An elite roster of international sailing talent competed in the long-awaited return of the Macnamara’s Bowl, 24-26 April 2026, with a line-up of accomplished female sailors gathering at Royal Lymington Yacht Club for the regatta’s first edition in over three decades....
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More Than a Regatta: Experience the RS Games
Apr 15, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Racing
Why Join the RS Games? Looking for more than just another regatta? The RS Games delivers an unforgettable blend of world-class racing, vibrant community, and festival-level fun. Held every four years, the RS Games is the biggest celebration of RS Sailing classes. This...
Sammy Isaacs-Johnson Appointed as RS Aero UK & International Class Manager
Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Racing, Video Blog
Meet Sammy Isaacs-Johnson! The new RS Aero UK & International Class Manager, taking on the role from Peter Barton, who's passing on the baton after 11 years steering the class. Sammy's journey began with the RS Aero over a decade ago too: “In 2014, on...
Macnamara’s Bowl: All-Women’s International Regatta Reimagined for a New Era
Apr 12, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Racing
History is being reborn at Royal Lymington Yacht Club, 24-26 April 2026, with the long-awaited return of the Macnamara’s Bowl – an all-women’s international regatta making its comeback after 31 years. Originally founded in 1978 by a pioneering group of women sailors...
RS21 UK & Ireland Class Calendar 2026 and Building To The Worlds
Apr 3, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Video Blog
We caught up with RS21 International Class Manager Liam Willis and UK & Ireland Class Chair Nigel Rolfe at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. The duo talk us through all the events in the RS21 UK & IE Cup 2026, the venues, what's special about each event -...
Getting Your Boat to the RS Games 2026: Travel Webinar with James Curtis
Mar 19, 2026 | Blog, How to/Top tips, News Stories
RS500 UK Class Chair James Curtis will host a webinar at 7pm on Wednesday 25th March for sailors who are planning to attend the RS Games 2026 in Travemünde, Germany. With multiple travel routes, transport options and the ever-present question of “how do I get my boat...
Momentum Is Building: 10 Teams Already Entered for RS Venture Connect Europeans 2026
Mar 18, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Para Sailing, Racing
What an incredible start to the RS Venture Connect European Championships registrations! Already 10 teams (from 6 nations) have signed up to join the action, with sailors travelling from Norway, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, Grenada and even as far as Australia. This...
Fleet Building in the Aegean: Yacht Club of Greece Welcomes Country’s First RS21 Club Fleet
Mar 12, 2026 | Blog, News Stories
The Yacht Club of Greece welcomes six RS21 keelboats to their growing club fleet - the first club-owned fleet of RS21s in Greece. The fresh boats strengthen the Club’s adult sailing offerings and pave the way for a new chapter of activity on the water. Members and...
What to Expect at RS Games 2026 | Live from RYA Dinghy Show
Mar 12, 2026 | Blog, News Stories, Racing, Video Blog
RS Sailing’s Head of Commercial, Michiel Geerling, sits down with James Curtis, RS500 UK Class Chair, to talk about the biggest event in the RS calendar – the RS Games 2026. Held once every four years, the RS Games is the ultimate celebration of RS classes, bringing...
A Tassie’ Test Sail & Unboxing of the first RS CAT12 in Australia
Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Catamaran, Exploring, How to/Top tips, News Stories
We're delighted to see the very first RS CAT12 arrive in Australia! The self-proclaimed “salty bunch of Taswegians” at Small Craft Tasmania are based in one of the wildest sailing locations on Earth. With a passion for adventure sailing and exploring rugged...
Try a RS Boat in 2026: RS Sailing Demo Days Across the UK
Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, How to/Top tips, News Stories
If you've ever wondered what it's like to sail an RS boat, 2026 offers plenty of opportunities to find out. The team at RS Sailing will be running a series of demo days throughout the year, giving sailors the chance to get out on the water and experience some of the...
Magique et Terrible: The All-Women RS21 Crew Reshaping The Sport from the Inside Out
Mar 7, 2026 | Blog, News Stories
There’s a moment in sailing when everything falls quiet. The sails power-up, the boat accelerates, and the crew moves instinctively. No words are needed - just trust, timing, and the synergy of the team. For the all-women RS21 team Magique et Terrible, those moments...











