Heave ho!

Tom Buggy will be putting his impressive experience into practice as he competes in Barcelona against a host of international crews.

Later this week sees the start of IRC European Championship, which for the first time incorporates the Commodores’ Cup - the only team event in the world left for Corinthian sailors.

There will be no let-up in Anglo-French competition this season with both sides campaigning examples of IRC's hottest new boat - the 1180.

2018 marks an impressive 30th anniversary for Skipper David Robinson as he joins some 12,000 other sailors set to master one of the world’s largest yacht races, often referred to as ‘Britain’s favourite yacht race’

Many sailors came out of winter hibernation to take part in the RORC Easter Challenge last weekend, despite icy rain and easterly winds from Russia.

Isle of Wight-born sailor, Leigh McMillan said it was "a really solid effort by all the guys on the Land Rover BAR Academy team to come away with fourth place" in the first Extreme Sailing Series™ event.

The new regatta is taking place from 11 – 13 May and will be based at Shepards Wharf Marina.

For 2018, an amazing variety of yachts are expected to take part in The Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, with world-class professional and passionate Corinthian sailors racing together to sail one of offshore racing's biggest challenges

Online entries open next week on Monday 8th January for the IRC European Championships incorporating Commodores’ Cup 2018.

David Gower has succeeded Sir Richard Ottaway as Chairman of Cowes Classic Week.

Steady Force 6 winds did not deter the 20 vessels taking part in last Saturday’s annual Small Ships Race.