Shelley Brothers Turn Clyde Sailing Into Community Opportunity
Ben and Jono Shelley have received recognition from RYA Scotland for helping other sailors develop, using racing and youth participation to widen opportunities around the Clyde.
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A Day with Northern Ireland’s 49erFX Sailing Duo
RYA Northern Ireland has shared a training-day look at Erin McIlwaine and Ellen Barbour as the 49erFX sailors combine gym sessions, on-water practice and teamwork on their Olympic pathway.
Welsh Sailing Recognises Nine Years of Volunteer Commitment
RYA Cymru Wales has recognised Mick Renny for years of committee work behind junior and youth sailing, highlighting the volunteers who make club participation and performance programmes possible.
Henri-Lloyd Sail Free Opens First Sailing Sessions Through RYA Centres
Henri-Lloyd’s Sail Free initiative is working with RYA training centres to provide first sailing experiences for people who might otherwise never get onto the water.
Barcolana Women in Sailing Puts Female Leadership at Centre Stage
Barcolana’s Women in Sailing by Generali programme returns with mixed-crew one-design racing and a wider campaign designed to make female leadership more visible.
Ten Women’s Teams Take to Ultimate 20s for U.S. Match Racing Championship
Ten teams from the United States and Australia are racing Bayview Yacht Club’s Ultimate 20 fleet in Detroit for the 2026 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship.
Inclusive Sailing Programme Brings 50+ Participants Together in India
More than 50 sailors, coaches and participants joined World Sailing’s three-day Inclusive Development Programme in India ahead of the 2026 Eurasian Inclusive Cup.
World Sailing Inclusion Championships Draw More Than 200 Athletes
The 2026 World Sailing Inclusion Championships have attracted more than 200 athletes from over 40 nations across eight inclusive and para disciplines.
Cramond Women’s Race Sets Participation Record With Seven Dinghies
Cramond Boat Club linked a new Women on the Water coaching programme with a record turnout for its annual women’s dinghy race day.
Why Dinghy Sailing Is Still One of the Best Ways to Get Afloat
Dinghy sailing keeps the experience close to the wind and water, with simple boats that can teach skills, race hard or provide an easy afternoon afloat.
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