Category: Racing

In sailing it’s not unusual to find that changing course a little away from the direct line to your destination can give you more boat speed, as can sailing a little free of close hauled when you’re working to windward. Sometimes this can work to your advantage with the extra…

Our race crew gathered on Friday evening with early arrivals clearing heavy items that wouldn't be needed from the boat; electric heater, dinghy, and sail covers were moved to spend the weekend in the car park (the outboard had already gone for servicing). The heavy weather jib was dropped and…

The Regatta programme on 22/23 September was nutcrackered by the two storms! With races scheduled from Saturday morning to Sunday lunchtime, our plan was to get across to Cowes on late Friday afternoon and take in some practice with the Asymmetrical at the same time. However this was all changed…

The second ROC race of the year was the Myth of Malham, traditionally the toughest race of the season bar the Fastnet, and one that is beginning to assume a mythical reputation amongst PYC racers due to the amount of times some people (this year's skipper included) who have failed…