Here is the February edition of the French Flying Fifteen association which includes detaisl of invites to UK sailors to two events in Brittany on consecutive weekends. A great offer if you wish to combine sailing and a holiday.

Alastair Stevenson looks back at  UKFFA Championship attendances and winners in 2025, and events for 2026

Justin Waples has been awarded a 2025 RYA Impact Award. The Impact Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals, clubs, and organisations who go above and beyond to make boating and sailing more successful, sustainable, inclusive, and valued – from grassroots efforts to community-wide initiatives.

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Have you read Success Stories of Growing Female Participation in Sailing on the FFI website?

Flying 15  4041 for sale  £15,000

 

Built 1997, rigged by Phil Evan’s and raced successfully for many happy years, comes with new shape Genoa , Located in Northumberland, can deliver locally. Click for full details and contact information

 

This is a genuine "turn-key" racing package. Whether you are looking to dominate your local club fleet or compete on the open circuit, "Blue" offers a fast turn of pace and a proven winning record. Ready to be towed away and raced this weekend Location: North West, England (Delivery available by arrangement)

Built June 2003.

She is a well known, fast boat 16th in the 2023 nationals and won the CVLSC Wednesday night series

Comes with 1 suite of Hyde Sails 2022, used for the Nationals and 2 seasons of Wednesday nights. White sails perfect for club racing, spinnkaer only used at the Nationals.

One P&B Main and Genoa, functional. Two spinnakers great for club sailing.

Carbon tiller extension and carbon spinnaker pole. New rudder, inboard tracks and cascade kicker in 2023. Boom up top cover, undercover. Low slung Keels with Wheels trailer.

Based at Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club.

£5,500 ono.