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Happy 2024, the sarc is here, let’s go sailing.

Below, you’ll find our annual racing calendar — a smorgasbord of opportunities for fun, competition, camaraderie, and adventure around the Pacific Northwest. The calendar includes more than 350 events hosted by more than 75 different clubs and organizers around Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.

Our heartfelt thanks, as always, goes out to the scores of committed folks who help us create this document, and to the advertisers who make this whole thing possible — they all support the racing community, please support them in the coming year!

We strive for this information to be as accurate as possible, but it’s still a good idea to keep up with updates on this page, in monthly issues of 48° North , and with the various events or race organizers.

We always thought the boating and sailing community needed a better events calendar to help the public know about the extraordinary number and variety of on-the-water and nautical events in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Victoria, and all the boaty harbors in between. This calendar is our solution, and we hope you find it fills that need. From sailboat races to swap meets, rendezvous to rallies, seminars to seafood fests, we look forward to seeing you out there!

Due to COVID-19, some events may have been cancelled or postponed. Please double check with event organizers before attending.

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Regional Sailboat Races in the USA

By: Zeke Quezada, ASA Destinations , Sailing Races

Let’s set sail into the thrilling world of regional sailboat races! These competitions offer a unique and exciting twist on the traditional sailing experience.

Regional races center around sailboats vying for supremacy in specific corners of the world, be it a coastal paradise or a cluster of enchanting islands. These events serve as a rallying point for local racers, as sailors hailing from nearby towns and yacht clubs come together to showcase their skills. 

What’s particularly enticing about regional races is their inclusivity. Whether you’re piloting a nimble dinghy or commanding a majestic yacht, these races often welcome boats of all types and sailors of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned sea veteran or a novice setting sail for the first time, there’s a class tailored to your needs at most of these local sailing races.

It’s not all about the competition! Regional races transform into grand sailing events, where communities burst to life for multiple days of festivities while showcasing their local flavor. Sailors gather, forge new friendships, and revel in their shared passion for this incredible sport.

Moreover, these races often offer affordable entry fees, ensuring accessibility to aspiring racers of all backgrounds. Some races may be shorter and less arduous than epic ocean crossings, making them ideal for sailors looking to refine their skills. Regional sailboat races are all about honoring the sport of sailing and the remarkable community it nurtures.

• Website: Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race
• Description: The Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race is an offshore yacht race that takes participants from Marblehead, Massachusetts, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. It’s a challenging long-distance race across the North Atlantic.
• Website: Figawi Race Weekend
• Description: Figawi Race Weekend is a popular sailing event that includes both a race and a weekend of festivities. It starts in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and ends on Nantucket Island.
• Website: Block Island Race Week
• Description: Block Island Race Week is a biennial event that takes place on Block Island, Rhode Island. It features a series of races over the course of a week and is known for its lively social scene.
• Website: Vineyard Race
• Description: The Vineyard Race is an offshore race that starts and finishes in Stamford, Connecticut, with a course that takes sailors around Martha’s Vineyard. It’s known for its scenic course and challenging conditions.
• Website: Newport to Bermuda Race
• Description: The Newport to Bermuda Race is a classic offshore race that starts in Newport, Rhode Island, and finishes in Bermuda. It’s one of the most prestigious ocean races on the East Coast.
• Website: Ida Lewis Distance Race
• Description: The Ida Lewis Distance Race is a coastal race that starts and finishes in Newport, Rhode Island. It offers a variety of courses, including offshore and overnight racing.
• Website: Camden Classics Cup
• Description: The Camden Classics Cup is a regatta held in Camden, Maine, that celebrates classic and vintage sailing yachts. It’s a showcase of timeless sailboat designs.
• Website: Nantucket Race Week
• Description: Nantucket Race Week is a week-long sailing event held on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. It includes a variety of racing classes and social activities, making it a family-friendly event.
• Website: Boothbay Harbor Regatta
• Description: The Boothbay Harbor Regatta is an annual regatta held in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. It features a mix of sailboat racing, social events, and onshore activities.
• Website: Annapolis to Newport Race
• Description: The Annapolis to Newport Race is a classic offshore race that starts in Annapolis, Maryland, and finishes in Newport, Rhode Island. This classic race takes sailors between two of the USA’s sailing epicenters.
• Website: Charleston Race Week
• Description: Charleston Race Week is a premier sailing event held in Charleston, South Carolina. It’s one of the largest regattas in the United States, featuring a wide range of sailboat classes and competitive racing.
• Website: Around Long Island Regatta
• Description: The Around Long Island Regatta is an annual offshore race that circumnavigates Long Island, New York. It’s a challenging race known for its variety of conditions and scenic views along the course.
• Website: Around Martha’s Vineyard Race
• Description: The Around Martha’s Vineyard Race is a sailing race that circumnavigates Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. 
• Website: Conanicut Yacht Club
• Description: The Around Jamestown Island Race is organized by the Conanicut Yacht Club and takes place in the waters around Jamestown Island, near Newport, Rhode Island. It’s a local race with stunning views of the Newport area.
• Website: Atlantic Cup
• Description: The Atlantic Cup is a premier Class 40 offshore racing series held along the East Coast of the United States. It features multiple legs and attracts international competitors. The race promotes sustainability and ocean health.

• Website: Rolex Big Boat Series
• Description: The Rolex Big Boat Series is a prestigious sailing event held in San Francisco, California. It’s known for attracting top sailors and a wide range of sailboat classes, making it a highlight of the West Coast racing calendar.
• Website: Pacific Cup
• Description: The Pacific Cup is a biennial offshore yacht race that takes participants from San Francisco, California to Kaneohe, Hawaii. It’s a challenging race known for its long-distance and unpredictable conditions.
• Website: Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race
• Description: This is one of the largest international yacht races, starting from Newport Beach, California, and finishing in Ensenada, Mexico. It features a wide range of sailboat classes and attracts sailors from around the world.
• Website: Baja Ha-Ha
• Description: The Baja Ha-Ha is an annual cruisers’ rally that starts in San Diego, California, and ends in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. While not a traditional race, it’s a popular event for sailors looking to cruise along the Baja California Peninsula.
• Website: Swiftsure International Yacht Race
• Description: The Swiftsure International Yacht Race is held in the waters off Victoria, British Columbia. It offers a variety of race courses, attracting both local and international sailors for a challenging competition.
• Website: Round the County Race
• Description: The Round the County Race is a sailing race that takes place in the beautiful San Juan Islands of Washington State. It offers a picturesque and challenging course for sailors.
• Website: Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race
• Description: This race starts in Santa Barbara, California, and finishes in Redondo Beach, California. It’s a popular offshore race along the Southern California coastline.
• Website: Southern Straits Yacht Race
• Description: The Southern Straits Yacht Race is a challenging overnight race that begins and ends in Vancouver, British Columbia. It’s known for its strategic and tactical sailing.
• Website: Long Beach Race Week
• Description: Long Beach Race Week is a multi-day regatta held in Long Beach, California. It features a variety of racing classes and attracts sailors of all levels.

