Yachting World

Is the dinghy scene over-complicated and elitist?

Wandering around the RYA Sailboat and Windsurf show and seeing how increasingly specialist many of the classes are becoming, it is little wonder that newcomers may find the dinghy scene…

Carbonfibre rigs for Contenders

The international Contender association is currently evaluating the use carbonfibre spars. It’s expected a decision on the rule change will be ratified this year.

Riding the cleansing wave

‘More than anything you’ve got the knowledge that you’re part of the solution rather than part of the problem’ says Surfers Against Sewage campaigner John Griffiths

A universal key to the sea

‘Anyone with any disability - I mean any disability - can sail this boat’ says Steve Sawford, builder of RYA Sailability’s latest dinghy

Day two at Ali Pali

With interactive entertainment for all the family including the Gybe Zone for the kids and the Laser Simulator for all, the Sailboat show has come down to age for some,…

New Tornado rules adopted

The International Tornado class had its rule changes adopted by ISAF yesterday (March 1) writes Hugh Styles. This comes as a monumental step forwards for the class in its 30-year…