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There is something quietly compelling about Nordic Folkboat racing. It doesn’t shout for attention, yet it continues to grow across the Solent, drawing sailors who value good racing, good company and boats that reward skill on a reasonable budget.

The 11th edition of the BENETEAU FIRST SE Challenge concluded at Jezera on the island of Murter 19 April 2025, with 66 double-handed crews from across Europe and the United States completing one of the most memorable editions in the event’s history.

Thirteen competitors arrived at Burghfield Sailing Club to find a good breeze down the lake allowing race officer, Dereck Lovegrove, to set a roughly figure of eight course with a long beat. The event was shared with the Lightning Inlands and Solo open.

There is something quietly compelling about Nordic Folkboat racing. It doesn’t shout for attention, yet it continues to grow across the Solent, drawing sailors who value good racing, good company and boats that reward skill on a reasonable budget.

Thirteen competitors arrived at Burghfield Sailing Club to find a good breeze down the lake allowing race officer, Dereck Lovegrove, to set a roughly figure of eight course with a long beat. The event was shared with the Lightning Inlands and Solo open.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines has demonstrated its growing stature as a premier sailing and sports destination with the successful staging of SVG Sailing Week 2026, an event widely hailed as one of the most dynamic well-attended editions in many years.

The International Optimist Class Association UK (IOCA UK) is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading performance sailing brand Rooster Sailing, which becomes the official class clothing sponsor of IOCA UK.

The International Optimist Class Association UK (IOCA UK) is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading performance sailing brand Rooster Sailing, which becomes the official class clothing sponsor of IOCA UK.

A total of 24 Hadron H2’s gathered for the second open meeting of 2026, hosted at Chichester Yacht Club over the weekend of 18th & 19th April. Visitors were warmly welcomed by the 11 local H2s and as always CYC put on a great event.

A total of 24 Hadron H2’s gathered for the second open meeting of 2026, hosted at Chichester Yacht Club over the weekend of 18th & 19th April. Visitors were warmly welcomed by the 11 local H2s and as always CYC put on a great event.