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• Website: Harvest Moon Regatta
• Description: The Harvest Moon Regatta is a popular offshore sailing race that takes participants from Galveston, Texas, to Port Aransas, Texas. It typically takes place in October and is known for its festive atmosphere.
• Website: New Orleans Yacht Club
• Description: The Race to the Coast is a sailing race that starts in New Orleans, Louisiana, and finishes in Gulfport, Mississippi. It’s organized by the New Orleans Yacht Club.
• Website: GBCA Performance Cup Series
• Description: The GBCA Performance Cup Series is a series of sailboat races organized by the Galveston Bay Cruising Association (GBCA) in Galveston, Texas. It includes various races and regattas throughout the year.
• Website: St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• Description: The St. Petersburg to Havana Race is an offshore race that starts in St. Petersburg, Florida, and finishes in Havana, Cuba. It’s organized by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club.
• Website: Clearwater Yacht Club
• Description: The Clearwater to Key Largo Race is an offshore sailing race that starts in Clearwater, Florida, and finishes in Key Largo, Florida. It’s organized by the Clearwater Yacht Club.

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‘Everyday people’ set sail from Seattle for around-the-world race

Winds died to 2 to 3 mph from the south-southwest and Elliott Bay was glass calm. Not ideal for sailing, but not a storm either.

Those were the conditions at Seattle’s Bell Harbor Marina as 11 sailing teams from around the world set off Friday in 70-foot ocean racing yachts for the seventh leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

The teams, each with 20 to 24 people, will traverse 7,200 miles, from Seattle to Panama and on to Washington, D.C.

Organizers say the event trains “everyday people to become ocean racers.”

Each participant must complete four weeks of intense training before taking part in one or all eight stages of the circumnavigation. As for the crew, 30% of them, who hail from 55 nations, have never been on a sailboat before readying for this race.

So far, the teams have raced over 20,000 nautical miles. The event started in Portsmouth, England, on Sept 3. After the race reaches D.C., it’s on to Scotland then back to Portsmouth on July 27, some 11 months after they departed. The full around-the-world challenge is 40,000 nautical miles.

Della Parsons, crew recruitment director for Clipper Ventures, did a presentation Wednesday in Seattle meant to inspire people to give the adventure a try. As she showed video from a previous race that included huge waves and difficult conditions, she said “You could see people’s eyes widening and thinking, ‘This is ridiculous. I could never do that.’ And then I said to them at the end of the video, ‘I know you’re thinking that but you have to remember all of the people that you’ve just seen on this video are just like you. Two years before that they were also sitting in a presentation thinking ‘this is ridiculous.’ And now look at them. They’ve just really achieved something remarkable.”

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES

Santa Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy.  Surfer Magazine named Santa Cruz the best surf town in the U.S. , we are home to countless iconic surfers including Jay Moriarty, whose story was featured on the big screen in  Chasing Mavericks , and we even have a  Surfing Museum  that presents our rich history. But there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats dot the waves almost as frequently as surf boards here, benefiting from the tides and currents that make this beach town so special. So it is no surprise that the  Santa Cruz Harbor  and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club have become a nexus for the sailing community, with a calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday.

There is no question that the best place to be during the Wednesday night sailboat race is in the race itself. However, if you don’t have your own boat, or aren’t lucky enough to have a friend with one, there are several options for getting up close and on the water.

O’Neill Yacht Charters ,  Chardonnay II , Stagnaro Whale Watching & Fishing Trips, Pacific Yachting and Sailing, and  California Classic Sail  are all local, longstanding charter companies that offer sunset sailing for groups from very small to very large. This is a great way to be out at sea, with an expert as a guide to educate, narrate and even instruct on how to sail with hands-on tips, depending on which company and group size you choose.

Captain Forest Roberts of California Classic Sail has a long career in boat building and sailing. He takes people out twice a day on “Sarah”, his classic wood yacht designed in the 19th century. He says that being out on the water “is completely different,” compared to watching the race from the shore. “You have that element of having left the day behind, you’re not standing around with a bunch of people looking at something. Some people will put their cell phones away or not take them at all, which is not a bad idea because you really get a sense that you can’t be reached…the way you left it is how its gonna be.”

If, on the other hand, you prefer to stay on dry land, there are numerous scenic spots to watch the action from afar. Anywhere along the shoreline that spans from  Lighthouse Point  down to  Twin Lakes State Beach  and beyond is fair game for viewing. That means you have a wide range of spectator possibilities. Plan a romantic picnic on  West Cliff Drive  or a bonfire cookout at Twin Lakes or  Seabright State Beach . Take a walk along the  Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Promenade or stroll the  Wharf . Since the regatta course changes every week depending on the wind currents, the best spot to cuddle up on the sand to watch can be a last minute decision at the 5:30pm start time. And don’t worry about trying to stick it out to the very end if a chill is in the air. Captain Roberts says there is no firm finish line and the fun spirit of this “beer can race” is that nobody is really tracking who wins. “The race is to the bar at the yacht club,” he says.

Speaking of bars, the one spot that is unarguably THE place to take in the race is upstairs at the Breakwater Bar & Grill perched on the second floor of the  Crow’s Nest Restaurant . Arrive early to snag a seat, as it is no secret that this is the place to be on Wednesdays, when happy hour lasts all night long. Order from the long list of half price appetizers and discounted drink deals while watching the sailboats line up directly down below at the mouth of the harbor. Downstairs, the main restaurant is not a bad place to be either, if a more serene viewing experience and lengthier menu is more your style. The ocean view and addictive squaw bread rolls can’t be beat.

Across the parking lot is Crow’s Nest Beach Market which features wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, salads and not-to-be-missed soft serve ice cream. While you wait for your order, peruse the well-stocked gift store selections, and then take your food out to the wide sunny deck right along the water to watch the racers sail by on their way out to sea.

If the wind is blowing north, there are many more options that present a place to watch the race over a meal, if a little bit more removed. The Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge located inside the Dream Inn is primed to offer a contemporary menu and glittering upstairs views. Or duck into any number of classic restaurants on the wharf like Stagnaro’s or Gilda’s for a bowl of chowder and views from every table. Along the Boardwalk on Main Street, Ideal Bar & Grill are also great places to get a glimpse, or stop by the  The Picnic Basket  for some delicious seasonal take-out and a cone of organic ice cream to enjoy on the beach nearby.

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Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races Return To Lake Havasu

The chance to see the best drag boat race teams in the country compete happens at Rotary Park at the Anderson Toyota Thunder On The River Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races Friday through Sunday.

Friday evening, spectators can attend “Friday Night Fanfest” from 6-9 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to meet-and-greet with the drivers and race teams in the Downtown Havasu District (Main Street McCulloch Boulevard). Boats will also be on display from Smoketree to Mulberry avenues.

For Friday, Saturday and Sunday races, the spectator area will be located in Rotary Park at 1400 S. Smoketree Ave. Races begin at 9 a.m. Vendors, a beer garden and other activities and displays will also be part of the event.

“We have a new sponsor this year, more food and vendors along with upgraded amenities,” said event coordinator Franki Buckman. “We also created a VIP package if you want to be part of the beach club and have a reserved area along with more shaded spots for spectators.”

This year’s event is sponsored by Anderson Toyota.

Admission is $10 for Friday races.; $25 on Saturday; and $20 on Sunday, and $50 for and entire weekend pass; Teens $5 off; Pre-teens free with a paid adult.

For more information, visit www.lucasoildragboats.com or contact Franki Buckman 602-300-5422 for tickets, advertising and vendor space. Or to volunteer, call Ken Lowrey at 928-486-1916.

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Updated on: May 4, 2024 / 7:33 PM EDT / CBS News

The 2024 Kentucky Derby Saturday was the 150th running of the high-profile race. Known as the Run for the Roses, the race was the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, famously celebrated with mint juleps, seersucker suits and stylish hats.

