September, 2023 - What Boat? International

Rya

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September 26, 2023

Glamour racing at Welsh Youth & Junior Championships

The RYA Cymru Wales Welsh Youth & Junior Championships saw more than 100 sailors competing across multiple classes in glamour conditions at Pwllheli. With an ominous forecast for extreme winds on the Sunday, the ...

By admin@whatboat

September 26, 2023

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MAIB issue RIB safety warning

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued a safety bulletin following an incident involving a sea safari rigid inflatable boat (RIB). In June, a passenger on a RIB suffered a spinal injury that left ...

britishmarine

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September 26, 2023

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The 54th Southampton International Boat Show beats the weather to pull off another amazing show

Published on: 26 September 2023 The 54th Southampton International Boat Show drew to a close on Sunday and in spite of the weather causing havoc midweek, with high winds and driving rain, organisers, exhibitors, ...

By admin@whatboat

September 26, 2023

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From the classroom to the podium

Windsurfing is a sport that’s all about independence, resilience, determination, and confidence. Here are four youngsters who started their journeys at their local clubs and have gone on to secure medal places in Quiberon, ...

By admin@whatboat

September 24, 2023

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Aldridge and Pianosi take gold for Britain and Italy at Formula Kite Euros

Ellie Aldridge and Riccardo Pianosi have won the first major senior titles of their Olympic careers at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. The young Italian Pianosi has become the men’s European ...

Rya

By admin@whatboat

September 23, 2023

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Aldridge disentangles her way to the final

Ellie Aldridge sailed a blindingly good day to launch herself into pole position at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. The British rider overtook previous leader, France’s Poema Newland, and will wear the ...

By admin@whatboat

September 23, 2023

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Close battles for Olympic kite qualification

Three consecutive Gold Fleet race wins have launched Poema Newland to the top of the women’s competition on day four of the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. The French rider has ...

By admin@whatboat

September 22, 2023

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Discover the keys to the blue realm at The Big Weekend

Instructors, clubs and centres are invited to experiment with new ideas for navigating the future at The Big Weeekend – including re-imagining racing and adventure guiding. The Big Weekend’s innovative programme of indoor and ...

Rya

By admin@whatboat

September 21, 2023

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Boring and Daring both win the race in frenetic qualifying series

After two days of delays from gale-force winds along the south coast of England, a frenetic qualifying series made for a fascinating start to competition at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth, England. ...

By admin@whatboat

September 21, 2023

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Gravesend Sailing Club Regatta 2023

With thanks to Liz from the club for this report: The club welcomed visitors from Thornbury and Poole Sailing Clubs to take part in two days of dinghy racing. The first event began Saturday ...

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