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A course covering most of the lake for the John Siggers Pursuit Race © Jeremy Atkins The forecast was to be windy and get windier, and it did not disappoint! Racing was full-on as the OD set a course covering most of the lake, while the RYA training groups for Fevas, Toppers and Optimists filled any remaining spaces. Draycote Waters usually open bank holiday pursuit race series is restricted to members only at the current time, but this and the forecast did not stop 30 boats signin...

Yachting Monthly 0shares Ken Endean advises Consider, Communicate and Connect when towing, particularly when under sail, and reflects on lessons learned from six incidents A very tricky tow: the motor-sailer assisting the black cutter. Credit: Mary Endean The 14ft dinghy was in a nasty trap. With the other sailing school boats, its crew had sailed across Plymouth Sound, around Devil’s Point and up-river past the naval dockyard, but on the return passage they misju...

Uffa Fox 2022 Regatta announced by Royal London Yacht Club by Sabina Mollart-Rogerson 27 Apr 13:33 BST 18-21 August 2022 Charles Currey crewing for designer Uffa Fox on the first ever test sail of a Firefly (it didnt last long – the mast fell down)! Charles would spend the winter sailing the boat singlehanded, wearing nothing more nautical than a duffel coat © Henshall To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Uffa Fox, one of the most highly regarded naval arc...

Cowes to Stage Uffa Fox 2022 Regatta 26th April 2021 A special regatta will mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Uffa Fox in 2022 To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Uffa Fox, one of the most highly regarded naval architects and enthusiast of all aspects of sailing, the Royal London Yacht Club, together with the Cowes Classic Boat Museum, and supported by the Atalanta Owners Association and the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, are holding a series of exciting events in Cowes from 18...

New races for 2021, including Round the Solent and Round the Island Rowing Race A new ‘Round the Solent’ Race for small keelboats will take place on the same day as Round the Island The Island Sailing Club are delighted to announce the launch of the first Windeler Cup, a new race for small keelboats that will run on the same day as the world-famous Round the Island Race, Saturday 3rd July 2021. The race will allow boats which are too small to safely participate in the annual circumnavigati...

We have many memories of his visits to the Island. One of his most recent was a private visit to his grandparents’ grave at Whippingham. His grandmother, Princess Victoria, was daughter of Princess Alice, the second daughter of Queen Victoria. Princess Victoria married Prince Louis of Battenberg, a rising young officer in the Royal Navy. Their first daughter was named Alice, and it was she who married Prince Andrew of Greece. Alice’s son was Prince Philip. Prince Louis became Admira...

Sonars, Squibs and Flying Fifteen © Paul Wyeth / www.pwpictures.com The Island Sailing Club are delighted to announce the launch of the first Windeler Cup, a new race for small keelboats that will run on the same day as the world-famous Round the Island Race, Saturday 3 July 2021. The race will allow boats which are too small to safely participate in the annual circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight to join in the excitement of the Round the Island Race weekend. Entries open on 16 A...

Prince Harry reaches out to Charles and William as royals park disputes before funeral Despite Prince Harrys visit focusing on Prince Philips funeral, it has been said it will be difficult to ignore tensions that have arisen within the Royal Family due to the Oprah interview Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now The Daily Stars FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign ...

Prince Philips funeral guest list in full: 30 mourners include the Dukes close friend Penny Brabourne, Jack Brooksbank and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi but NOT Sarah Ferguson and the Duchesses of Gloucester and Kent Key royals such as the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex will be in attendance at funeral on Saturday Prince Harrys pregnant wife Meghan Markle will not attend Prince Philips funeral, having chosen to say in LA Penelope Penny Knatchbull, previously known as Lady Romsey and later La...

Anne visited the Royal Yacht Squadron on the Isle of Wight.