Mystik Dan, an 18-1 favorite just prior to race time, won in a stunning photo finish over Forever Young and Sierra Leone. 

Here's what you need to know about the 2024 Kentucky Derby:

Where is the Kentucky Derby held?

The Kentucky Derby was held at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Racetrack officials boast that the Run for the Roses is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in the U.S. The Derby dates back to 1875, when the track was called the Louisville Jockey Club.

What time was the Kentucky Derby?

Post time for the Kentucky Derby was 6:57 p.m. EDT. The race is traditionally held on the first Saturday of May and had been on that day for 73 years — from 1946 to 2019 — before the coronavirus pandemic's disruption to everyday life in 2020 moved the Derby to September . It returned to May in 2021 and has since stayed on the first Saturday of the month.

The Derby has been held on every day of the week except for Sunday, but it's been on the first Saturday in May a total of 92 times.

How long is the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby has been 1 1/4 miles long since 1896. While the dirt track at Churchill Downs is only a mile long, the starting gate and the finish line are in different places, allowing the race to go that extra quarter mile.

What were the Kentucky Oaks results?

The Kentucky Oaks is the all-filly race held a day before the Kentucky Derby. Thorpedo Anna won the so-called Run for the Lilies followed by Just F Y I and Regulatory Risk respectively on a sloppy track in front of a crowd of more than 107,000 on Friday.

How many horses run in the Kentucky Derby?

The field for the Kentucky Derby has been kept to a maximum of 20 horses since 1975. If a horse pulls out, or scratches, from the race in the days leading up to the Derby, additional horses can fill out the field until the scratch deadline. Last year's Derby field featured 18 horses after five scratched from the race.

Who was favored to win the Kentucky Derby?

Fierceness, the winner of March's Florida Derby, was named the morning line favorite by Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia with 5-2 odds. The bay colt was followed in the morning line odds by Sierra Leone at 3-1 and Catching Freedom at 8-1.

In the end though, it was Mystik Dan, who had opened at 20-1 odds, who came away with the win. 

What horses ran in the Kentucky Derby?

Here's the complete list of the horses running in the Kentucky Derby in order from post closest to the inside of the track out with their morning line odds:

• Dornoch (20-1)
• Sierra Leone (3-1)
• Mystik Dan (20-1)
• Catching Freedom (8-1)
• Catalytic (30-1)
• Just Steel (20-1)
• Honor Marie (20-1)
• Just a Touch (10-1)
• T O Password (30-1)
• Forever Young (10-1)
• Track Phantom (20-1)
• West Saratoga (50-1)
• Endlessly (30-1)
• Domestic Product (30-1)
• Grand Mo the First (50-1)
• Fierceness (5-2)
• Stronghold (20-1)
• Resilience (20-1)
• Society Man (50-1)
• Epic Ride (50-1)

How much is the Kentucky Derby purse?

The Kentucky Derby purse was raised to $5 million for the 150th running after being $3 million since 2019. The additional prize money means the winner will collect $3.1 million with $1 million for second place, $500,000 for third, $250,000 for fourth and $150,000 for fifth.

How much are Kentucky Derby ticket prices?

Tickets were still available in the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby, starting at $130 and going up to five figures. The big race is the 12th of the day at Churchill Downs — post time for the first race is 10:30 a.m. EDT — with two more races scheduled for Saturday night after the Derby.

The $130 tickets are for general admission to the racetrack's infield. While the area is surrounded by the track, tickets are sold on Ticketmaster with a disclaimer that they don't come with a seat, view of the track or access to the frontside of Churchill Downs and its newly renovated paddock area. The Derby's website says fans can "watch the races from the world's largest 4K video board."

For $275, tickets were available for the part of the infield near the final turn, when the horses make the closing sprint down the homestretch to the finish line. Those tickets also don't have seats or a view of the track, and they have a $52 service fee added on Ticketmaster.

Tickets for reserved seats throughout Churchill Downs were recently being sold for Derby day, ranging from a $750 ticket — plus a $127 fee — to a $3,500 ticket with a $595 fee.

What were the 2023 Kentucky Derby results?

Mage won the 2023 Kentucky Derby with 15-1 odds. The chestnut colt crossed the finish line first with a winning time of 2:01.57 ahead of Two Phil's and Angel of Empire, who came in second and third respectively.

What are the fastest Kentucky Derby times?

Secretariat holds the record for the fastest Kentucky Derby time, finishing the 1 1/4 miles in 1:59.40 in 1973. Before then, the record was 2 minutes flat, set by Northern Dancer in 1964. In 2001, Monarchos recorded a winning time of 1:59.97 for the second-fastest Derby time .

Mystik Dan finished in 2:03.34. 

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The 2024 calendar of major sailing races and regattas

2024 will be the year of solo round-the-world races. It begins with the start of the Arkéa Ultim Challenge - Brest and ends with the start of the Vendée Globe. But it will also be the year of the one-designs, with the Olympic Games being held in Marseille, France, and the America's Cup taking place on our doorstep in Barcelona. A rich year for sailing, for which we present you with the most exhaustive calendar possible!

Boat shows 2024 per month :

Arkéa Ultim Challenge âeuros Brest

• Departure January 7
• Location: Brest
• Circuit : Ultim

The Ultims, those big flying trimarans, are about to embark on a first: a solo round-the-world race. There will be 6 of them on the starting line for this brand-new race, a true initiatory experience.

Sail GP - Abu Dhabi Sailing Grand Prix

• January 13 to 14
• Location: Abu Dahbi
• Circuit : Sail GP

The Sail GP circuit continues its expansion with a grand prix in Abu Dhabi in mid-January. The nine-stop circuit will conclude in San Francisco on July 13 and 14, 2024.

RORC Caribbean 600

• Departure February 19
• Location: Antigua
• Circuit : IRC, CSA, MOCRA and Class40

This 600-mile race is one of the most renowned on the Caribbean circuit, with an eclectic mix of over 70 participating boats from all over the world. Starting and finishing in Antigua, crews must complete a course between the various Caribbean islands.

Armen Festival

• March 9 to 17
• Location: Saint-Tropez
• Circuit : OSIRIS-rated modern sailboats, Habitable, IRC

The Festival Armen brings together some 70 yachts for two weekends of regattas. The first from Saint-Tropez to Cavalaire and back, and the second in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. There will also be a Friday ski race in Auron on March 15. The name "ARMEN", a contraction of ARt MEr Neige, is of course also a nod to the lighthouse of the same name.

St Maarten Heineken Regatta

• February 29 to March 03
• Location: Saint-Martin (Caribbean)
• Circuit : Maxis, monohulls, multihulls

Originally a small event, the Heineken brand has made it one of the West Indies' must-see gatherings for over 40 years. Every year, some 150 sailboats - professional and amateur - come to race over 4 days, all in a convivial atmosphere.

Primo Cup - Credit Suisse Trophy

• March 7 to 10
• Location: Monaco
• Circuit : M32, Diam 24, Melges 20, J/70, Star, Smeralda 88

Since 1985, the Primo Cup has been held in Monegasque waters, marking the start of the Mediterranean season. It brings together some 800 sailors of 15 different nationalities for a one-design regatta. The special feature: a mix of amateurs and professionals.

Florence Arthaud Challenge

• Location: Marseille
• Circuit : All boats homologated in category A, B or C (for earlier units, minimum 5th navigation category), IRC, OSIRIS

Known as the Winter Challenge, the race has been renamed in tribute to the late yachtswoman. Groups will race on tactical or coastal courses in Marseille's Rade Sud and Rade Nord.

