Oban Welcomes Clipper Round the World Fleet Back to Scotland
The 2025–26 Clipper race scheduled a second Oban stopover, connecting the fleet with Scotland’s west-coast sailing community.
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Belfast Lough Hosts Northern Ireland Sailability Regatta
Belfast Lough, Foyle and Lough Erne Sailability crews gathered for inclusive racing at Carrickfergus in May.
Welsh Club Championships Bring More Than 70 Young Sailors to Dale
The inaugural Welsh Club Championships gathered sailors from 13 clubs in Pembrokeshire for racing and foiling tasters.
Jamie Tylecote Retains RYA Harken Youth Match Racing Title
Jamie Tylecote’s crew won the 2026 RYA Harken Youth Match Racing Championship aboard Elliott 6M keelboats at Weymouth.
Welsh 29er and 420 Crews Record Top-Ten World Results
Welsh youth sailors finished in the top ten at the 2026 29er and 420 worlds, reflecting progress through the national performance pathway.
Largs Optimist Nationals and Stranraer Foiling Showcase Scottish Sailing
Scotland’s west coast hosted Optimist youth racing and foiling competition during August, offering two very different on-water experiences.
Wrigley and Harris Claim 470 World Title in Enoshima
British sailors Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris won the 2026 470 World Championship in Enoshima after a decisive final race.
Sheela Lewis Joins Women’s Race Officials Programme
County Antrim Yacht Club race officer Sheela Lewis has been selected for a specialist development programme supporting women progressing towards international race-officiating roles.
Carsington Helps Sailability Sailors Enter Club Racing
Carsington Sailing Club has developed race coaching to connect its longstanding Sailability programme with ordinary club competition, giving members a new progression option.
JUMP Programme Opens Marine Work-Shadowing to Young Women
The RYA and SailGP launched JUMP, a work-shadowing initiative for women aged 16–25, offering a view of careers in sailing, events and marine operations.
Drew Pratt Recognised After Four Decades of Sailing Service
Cramond Boat Club volunteer Andrew Pratt has received Scottish and national RYA honours for his longstanding work helping people learn and enjoy sailing.
Morsley Couple Recognised for Years of Welsh Sailing Support
Robert and Mandy Morsley of Port Dinorwic have received Welsh Sailing and RYA recognition for continuing to volunteer at youth events after their own children grew up.
Scarborough Yacht Club Develops New Routes for Young Sailors
Scarborough Yacht Club is using partnerships and a revived cadet section to help younger people develop dinghy skills and connect with a traditional coastal sailing community.
Women on Water Introduces Racing at Royal North of Ireland
Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club hosted a Women on Water racing day combining theory and dinghy practice, giving newcomers a supportive introduction to starts and teamwork.
Foyle Sailability Receives King’s Voluntary Service Award
Foyle Sailability has received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service for the contribution of volunteers who support accessible sailing and local participation.
Hayling Hosts More Than 280 Youth National Sailors
The 2026 RYA Youth National Championships drew more than 280 competitors to Hayling Island for six classes and varied conditions across two racing blocks.
Merlin Rocket Class Marks 80 Years With Wider Access Effort
The Merlin Rocket dinghy class is using its eightieth year to highlight loan boats and training, aiming to make a longstanding two-person design more approachable.
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