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I swore off rivers many years ago, after an open meeting at Cookham Reach. At some point in my hitherto-not-that-long-a-life, I lost patience with light, shifty winds, quite an achievement, given I learned to sail on a pond.

Eight boats arrived early for the training run by Rob Cook our class chair ably assisted by Super Coach Ian Escritt and Clive Harries on the camera.

The International Switch Class has welcomed a recent proposal submitted by the Swedish Sailing Federation under World Sailing Regulation 11.5, which explores the introduction of a single-handed foiling dinghy event within the Olympic programme.

Success in the 470 isn’t just about rig setup, sail shape, or foils — it’s about perfecting the art of teamwork, especially the precise synchronisation of skipper and crew during body pumping.

The International Switch Class has welcomed a recent proposal submitted by the Swedish Sailing Federation under World Sailing Regulation 11.5, which explores the introduction of a single-handed foiling dinghy event within the Olympic programme.

The first solo race of the 2026 season, the 1000 Race (Port-la-Forêt – Fastnet Rock – Concarneau), will set sail on May 3rd from Port-la-Forêt, with qualification for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe (starting November 1st) as the ultimate goal.

On arrival at Barnt Green Sailing Club, competitors were greeted by a flat, calm, mirror-like lake. However, after speaking with Race Officer Andy Bownes, he was confident there would be sufficient breeze to get racing under way.

On arrival at Barnt Green Sailing Club, competitors were greeted by a flat, calm, mirror-like lake. However, after speaking with Race Officer Andy Bownes, he was confident there would be sufficient breeze to get racing under way.

The Plymouth racing season kicked off this month with the Plymouth Gin Spring Series. 4 April Sundays with a variety of courses from the Plym Yacht Club line.

The first solo race of the 2026 season, the 1000 Race (Port-la-Forêt – Fastnet Rock – Concarneau), will set sail on May 3rd from Port-la-Forêt, with qualification for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe (starting November 1st) as the ultimate goal.