Arcipelago 6.50

• Location: Italy
• Circuit : Mini 6.50

It's the start of the Italian season in Livorno with this 220-mile course around the Tuscan archipelago: Livorno - Gorgone - Capri - Giannutri - Livorno.

Spi Ouest France - Banque Populaire Grand Ouest

• March 29 to April 1
• Location: La Trinité-sur-Mer
• Circuit: habitational yachts , monohulls and multihulls, one-designs and IRC and Osiris production yachts .

A major French sailing event, the Spi Ouest-France Destination Morbihan takes place every Easter weekend in Quiberon Bay. Organized by the Ouest-France newspaper and the Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer, over the years the Spi Ouest-France Destination Morbihan has become Europe's biggest springtime regatta for live-aboard yachts , bringing together amateurs and professionals, monohulls and multihulls, one-designs and IRC and Osiris production yachts .

• Circuit : IRC 2019-rated monohulls and one-designs (if 10 boats entered in the series)

This flagship Mediterranean regatta can be run as an IRC, ORC International or one-design event.

Plastimo Lorient Mini - PLM 6.50

• Departure April 4
• Location: Lorient

This is the first Atlantic race of the season for the Minis. A 250-mile warm-up between the Pointe de Penmarch' and Ile D'Yeuen, double-handed since the 2023 edition. In just a few editions, the Plastimo Lorient Mini (formerly the Lorient Bretagne Sud Mini) has become one of the most popular events on the circuit.

• Departure April 7
• Location: Le Palais, Belle-Ile
• Circuit : Class40

2024 sees the first edition of the Niji 40 , a transatlantic race reserved for Class40s on a course inspired by Laurent Voulzy's song, linking Belle-Île en Mer in Morbihan to Marie-Galante in the Guadeloupe archipelago. Raced in 3-person crews, the race takes crews to America, where they will be lining up at the start of the Québec Saint-Malo race on June 30.

Course Croisière Edhec

• April 12 to 20
• Location: Les Sables-d'Olonne
• Circuit : J70/J80, Grand Surprise, OSIRIS Habitable

The Course Croisière Edhec is Europe's premier student regatta. Organized for 55 years to democratize sailing, the Course Croisière Edhec welcomes more than 1,600 professional and amateur sailors who come to compete or simply have fun. This race is accompanied by two other trophies: land and sand.

Voiles de Saint-Barth

• April 14 to 20
• Location: Saint-Barthélemy (French West Indies )
• Circuit: Supermaxis, Maxis, and Minimaxis under the IRC rule, monohull Racings under the CSA > 0.800 rule, multihull Racings under the CSA multi rule, and Offshore Multihulls under the ORC mh rule

The 2024 edition is cancelled for lack of a sponsor. The 2025 edition is already scheduled for April 13 to 19, 2025, if the organizing team finds the funds...

Spi Dauphine Challenge

• April 12 to 19
• Location: Mediterranean
• Circuit : OSIRIS class 21 to 28

Every year, the Spi Dauphine brings together student sailing enthusiasts from all over France, as well as from neighboring countries such as England and Italy . Nearly 40 boats race on two courses, coastal and banana, in two host ports, with a ferry link between the two. The race is also open to people with disabilities, and embodies strong values.

Cap Martinique

• Departure April 14
• Circuit : Solo and Double, IRC Class

Created in 2022, the Cap Martinique is a single-handed or double-handed transatlantic race open to boats from 30 to 40 feet, with a TCC coefficient of 0.977 to 1.081 in the IRC rule. Aimed at amateurs of all ages, unlike the Transquadra , the race is non-stop. The yachts set off from La Trinité-sur-Mer, leaving Porto Santo in Madeira to starboard before reaching Fort-de-France in Martinique . A cargo return will enable those who wish to have their boats in France for the summer circuit.

Gasgogne 45/5

• April 18 to 21
• Location: La Rochelle
• Circuit : Solo/Duo IRC, OSIRIS, crew

A simple race whose start and finish port is La Rochelle , over a 2 to 3-day course that includes a single passage mark: the weather buoy anchored at 45°N and 5°W. New for 2024, the course will pass the Port Bourgenay safe-water buoy or the BXA at the entrance to the Gironde, depending on weather conditions.

Hyères Olympic Week - SOF

• April 20 to 27
• Location: Hyères
• Circuit : Light sailing

During the French Olympic Sailing Week, a traditional springtime event in the Var region of France, some 1,000 international athletes compete in ten light sail disciplines.

The Transat CIC

• Departure April 28
• Circuit : IMOCA , Class40 , Ocean Fifty

The Transat CIC will set sail from Lorient before heading for New York in the United States. On the menu: a demanding 3000-mile course across the North Atlantic between the European and North American continents. The Transat CIC is open to solo sailors in IMOCA , Class40 and Ocean Fifty classes, as well as Vintage monohulls and multihulls. For 2024, cargo sailboats will be on display.

Solo Maître Coq

• April 28 to May 5
• Circuit : Figaro

The first event of the Figaro Bénéteau Class season, the Solo Maître CoQ is raced single-handed on Figaro Bénéteau 3 yachts . Departing from Les Sables-d'Olonne, the Grande Course takes skippers around the islands of Ré, Yeu and Belle-Île.

Pornichet Select

• Departure May 4
• Location: Pornichet

Competitors set off from Pornichet on this selective 300-mile single-handed course. Traditionally, the first few miles are the most tactical up to Belle-Île, before a long descent to Les Sables-d'Olonne, then an equally long climb, often upwind, to Groix. It's here that fatigue makes itself felt the most. A few minutes of sleep are gained, but we have to hold on before entering the bay of La Baule. A hard, splendid race which, for many, sets the tone for the season.

• Departure May 6

Loop around the Balearic Islands from Barcelona to Mallorca, for solo sailors on the Mini 6.50 circuit

Belle-Île Tower

• Location: La Trinité
• Circuit : All boats over 6 m in the Grand Surprise, First 31.7, J80, J70, Pogo 8.50, Classe 6.50, Classe Open 7.50, Easy to Fly, Diam 24, Mini 6.50 (Protos and Series boats), Figar'one, Figaro 2, M34, Class 40, Multi 50, IMOCA handicap system, OSIRIS, IRC, Multi 2000 and Jauge Classique classes. All monohull or multihull yachts over 6 meters not belonging to one of these categories are grouped together in a class called "Classe Libre".

500 boats gathered on the same 3 km starting line in Quiberon Bay for a regatta on two courses: the Grand Tour, open to boats equipped for offshore sailing, a 42-mile course, and the P'tit Tour, about 37 miles, open to sailboats equipped for coastal sailing. Both consist of a loop starting and finishing in La Trinité, around Belle-Île-en-Mer .

Mini in May

• Location: Quiberon Bay

The second leg of the French Single-handed Offshore Racing Championship, the Mini en Mai has become a fixture in the Mini 6.50 class. The course, starting and finishing in La Trinité-sur-Mer, takes racers around a marker north of Sein, then down around a buoy off the Gironde before heading up towards Quiberon Bay, passing under the Ile de Ré bridge.

Tahiti Pearl Regatta

• May 8 to 11
• Location: Tahiti
• Circuit: all types of sailboats, with no size limit (monohulls, catamarans, trimarans, private sailboats, charter boats, transpacific stopovers, sailing pirogues, follower boats, etc.)

