2021 J/24 World Championship cancelled

The International J/24 Class Association and the Parkstone Yacht Club (Poole, United Kingdom) have cancelled the 2021 J/24 World Championship scheduled for September 26-October 1. Despite encouraging progress being made toward the UK’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the continuing UK lockdown created too much uncertainty regarding International travel. “We know that this will cause a great deal of disappointment, not only to the Organizing Committee who have worked hard for over four years to deliver a superb event but also to the J/24 community across the world,” said Regatta Chairman Bryan Drake. “Both the OC and the J/24 crews were hoping that the pandemic would be behind us all by now so that we could have looked forward to a fabulous fortnight later this year, but there is too much uncertainty to make this viable.” The 2020 Worlds were also to be held at Parkstone Yacht Club before they were cancelled due to COVID-19. The current plan for the 2022 Worlds is for the event to be held March 12-19in Mendoza, Argentina.

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Sailing Club which provides free sailing for children gets new boats

Teesdale Sailing and Watersports Club, based at Grassholme Reservoir in Lunedale, has a team of Royal Yachting Association qualified instructors who teach children to sail. Such has been the success of the programme, that some of the youngsters have gone on to gain regional and national recognition. Last year Covid-19 meant that no instruction could take place, but the club submitted a bid to the Teesdale Area Action Partnership for funds to replace its fleet of 20-year-old junior training boats. It secured £2,900 from TAP through the Youth Fund and £2,990 from Cllr Stephen Hugill’s Neighbourhood Budget. Imogen Gibb, the RYA Principal at the club, said: “I can’t wait to start teaching kids to sail in these fantastic new boats." The junior club has been renamed for the 2020 season as the ‘On Board’ club to fit in with the RYA national branding, and will start to operate on Saturdays from early May onwards. “Sailing is a great Covid safe outdoor sport” said club Commodore Anthony Tubbs. “We are really looking forward to getting back on the water and introducing youngsters to this exhilarating pastime. "The new boats will really help us to introduce even more young people to the sport, and we thank the TAAP for their support. Without this grant we would not have been able to continue to offer this opportunity." Adam White, Teesdale Area Action Partnership co-ordinator, said: “Supporting activities for children and young people is one of our key priorities and so we are delighted to provide this grant to Teesdale Sailing and Watersports Club. "As well as encouraging children to exercise and enjoy the fresh air, the club offers an opportunity to make friends and try a sport that is not as readily available in our area. "We hope the new boats will allow them to continue this good work for years to come.” Instruction and use of boats is free to make it accessible to all, parents or guardians of a child who is interested can email info@tdswc.org.uk for details.

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Round the Island Race: Opens for 2021 entries

