailors representing their home club. The event features short, high-intensity races lasting just 15 minutes. Racing is umpired, and all boats are included in the entry fee.

“Teams will compete in up to 30 races across the weekend,” said an event spokesperson. “There will be minimal downtime, with continuous action on the water.”

One or two teams will rotate off each round, ensuring fast turnarounds and sustained racing pressure.

All boats will be supplied and rigged by the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School. This levels the playing field, with results based solely on teamwork, tactics, and crew skill.

Entry is limited to 10 teams, with only a few places remaining. Interested clubs are encouraged to register promptly to secure a place.