A regatta in the middle of the Pacific, a 4-day sailing festival in the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia . Over the years, the "TPR", as the sailors call it, has become the finest regatta in the Pacific islands, and has established itself as an international nautical event. Every year, it attracts local and international crews in search of an extraordinary experience. The course changes with each edition. It takes in the islands of Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora-Bora and Huahine. An unforgettable voyage through the blue shades of the South Pacific.

ArMen Race and ArMen Race Uship Night

• May 9 to 12
• Location: La Trinité sur mer
• Circuit : Large Multihulls, Multi 50', Imoca , Class40 , One-designs, IRC Cruisers and Osiris Habitable

The Armen Race is a 360-mile non-stop offshore loop, which can be broken down into a shorter 120-mile course through the Nuit de l'Armen, which can be raced double-handed or with crew .

SNSM Var Trophy

• Location: Bandol
• Circuit : Monohull yachts up to 16 m long

Three days in the Mediterranean for sea rescuers, with a large gathering of 80 yachts for a regatta of 3 one-day coastal courses, crewed over the Ascension weekend. The Trophy is not open to solo sailors.

Grand Prix de l'Ecole Navale (GPEN)

• May 9 to 11
• Location: Crozon-Morgat peninsula
• Circuit : One-design French Championship (J80, Diam 24, Open 5.70, Corsaire, Seascape 18, J22, Longtze, Mach 650, Monotype 750)

The Grand Prix de l'Ecole Navale takes place every year on Ascension Day weekend. It's the perfect opportunity for all sailors who love equal-opportunity matches to come face-to-face at an event offering unique sporting and logistical facilities! More than 1,000 sailors from all over the world, as well as from a dozen European Union countries, are ready to do battle on six exceptional stretches of water, vying for the titles of French Champion and National Criterium.

Banque Populaire Grand Ouest BPGO Trophy

• May 15 to 25
• Location: Concarneau

The BPGO Trophy is a double-handed race reserved exclusively for Figaro-Bénéteau boats. A unique 800-nautical-mile format showcasing the know-how of the little-known territories of the 15 Ponant islands.

Transmanche double-handed or crewed

• May 17 to 21
• Location: Aber-Wrac'h
• Circuit: double or crewed, multihull or monohull

For 37 years, the Transmanche has been a race for sailors organized by sailors from the Yacht Club des Abers, at the tip of Brittany . The Transmanche allows sailors to cross the English Channel and back non-stop, racing 220 miles off the coast of Aber Wrac'h and Plymouth: 110 miles to round the breakwater at Plymouth and as many to return to Aber Wrac'h, without setting foot on British soil. The average duration of the race is 35 hours. between 30 and 50 boats take part each year. The Transmanche is open to all, mixing amateurs and professionals on all types of boats. It's an original fleet: Pogo, Figaro Bénéteau , small and large production boats, 6.50 prototypes...

Paprec 600 Saint-Tropez

• May 20 to 26
• Circuit : IRC

Renamed "Au large de Saint-Tropez" in 2017, 2018 and 2020, this event was open to crews, then to solo sailors since 2015, and to double-handed crews since 2016, with a choice of 400 or 600 nautical mile courses. In 2023, PAPREC becomes the title partner of this beautiful ocean race offering a unique 600 nautical mile course in the Mediterranean. The event is thus renamed "Paprec 600 Saint-Tropez".

Voiles d'Antibes

• May 29 to June 2
• Location: Antibes
• Circuit : Vintage Yachts (built before 1950), Classic Yachts (built before 1976), Spirit of Tradition Yachts , Metric Classes (6 MJI, 8MJI and the 12 MJI competing in the America's Cup from 1958 to 1987)

Since 1996, Les Voiles d'Antibes, organized every year around the first week of June, marks the opening of the Mediterranean circuit for Traditional Yachts and Metric Classes. The event features a selection of the finest Vintage Yachts (built before 1950), Classic Yachts (built before 1976) and Spirit of Tradition Yachts , as well as the Metric Classes (6 MJI, 8MJI and the 12 MJI competing in the America's Cup from 1958 to 1987), which have shaped the great history of international yachting since the end of the 19th century.

Transat New-York - Vendée - Les Sables-d'Olonne

• Departure May 29
• Location: New York
• Circuit : IMOCA

The last qualifying race for the Vendée Globe 2024, this event is a real dress rehearsal for the IMOCA boats before the round-the-world race, which departs from the Vendée town six months later.

Marie-Agnès Peron Trophy - MAP Trophy

• May 30 to June 1
• Location: Mer d'Iroise

A success since its creation, this competition in the Iroise Sea and Southern Brittany is recognized by the ministries as a very technical and tactical race. The relatively short course means that this race is sailed at a sprinter's pace. The Douarnenez âeuros mer d'Iroise âeuros Bretagne sud âeuros Douarnenez course is 220 miles long.

Le Havre - Allmer Cup

• May 31 to June 8
• Location: Le Havre

Held every even-numbered year, this race brings together all the Figaro solo sailors. The 2022 event was won by Tom Laperche .

Rolex Giraglia

• June 8 to 12
• Circuit : Traditional Swan, ultra-modern Wally , Maxis, Beneteau 40.7, 47.7, Corel 45, Farr 40

The Rolex Giraglia Cup is truly a Mediterranean classic, bringing together around a hundred boats of different sizes and professional and non-professional sailors from all over the world.

The Bol d'Or Mirabeau

• June 14th to 16th
• Location: Geneva (Switzerland), at the far western end of Lake Geneva
• Circuit : Multihulls (M1 and M2 classes), Monohulls (Surprises, Grand Surprises, ACVL-SRS-rated Monohulls, ACVL-SRS-rated Monohulls)

It's the world's biggest closed basin regatta, showcasing Swiss sailing expertise. Over a round-trip course of around 123 km, amateurs and professionals compete for prizes and trophies. Each year, more than 500 boats are present at the start, with nearly 1,500 crew and 150 volunteers on shore.

Mini Fastnet

• Departure June 9
• Location: Douarnenez

It's the oldest, most prestigious and unmissable double-handed race on the Mini circuit. The 600-mile race starts from Douarnenez and circumnavigates the Fastnet lighthouse .

Ticket To Wight

• June 21 to July 6
• Location: Cherbourg
• Circuit : IRC and OSIRIS Habitable

The Ticket to Wight is a journey from Cherbourg to Cherbourg, bypassing the Isle of Wight in the direction they want.

Old Port Sails

• Dates to be determined for the 2024 edition in June
• Circuit: classic yachts

Every year, classic yachts , some of them hundreds of years old, come to race in the Bay of Marseille on the eve of summer, in wind conditions that can sometimes be sustained.

• June 26 to July 14
• Location: Dunkirk to ?

Formerly known as the Tour de France à la Voile , the Tour Voile was created in 1978. Originally raced exclusively on inhabitable monohulls, the 2015 to 2021 seasons saw the birth of a new Tour formula, in Diam 24. In 2022, the FFV, in collaboration with the Figaro Bénéteau Class, wanted to relaunch a crewed ocean racing competition (coastal and offshore races), to re-establish a bridge between the various sailing disciplines and Ocean Racing. The chosen boat is the Figaro Bénéteau 3, and crews are made up of 4 sailors, including at least one woman and two young people aged between 16 and 26.

