by stu9487 | Apr 17, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Few classes on the Solent combine heritage, close racing and pure sailing skill quite like the X One Design. Designed by Alfred Westmacott in 1909, the 21-foot keelboat has been a cornerstone of Solent racing for more than a century and continues to produce some of...
by stu9487 | Apr 13, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
In our latest edition of Meet the Sailors, we are delighted to introduce Mark Brown, owner and skipper of Jetpack — a JPK 10.10 that has quickly become one of the most formidable boats on the UK offshore and coastal racing circuit. Mark is no stranger to success. Over...
by stu9487 | Apr 2, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Few sailing classes in the world combine spectacle, history, and sheer physical intensity quite like the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy. With towering rigs carried on just fourteen feet of hull, bowsprits projecting far beyond the stem, and crews stacked along narrow side...
by stu9487 | Mar 26, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Some sailors chase trophies. Others chase horizons. Competing in the Golden Globe Race places you in rare company – alone at sea, navigating by traditional methods, relying solely on seamanship, preparation and mental resilience. It is one of the most...
by stu9487 | Mar 10, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
There are sailors who win races…. And then there are sailors who shape the sport itself. Bruno Troublé resides in both. From Olympic-level competition in the Flying Dutchman and Soling classes, to skippering French challenges in the America’s Cup, Bruno stood at the...
by stu9487 | Mar 2, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
There are offshore races and then there are the races that define a lifetime. When we spoke with Istvan Kopar, it was impossible not to feel the weight of what he had achieved. Competing in the 2018 edition of the Golden Globe Race, Istvan completed one of the most...
