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The last racing day for the Antigua Classic Regatta had lighter winds with intervals of squally blustery conditions and heavy down pours. With a mixture of weather conditions throughout the race made interesting results for the last day.

Sam Whaley. Image: Jesus Renedo Sailing Energy

The first weekend in May will see the historic Sunbeam fleet of classic keelboats from Itchenor take part in the Chisholm Weekend, which comprises intensive back-to-back races competing for the Chisholm Weekend Trophy.

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Eight teams participated in the FAST40+ Class Training Regatta held 21-22April, 2018. The Solent served up a variety of conditions to test crew and boats with a cold and foggy light easterly wind for the first day, and a bright and breezy southwes...

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More pictures today from the Antigua Classic Regatta, with easterly winds 15-24 knots and a larger swell than previous day, this made boisterous sailing for the Classic yachts. The swell was around 3.5 meters to start, but started to drop as t...

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Day 2 and racing proper today.

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Skippers breifing for the single handed race was held at the Antigua Yacht Club. Basic rules include no autopilots to be used, all boats will have observers who will be situated on each boat to help in case of emergency.

Even for experienced sailors, DIY boat maintenance can be daunting. For first-time buyers, the temptation to hand everything over to the professionals is even greater – despite the fact that many maintenance jobs are much simpler than you&rs...

Abigail Clarke and William Smith in action. Image: Marc Turner RYA

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Marine safety specialists ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal are launching 406Day on 4 June.

406Day aims to raise beacon awareness across the world by reminding boaters about the importance of life-saving 406 MHz technology and by providing advice...

Boat owners who want to visit Britain’s Ocean City this year can berth in the very centre of Plymouth for less by taking advantage of exclusive visitor berthing offers from The Marina at Sutton Harbour.

The Marina at Sutton Harbour is a 5 ...

Boatshed sponsor The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, its got to be the No1 classic sailing event in the Caribbean.

At the end of 2017 we were approached by Chris Woods on behalf of the Keith Black Will Trust who wanted to donate his Colvic Countess 33 to Sail 4 Cancer. After considering whether to use her for our family sailing days it was eventually decided t...

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Caption: From left to right: Philippe Chiappe, Marit Stromoy, Mr Li Haojie

Just a quick reminder that this is the last chance to bid in the April Boatbid Auction. The Auction will end at 1900 this evening.