Transat Québec Saint-Malo

• Departure June 30
• Location: Quebec City
• Circuit : Class40 , Ocean Fifty , Open Mono 45'-65', Open Multi 45'-60'

The Transat Québec Saint-Malo (TQSM) is a non-stop, crewed, west-to-east transatlantic race. Every four years since 1984, the ocean racers set out on the St. Lawrence River , between Quebec City and Lévis, before crossing the Atlantic by the North, to finally enter the English Channel. The Transat 2024 will mark the 10th edition of this legendary race.

La Trinité-Cherbourg by Actual

• Location: Trinité-sur-Mer
• Circuit: open to all classes authorized by the Rorc to race the Cowes-Dinard, in particular IRCs, Class40s, Multis...

Formerly Trinité-Cowes, the Trinité Cherbourg by Actuel is a 350-mile race starting from La Trinité-sur-Mer and finishing in Cherbourg via a port on the Isle of Wight, double-handed or crewed.

Tour des Ports de la Manche

• July 7 to 12
• Location Granville
• Circuit : OSIRIS

Celebrating its 40th edition in 2024, the Tour des Ports de la Manche is a regatta that links different marinas in the English Channel and Channel Islands every July: Granville, Barneville-Carteret, Jersey, Guernsey, Port-Diélette, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Saint Vaast-la-Hougue. Bringing together some 100 crews and 650 sailors, this regatta is one of the biggest sailing races in France and the most important in Normandy.

• July 11 to 21
• Circuit: All classes are invited

After a prologue in Cherbourg, the big race reaches La Trinité-sur-Mer, with three different courses depending on the speed of the boats. An opportunity to pit your cruising yacht against an Ultim Class trimaran or a Vendée Globe IMOCA ...

Les Sables âeuros Les Açores âeuros Les Sables

• Departure July 19

A major offshore race for Mini 6.50s, this event starts in Les Sables-d'Olonne and makes a stopover in the Azores at Faïal before returning to the starting port. This event counts towards qualification for the Mini Transat .

Olympic Games

• July 28 to August 8

France hosts the Summer Olympics for the first time since 1924. That year, the sailing events were held on the Seine at Les Mureaux and Le Havre. For 2024, the Marseilles harbor has been chosen. Two events never before seen at the Olympic Games will see the light of day in 2024: IQ foil windsurfing and formula kite.

Sailing around Finistère

• July 29 to August 3
• Location: Depart from Roscoff and head for Port-La-Forêt
• Circuit : Osiris, IRC, double or solo (boats from 7 to 14 m)

This emblematic Finistère regatta brings together around a hundred boats racing over 190 nautical miles between Roscoff and Port-La-Forêt. This national event is governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing published by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), represented in France by the Fédération Française de Voile (FFV). It is open to boats from 7 to 14 meters.

Solitaire du Figaro

• August 19 to September 15
• Location: Course to be announced

In 2024, the 55th edition of the Solitaire du Figaro will take place. This legendary race is run single-handed on the Figaro 3 one-design boat. An ocean racing event that has marked every generation of skippers.

Louis Vuitton Cup Challenge

• From August 22
• Location: Barcelona
• Circuit : America's Cup

The America's Cup holders are Emirates Team New Zealand representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, but they face stiff competition. The unique Cup format sees the defender of the trophy automatically allowed to race in the final "Match", while the Challengers will undertake a series, the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenge, to find the best to take on the New Zealand team. Confirmed entries are : Alinghi Red Bull Racing from Switzerland, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli from Italy , American Magic New York Yacht Club from the USA and Orient Express Racing Team from France.

Azimuth Challenge

• September 10 to 15

Every year, the program includes speed runs, a 48-hour race and a tour of the island of Groix. A winning combo, as the event grows from year to year, attracting ever more competitors.

CIC Normandy Channel Race

• September 13 to 22
• Location: Caen

The Normandy Channel Race sets itself apart with a course of around 1,000 miles in the English Channel and Celtic Sea, starting and finishing in Caen, Normandy. This is a double-handed Class40 race. The course is varied, half coastal in France, the UK and Ireland, and half offshore in the English Channel and Celtic Sea. It's a demanding course, with complex navigation zones that allow for all kinds of tactical games, at a very high race pace, a real week-long sprint.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

• September 28 to October 6
• Circuit : Wally , traditional yachts , modern yachts and Maxis

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is over 20 years old! For two decades now, the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez has been offering sail lovers a rare and unique opportunity to enjoy the many pleasures of the sea, every year before autumn. For two weeks, 300 boats, both classic and modern, and almost 4,000 sailors will once again celebrate a certain way of experiencing the sea, both on land and on the water, in a spirit of sharing and conviviality.

Vire Vire Banque Populaire Méditerranée

• October 6th
• Location: Rade de Marseille
• Circuit : IRC, old rigs, barquettes

Organized by the Société Nautique de Marseille since 1948, the Vire Vire Banque Populaire Méditerranée brings together some 150 boats each year to compete on a 13 nautical mile coastal course, passing buoys at Cap Pinède, Pomègues and La Madrague before returning to the starting point under the Corniche Kennedy, between Marseille's northern and southern roads.

America's Cup

• From October 22

After the Louis Vitton Cup Challenge, it's now time for the winner of the challengers to face off against Team New Zeland, winner of the previous edition.

Rolex Middle Sea Race

• October 21 to 28
• Location: Malta
• Circuit : IRC Solo and Duo and Class40

In the heart of the Mediterranean, the Rolex Middle Sea Race course is reputed to be one of the most beautiful in the world. It is often compared to the Rolex Fasnet Race, or the Rolex Sydney-Hobart, legendary races all run under IRC rules. Over 100 boats take part each year. Starting and finishing in Malta , the course is 606 nautical miles long, winding counter-clockwise around Sicily. The fleet aims for the Strait of Messina, passing the marks of the Aeolian Islands and the Stromboli volcano, heading west to the Egadi Islands, then south to Pantelleria and Lampedusa before reaching the finish in the port of Marsamxett.

• Departure November 10

Held every 4 years, the Vendée Globe is the legendary race for solo offshore sailors. On their IMOCA boats, the almost 40 competitors will race around the world without being allowed to make a stopover or receive assistance.

Rolex Sydney Hobart

• Departure December 25
• Location: Sydney
• Circuit: all classes of offshore boats

Over the past 75 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of summer sport in Australia , ranking alongside national events such as the Melbourne Cup, Australian Open tennis and the Boxing Day cricket test. No regular annual yachting event in the world attracts such media coverage as the Boxing Day start on Sydney Harbour.

Find RC Sailboat Racing Near You: A Guide to Clubs and Races

• By - Kyle Hilson
• Posted on April 30, 2023 June 2, 2023
• Posted in RC Boats

Remote-controlled (RC) sailboat racing is a hobby/sport that has been gaining traction in recent years. Enthusiasts build and race intricate model boats using sails and electronic controls. While it may seem like a niche activity, there is a growing community of people who are passionate about RC sailboat racing. Participating in RC sailboat racing can be a great way to relieve stress, improve coordination, and connect with others who share similar interests. Those who want to explore this hobby further may wonder where they can find RC sailboat racing near them. From local clubs to online resources, this article will provide information on how to get started with RC sailboat racing in your area.

