Jul 27, 2017 · Whether it is sailing in a Scottish harbour, experiencing the thrill of being on the water in a reservoir in Manchester or dinghy racing in the Solent, there are now plenty of opportunities for young people to get into sailing. There are more than 300 clubs across the UK which offer courses for those up to the age of 18.

Mar 4, 2019 · Team Athena is a British all girls Match Racing team, aged 19-22, currently 14th in the Women’s world rankings. The team has . four members: Octavia Owen (Skipper), Hebe Hemming (Main Trimmer), Emma Wrixon (Jib Trimmer), Vicky Cowan (Bow). Their schedule planned for 2019 includes:

Sep 23, 2016 · Unsurprisingly, tripping and falling are the most common ways sailors injure themselves on board. In a survey conducted by Nathanson and his colleagues, 30% of all those interviewed on keel boats said the mechanism of their injury was falling or tripping.

Jun 5, 2017 · She took the record on 7 February 2005, having sailed for 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, 33 seconds. The previous record holder, French sailor Francis Joyon reclaimed the title in January 2008. Now retired from professional sailing, Dame Ellen founded the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust , which helps young peoples regain their confidence after ...

Dec 5, 2011 · Skipper was stuck out at sea in dangerous conditions. Yachting Monthly sponsors the Chichester Marina Boat Show and Watersports Festival

Aug 15, 2016 · Skipper Cliff Wimpory keeps a watchful eye Our Ed Dubois designed Clipper 68 is now heading back towards Cowes so we can watch some racing. The 68 was the backbone of the Clipper Race fleet for four races from 2005-2012.

Aug 15, 2017 · This 1988 rock hit from Robert Plant is perfect for the passive-aggressive skipper who is frustrated by his crew. ‘Come Sail Away’ – Styx Impossible to listen to without the version sung by Eric Cartman from the adult cartoon South Park coming into your head.

Apr 28, 2014 · A boy had to be rescued in Poole after the mast of his capsized boat became stuck in mud

Aug 4, 2017 · A solo skipper has been treated for mild hypothermia after his yacht suffered engine failure and ran aground on rocks off Bognor Regis. The public are being urged by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to stay away from the 32-foot vessel until it is salvaged. The incident happened on Wednesday night (2 August).

Apr 4, 2018 · 14 August 2017 Olympic gold medallist and America’s Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling has joined Team Brunel for the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. The Emirates Team New Zealand star is already out sailing with his new teammates in pre-race qualifying.