The yachtsman, en route from Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, could see that he was about 10 miles from the coast but could not say exactly where.
Paralympic sailing
Arc Channel Islands Seminar 2017
ARC Channel Islands Seminar in Chichester UK Combining informative presentations with a social day, the ARC Channel Islands Seminar programme includes lunch and the chance to meet and get to…
Grants announced for Paralympic sailing
The Royal Yachting Association is inviting disabled sailors to apply for grants to support 2.4mR one-person keelboat class campaigns.
7,000+ sailors take to the water for third Bart’s Bash
More than 7,290 sailors took part in the third annual Bart's Bash, which coincided with the Rio Paralympic sailing finale in support of disabled sailing.
Two Rio bronze medals for Britain’s Paralympic sailors
With gold and bronze Paralympic medals, Helena Lucas is Britain’s most successful Paralympic sailor ever. While Alex Rickham and Niki Birrell were “elated” to achieve another bronze Paralympic medal.
Sonars vow to keep fighting after Rio medal hopes dented
The British Sonar team is refusing to give up on their Rio medal dream after a race disqualification dented their podium hopes yesterday.
British Sonar team achieve hat-trick of wins as breeze arrives in Rio
All Paralympic sailing classes have three more races scheduled today from 4pm (BST). The final series races, after which the medals will be awarded, takes place on Saturday 17 September.
Difficult day in Rio’s Guanabara Bay puts Brits to test
All three Paralympic sailing classes will try to get three races in today from the earlier time of 4pm, after a two-hour postponement and very light, patchy breeze played havoc…
Britain’s Helena Lucas shines as Rio regatta gets underway
Sunshine broke through the grey skies that had shadowed the build-up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Sailing Competition as the first races got under way yesterday.
Sailors ready for ‘snakes and ladders’ Rio challenge as racing begins
Reigning 2.4mR champion, Helena Lucas, believes Britain’s Paralympic sailors have learned from the “snakes and ladders” racing of last month’s Olympics.
Paralympic sailing team eye Rio glory
Six British Paralympic sailors will be battling for Rio 2016 glory when the regatta gets under way on Monday, 12 September.
Countdown to Rio: Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic contenders
With less than one month to go until the 2016 Rio Games, we look at the British Olympic and Paralympic sailors who will be going for gold...
Australian Paralympic Sailing Team members robbed in Rio
Two members of the Australian Paralympic Sailing Team have been robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What’s on at the Southampton Boat Show 2015
The Red Arrows will be taking to the skies above the Southampton Boat Show this afternoon to perform their aerobatic stunts for the first time in the show's history.
ISAF to campaign for disabled sailing’s inclusion in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is to campaign for Disabled Sailing's inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and has appointed VERO Communications to advise and support its campaign.
Miss Isle sailor completes Capital Venture voyage
Inspirational disabled teenager Natasha Lambert has completed her voyage from the Isle of Wight to London using sip-puff technology.
Miss Isle Too on courageous charity challenge
Disabled teenage sailor, Natasha Lambert, is en route to London for her latest daring charity challenge.
Thousands flock to Poole Harbour Boat Show
Thousands of people enjoyed the tall ships, stalls and entertainments during the inaugural Poole Harbour Boat Show.
Helena Lucas is first British athlete selected for Rio 2016
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) have named London 2012 sailing champion Helena Lucas as the first athlete selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Rio 2016.
ISAF executive conduct Paralympic Games review
The ISAF Executive has reviewed the International Paralympic Committee decision to drop sailing from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games programme.