Benefits of Joining an RC Sailboat Club

Joining an RC sailboat club brings many advantages, both social and recreational. Some of these benefits include:

• Access to a supportive community of like-minded individuals who share the same passion for RC sailboat racing
• Opportunities to network, build friendships and improve your skills through shared knowledge and experience
• Access to boats and equipment for racing and practice
• Participation in club events such as regattas and races
• Potential for discounts or benefits from sponsors or partnerships with local businesses

If you’re interested in finding a club near you, there are several online resources you can utilize. Some popular websites include:

• The American Model Yachting Association (AMYA)
• RCGroups Forum

You can also visit your local hobby shop or marina to ask about any RC sailboat clubs in your area.

What are the benefits of being in a yacht club?

• Access to exclusive events and social activities
• Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals
• Discounts on dockage fees, repairs, and supplies
• Access to club-owned boats and equipment
• Training and educational programs on boating and safety
• Participation in racing, cruising, and other group activities

If you’re interested in joining a yacht club, check out the websites of clubs in your area for more information on the benefits and membership options.

Researching Local RC Sailboat Clubs

When researching local RC sailboat clubs , it’s important to take your time and find the right club that suits your needs. Here are some tips to help you find the right club for you:

• Check websites like AMYA , RCGroups forum or Meetup.com for local clubs in your area.
• Reach out to the clubs listed on these websites to inquire about membership and whether they are accepting new members
• Ask about the club’s racing schedule and locations
• Check if the club supports your preferred sailboat class
• Ask about fees or dues for club membership
• Consider attending a race or club event to see if it’s a good fit for you and your skill level

Here’s an example of what you might find when researching local RC sailboat clubs:

How do I choose a sailing club?

• Location: Choose a sailing club that is close to where you live or work.
• Facilities: Look for a sailing club that has good facilities such as changing rooms and storage facilities.
• Instructors: Check if the sailing club has experienced and certified instructors
• Boats: Look for a sailing club that has a variety of boats to choose from and well maintained.
• Membership Fees: Find out the membership fees and if there are any additional costs for lessons or equipment rental.

If you’re interested in learning more about sailing clubs in your area, check out websites such as SailClubs.com or Sailing.org for more information.

Attending a Local RC Sailboat Race

If you’re interested in watching or participating in a local RC sailboat race, there are a few things to keep in mind to fully enjoy your experience:

• Dress for the weather, as races take place outdoors on the water
• Check the racing schedule and arrive early to secure a good spot for viewing
• Bring your own chair or blanket for comfort
• Consider bringing a camera and binoculars for close-up views of the action
• Introduce yourself to other attendees and racers to engage with the community
• Volunteer to help with race duties if you’re interested in getting more involved

For more information on attending or getting involved in an RC sailboat race, check the websites of local clubs or the national organization of the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) . AMYA has a comprehensive racing calendar available on their website that lists events across the country.

Preparing for an RC Sailboat Race

Whether you’re watching or participating in an RC sailboat race , it’s important to be prepared in advance. Here are some tips to ensure a great experience:

• Charge all boat batteries fully the night before
• Bring extra batteries
• Test all radio equipment beforehand
• Practice sailing your boat before race day
• Bring a tool kit for quick repairs
• Pack food and water for yourself if participating in a day-long event

If you’re competing in the race, review the particular rules and regulations of the race, such as the course layout and starting procedure. Also, practice maintaining proper boat positions and sailing tactics to maximize your chances of success on the water. RC sailboats and racing equipment can be found on websites such as Amazon, Tower Hobbies , and Horizon Hobby .

How do I prepare for a sailing race?

Preparing for a sailing race requires proper planning, preparation and practice. Here are some tips to help you get started:

• Check the weather forecast to ensure that the conditions are suitable for sailing.
• Make sure your boat is in good condition and is equipped with all necessary safety equipment.
• Know the race course and rules of the race.
• Practice sailing and maneuvering your boat under different conditions.
• Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated before the race.

For more information on sailing and racing, you can visit websites such as World Sailing or Sail Groove . There are also various books and sailing guides available on Amazon that can provide in-depth information on sailing techniques and racing strategies.

Choosing an RC Sailboat for Racing

Choosing the right RC sailboat for racing can make all the difference in your success on the water. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when selecting a boat:

• Choose a design that’s specifically suited for racing , such as a one-meter boat or a Dragon Force 65 .
• Opt for boats with strong, lightweight materials that will help you gain an advantage in the water, such as carbon fiber masts and Mylar sails.
• Consider the boat’s turning radius , speed , and maneuverability in difficult spots on the water.
• Look for quality components and excellent build and finish quality , so you can be sure that your boat will be reliable and last for races to come.
• Consider the price and availability of replacement parts, as well as local support and technical assistance if you run into issues with your boat.

Whether you’re purchasing a boat for the first time or looking to upgrade your racing equipment, there are many online retailers that offer a variety of options for RC sailboats built specifically for racing. Among the popular options are boats sold by Kyosho , Joysway, and Thunder Tiger .

If you’re interested in RC sailboat racing , there are many opportunities available to get involved and explore this exciting sport. Whether you’re new to the hobby or have been racing boats for years, using the information in this article, you can find local clubs, attend races, and choose the right equipment for your needs. Remember, the key to success in RC sailboat racing is practice, patience, and persistence. So, get out there and enjoy the thrill of racing your own sailboat!

Additional Resources

• Model Boat Hobbyist RC Sailboat Club Directory
• RC Groups RC Sailboat Forum
• International Radio Sailing Association

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The government is "gaslighting" the public about the state of the economy, the shadow chancellor will say on Tuesday. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will make a "planned statement" later today on news of a data breach at the Ministry of Defence.

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Train drivers have kicked off a fresh wave of strikes today.

They are part of a long-running dispute over pay.

Members of Aslef union at 16 rail companies will walk out on different days from today to Thursday.

Additionally, all members will refuse to work any overtime until Saturday.

Here is a full list of the services affected by strikes and when…

As we've been reporting, Sky News understands that the Chinese state has hacked the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will make a "planned statement" later today, setting out details of a "multi-point plan to support and protect personnel".

The government will not name the country involved, but Sky News understands this to be China.

The Chinese state is to be accused of two or three attempts at hacking MoD employees - including personnel.

The cyberattack was on a payroll system with current service personnel and some veterans. It is largely names and bank details that have been exposed. All salaries will be paid this month.

A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: "The defence secretary will make a planned statement to the House of Commons this afternoon setting out the multi-point plan to support and protect personnel."

China has said it "firmly opposes and fights all forms of cyber attacks".

It added it "rejects the use of this issue politically to smear other countries".

We've just heard from the Chinese foreign ministry in the wake of allegations the state hacked a third-party payroll database at the Ministry of Defence.

Later today, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will update the House of Commons on the breach, targeting service personnel.

Now, China's foreign ministry has said it "firmly opposes and fights all forms of cyber attacks".

Labour's Darren Jones has admitted the UK's relationship with China is "complex", but stopped short of naming the state an "enemy" of the UK.

Asked how Labour view the country, he said: "The relationship is complex and there's a number of different areas where, for example, we have to work together on climate change and saving the planet is one of those. 

"So we need to cooperate where we can, but we also need to challenge China, where there's clear evidence of a need for challenge, whether that's about its actions within its own borders or its aggression with other countries. 

"And if the evidence is clear today, for example about it trying to hack UK Ministry of Defence systems, clearly we would call that out. 

"The relationship will be changing over time, but of course in opposition you don't have access to all of the intelligence.

"So we'll need to look at that in the round if we win the election later this year."

Tobias Ellwood, the former defence minister, has insisted China is "not an enemy" of the UK "right now", but is "certainly a competitor".

In the wake of news of a breach at the Ministry of Defence, Mr Ellwood was asked if China is an enemy.

