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By admin@whatboat

September 26, 2023

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 ...

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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 ...

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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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By admin@whatboat

September 20, 2023

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Susie’s Scoop September 2023

Hello, The start of this month has been extremely busy gearing up for the arrival of the Formula Kite European Championships 2023, which are currently taking place in our region. Unfortunately, the weather hasn’t ...

By admin@whatboat

September 20, 2023

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Victory for Otter Racing at RYA Marlow Ropes Women’s Match Racing Championship

Skipper Sophie Otter and her team claimed victory at the RYA Marlow Ropes Women’s Match Racing Championship at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy. A popular fixture on the match racing calendar, this year’s ...

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By admin@whatboat

September 19, 2023

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RYA Foundation Youth Fund supports young sailors

A new fund from the RYA Foundation is supporting young people to achieve their potential in sailing. The RYA Foundation Youth Fund was gifted with the funds remaining when the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST) ...