Organised by the much-respected Island Sailing Club, the Round the Island has always been one of the UK’s largest participation sporting events and regularly attracts over 1,500 boats and thousands of sailors. This year the race will be held on 3rd July and celebrates its 90th anniversary, and with so many high-profile events being cancelled, the Round the Island is being tipped as one of the biggest events to be staged since the UK’s first lockdown a year ago. One of the unique attractions of the race is its even-handedness and the opportunity for Olympic and World champion sailors to compete on the same racecourse with amateurs, families and club sailors of all ages. Record breaking Whilst the majority of the boats will simply enjoy the challenge of getting all the way round, there will be many teams aiming to beat the existing course records. The current monohull record continues to be held by Mike Slade on ICAP Leopard, who in the near-perfect conditions of 2013 posted an elapsed time of three hours 43 minutes and 50 seconds. The multihull class, introduced in 1961, generally achieves even faster times, as shown in 2017 when Ned Collier Wakefield’s Concise10 flew round in just two hours 22 minutes and 23 seconds. “The Island Sailing Club are delighted to launch the 2021 Race. Sailors are desperate to get back out on their boats, and our race is perfectly timed and definitely provides a unique and thrilling experience for all of the crews. “Over the past 90 years approximately 500,000 sailors and 70,000 boats have been challenged by this race – those are some impressive statistics!” “The focus for 2021 is on organising a great race on the water. While the UK Government’s roadmap out of lockdown suggests we will be able to run some of our usual social activities ashore, we are very mindful of the possible need to avoid large gatherings over the race weekend. “No decisions have been taken at this stage, and we will be updating our plans in line with the easing of restrictions over the coming weeks and months. Naturally, we expect those taking part to follow all of the current guidelines in place for the race, and we will be providing a summary of guidance from relevant authorities through a dedicated page on the event website. “We will be asking everyone to check this regularly, familiarise themselves with the information and help make the event safe for us all.” The ethos of a ‘Race for All’ continues at pace this year with the first Windeler Cup competition to set sail after the main fleet departs from Cowes, allowing small keelboat racers from the Daring, Dragon, Etchells, Flying Fifteen, Mermaid, Redwing, Sunbeam, Swallow, Sonar, Squib, RS Elite, Victory and XOD classes to join in the fun with an exciting Solent Race. Also, the race weekend is extended to welcome competitors from the rowing and kitesurfing worlds, who will enjoy their own Round the Island on the Thursday and Friday before the main sailing race on Saturday 3rd July. Spectators can enjoy a fantastic view of all the action from many points on the Island’s breath-taking coastline. The organisers are working with Visit Isle of Wight to produce a comprehensive guide to the best ‘fresh air’ viewing spots with associated public transport, parking, facilities and refreshment information. The race continues to be supported by official partners Chelsea Magazines, Helly Hansen, Haven Knox-Johnston (previously MS Amlin Insurance) and Raymarine. Helly Hansen, the Official Clothing Partner, are launching a capsule collection in partnership with the Island Sailing Club. There are openings for new partners in this year’s race and beyond; email sponsorship@islandsc.org.uk to start the conversation. Meanwhile, the Round the Island Race continues to support and fundraise for its official charity, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. The Trust’s amazing work is focused on rebuilding confidence of young people after cancer, through sailing and adventure. To enter Britain’s favourite race, go to the event Website. For all the latest news follow on social media and please use hashtags #RIR21, #90years and #RaceForAll.

UK Navy Returns to Tall Ship Training

For the first time in decades U.K. Royal Navy sailors are learning the art of seafaring on a traditional tall ship. Over four months junior sailors are crewing TS Tenacious, giving them a unique insight into the days of sail and the chance to pick up key leadership skills. The square rigger is running in and out of Portsmouth with Royal Navy sailors performing tasks ranging from heaving and hauling lines to set the sails, to watchkeeping and steering. The use of the Jubilee Sailing Trust’s Tenacious is helping to plug the gap left by the closure of the Navy’s command and leadership school in the Brecon Beacons due to the pandemic. “In a difficult period for Royal Navy training due to the pandemic, the use of the Jubilee Sailing Trust has allowed us to continue to provide top quality core leadership and team training in a maritime context,” said Commander Adrian Coulthard from the Navy’s training organization. “It has also meant we have been able to maintain our training pipeline throughflow, while providing our trainees with early and very valuable experience, from maintaining watches to living and working in the challenging maritime domain.” For Royal Navy sailors, time on Tenacious is either a stepping stone to promotion or, for those undergoing training, their first time of living and working on a ship—including the challenges of overcoming seasickness and the challenges of cold. As well as the teamwork required just to sail the ship, sailors also take part in a series of planning and practical leadership tasks under the watchful eyes of Tenacious’ regular crew. Tenacious, which gives people of all abilities the chance to sail in a tall ship, is normally used by businesses and civilian groups for leadership training and bonding, but hasn’t taken anyone to sea since the first COVID-19 lockdown 12 months ago. Patrick Fleming, Chief Executive of the Jubilee Sailing Trust, said his organization, said, “This is a pioneering collaboration with the Royal Navy, providing a transformative tall ship training experience to naval trainees with officers and recruits aboard Tenacious, becoming a key part of the ship’s crew. “We’ve seen firsthand how training aboard the Tenacious has an enormous impact our trainees, building confidence and resilience, as well as an important, specialist skill set for a future in the Royal Navy.”

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