"The enemy is a very, very strong word," he says. "They're certainly a competitor. 

"We need to wake up to the fact that over the last 30 years we've failed to defend our rules based order and China's growing economic clout has now allowed it to pursue a very different interpretation of that rules based order. 

"They are progressively extending their vast economic and military influence well beyond China itself, collecting up countries that then support that. 

"Left unchecked our world will split into two dangerously competing spheres of influence. That's where this is all heading.

"So, yes, it's not an enemy right now. There needs to be an off ramp. China is not going away. 

"But right now, we have two competing approaches as to how our world should focus, where it should go. And they eventually will clash. Seriously clash in the next decade."

Iain Duncan Smith, the former leader of the Conservative Party, has urged the government to admit that "China poses a systematic threat to the UK".

In a statement from Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, MPs will be told today of a massive data breach involving the MoD, targeting service personnel.

Responding to this news, the former minister said: "This is yet another example of why the UK government must admit that China poses a systemic threat to the UK and change the integrated review to reflect that. 

"No more pretence, China is a malign actor, supporting Russia with money and military equipment, working with Iran and North Korea in a new axis of totalitarian states."

Mel Stride, the work and pensions secretary, has said the Ministry of Defence acted "very swiftly" in the face of a data breach Sky News understands was made by China.

MPs will be told today of a massive data breach involving the MoD, targeting service personnel.

Asked about this, Mr Stride says: "We will know that when Grant Shapps the defence secretary makes a statement to parliament later on this afternoon.

"What I can tell you is the MoD has acted very swiftly to take this data base offline, it's a third-party data base and certainly not one run directly by the MoD.

"And of course they are there to advise and provide support to those who may be concerned about the fact that this data has been breached."

Asked if it is concerning, Mr Stride reiterates that the targeted data was not "an MoD data base as such, it was a third party".

"But nonetheless that's still a very significant matter and Grant Shapps will be addressing that in parliament this afternoon."

He adds: "We take cyber security extremely seriously."

However, he refuses to comment further ahead of Mr Shapps' statement.

Asked if China is a threat, Mr Stride says the UK has recognised "that China is an epoch-defining challenge".

Pressed if they are an enemy, the minister says they are "most definitely a challenge", and it is important to find a "balance" and make sure "we are sensible in terms of protecting ourselves".

We've just been hearing from our deputy political editor Sam Coates , who last night broke the news that it is understood the Chinese state has hacked the Ministry of Defence.

He said: "This is understood to be the Chinese state, possibly working through a contractor, targeting the payroll systems of the Ministry of Defence.

"They are the payroll systems used by serving members of the Armed Forces and some veterans. 

"The details that were potentially compromised were bank details, names and in some cases - although they're trying to downplay this - addresses.

"I think there has been an enormous effort since this was discovered at the back end of last week to try and work out exactly what's happened.

"They're not sure how much data if any the Chinese were able to get hold of.

"There is going to be a big effort to reassure people - reassure veterans and serving personnel today - that they will be paid, even though this system is separate from the MoD.

"But I think there is enormous nervousness at once again systems being compromised. We saw the Electoral Commission being talked about a couple of months ago by the deputy prime minister.

"I think it's very significant, it's information about serving personnel."

By Jenness Mitchell , Scotland reporter

New SNP leader John Swinney has promised a "new chapter" as he admitted his party has been through a "rough time recently".

Mr Swinney has replaced Humza Yousaf and could become Scotland's seventh first minister as early as Tuesday.

The SNP leadership nominations closed at 12pm on Monday, with the party confirming Mr Swinney was the sole nominee.

Mr Swinney, who was SNP leader between 2000 and 2004, said he was "deeply honoured" to take on the role and his appointment was "the beginning of a new chapter" for the party.

While he said the SNP has "faced a rough time recently as a party", he insisted: "Now, I know there's some controversy that I'm the only candidate to stand for the leadership.

You can read more from Sky News below:

The government is "gaslighting" the public about the state of the economy, the shadow chancellor will say on Tuesday.

Rachel Reeves is set to attack the Conservatives in a speech in the City of London, as the opposition takes the fight to the government on their own turf ahead of the general election.

Running a strong economy has long been the focus of Conservative election campaigns.

And with a raft of economic data coming out this week, Ms Reeves will be looking to get ahead of the government's messaging - saying Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claiming the economy is improving is "deluded".

The Bank of England will on Thursday make its latest decision on interest rates, with expectations that borrowing costs will be held at 5.25%.

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Armed Student Is Killed Near Wisconsin Middle School, Officials Say

School officials in Mount Horeb, Wis., southwest of Madison, said that no one else was harmed and that schools were placed on lockdown.

By Jesus Jiménez and Michael Levenson

The police killed an armed student after an active shooter had been reported near a middle school in Mount Horeb, Wis., on Wednesday, the authorities said.

No other students or police officers were injured during the threat, Josh Kaul, the Wisconsin attorney general, said at a news conference.

“This could have been a far worse tragedy,” Mr. Kaul said.

The authorities did not identify the person killed, but they said the student was a male, and a minor, who attended a Mount Horeb Area School District school. It was unclear what type of weapon the student had.

Officers with the Mount Horeb Police Department fired shots at the armed student, Mr. Kaul said. It was unclear whether the student fired back at the officers.

The Associated Press reported that witnesses described hearing gunshots and seeing dozens of children running.

Earlier in the day, the Mount Horeb Area School District said in a post on Facebook that there had been “an active shooter near our middle school this morning,” adding that the person had not entered the school.

Steve Salerno, the district’s superintendent, said at the news conference that the episode was “any parent’s nightmare.”

“It’s an out-of-body experience, quite frankly,” Mr. Salerno said.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice said it had opened an investigation into “the entirety of the incident,” adding that the officers involved were wearing body cameras.

Before the news conference, the district in Mount Horeb, a village of 7,600 residents, about 20 miles southwest of Madison, said that an initial search of the middle school had not turned up any additional suspects.

“As importantly, we have no reports of individuals being harmed, with the exception of the alleged assailant,” the district said. Schools in Mount Horeb were in “hard lockdown,” the district said, as police officers circulated through the middle school.

The district initially urged parents not to come to the middle school for their children.

“Students will remain in buildings while the police continue their investigation,” the district said, adding that “reunification will take time and will be done in stages.”

Mr. Kaul said that the reunification was still ongoing on Wednesday night, after the district had said it would begin dismissing students at 5 p.m. local time.

Melissa Alvarado told WMTV, a Wisconsin television station, that she was at work when her children called her to say that there had been a shooting. “Getting that call and not knowing, are they going to make it? Is this going to be our last phone call?” she said. “It’s hard.”

The school district will not have classes on Thursday, Mr. Salerno said, adding that he hoped classes would resume on Friday.

In a joint statement , the village of Mount Horeb and the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce expressed gratitude to the police and to local businesses that provided a safe space for students to shelter.

Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin said that he was closely monitoring the situation.

“I am praying for the health and safety of our kids, educators, and staff and grateful for the first responders who are working quickly to respond,” he wrote on social media.

Joe Parisi, the Dane County executive, said in a statement that “moments like this turn lives upside down, cause trauma, sorrow, and a moment of reflection for all of us.”

An earlier version of this article misattributed a statement about the Mount Horeb Area School District. It was Steve Salerno, the district superintendent, who said the district would not have classes on Thursday, not Josh Kaul, the Wisconsin attorney general.

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