As the summer season continues and the Key Yachting team are hard at work, we have still managed to get out on the water for some great racing in this hot weather. Wayne and Hannah have had a busy few months sailing at Volvo Cork Week in Ireland and Cowes Week. ‘We’ve had a great […]
There is only just over a month to go until Cannes Yachting Festival kicks off. The festival is taking place from 6th to the 11th September at the two ports of Cannes, Vieux Port and Port Canto on the famous French Riviera. The events water taxis easily move visitors between the 2 marinas. The Key […]
192 boats and around 2,000 sailors took part in Volvo Cork Week 2022 at the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Ireland last week. Racing was held on 5 different courses for 14 classes, the biggest Cork Week for several years. Sailors were lucky enough to have the sun out for most of the week, but […]
Key Yachting J-CupFinal Race ReportThe Key Yachting J-Cup, in association with B&G, was topped-off with a third day of fantastic conditions in The Solent. Classic south westerly breeze, pumped up to 15 knots with more in the gusts, but the wind was with the tide for most of the day, giving a flatter sea state. Three […]
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing ClubThursday 30th June – Saturday 2nd July 2022 J/Boats Spectacular!Key Yachting J-Cup Race Day Two – 01 July 2022 The Key Yachting J-Cup, in association with B&G, had superb conditions for the second day of racing. Brilliant sunshine with a south westerly breeze, pumping up to over 20 knots, produced stunning, […]
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing ClubThursday 30th June – Saturday 2nd July 2022 Thrilling racing on Day OneKey Yachting J-Cup 30 June 2022The Key Yachting J-Cup, in association with B&G, kicked off with 56 teams enjoying superb sunny conditions in the Solent. A south westerly breeze built steadily during the day, and by the […]
How Wireless Load Sensing is Changing the Competitive Landscape of The Key Yachting J-Cup Having supported the Key Yachting J-Cup for the past two events, industry leaders in wireless load sensors for race yachts, Cyclops Marine will be making their third appearance at the J-Cup, come Thursday 30th June. Easily installed to your rig, wireless […]
Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing ClubThursday 30th June – Saturday 2nd July 2022 All set for the Key Yachting J-Cup The Key Yachting J-Cup in association with B&G30th of June to the 2nd of July. The Key Yachting J-Cup is the largest meeting of J/Boats in Northern Europe, 52 teams have already entered with […]
15/06/22 Author: Mark Mansfield Key Yachting, the Irish agent for both J Boats and Grand Soleil, are delighted to note that, along with two Grand Soleil’s entered, nine J Boats have entered in this year’s Round Ireland event commencing this Saturday. The two Grand Soleil’s are both well known in Irish racing circles. Bob Rendell’s […]
“We’re so excited to continue our partnership with J/Boats…it must be coming up to our 11th year by now but who’s counting?! (Kinda like the number of Wight Vodka martini’s that one might slowly enjoy over the course of an evening!)” commented Ritu Manocha, head of operations and tastings at 50 Degrees North, the team behind […]
J/70 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS AT WPNSA – 02-09 SEPTEMBER 2023 The J/70 UK Class Association are delighted to announce that Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) has been awarded the rights to host the 2023 J/70 European Championships. The event will take place from 2nd to 9th September 2023 and is expected to attract in excess […]
Key yachting is very happy to announce that Henri-Lloyd is continuing their support of the Key Yachting J-Cup Regatta for 2022 as part of a focused business strategy. In June 2018, the brand Henri-Lloyd, stock and five stores were acquired by Swedish investment firm Aligro Group. Subsequently the brand has undergone a refocus and a […]
The new Grand Soleil 40 has all the credentials to replicate the great success of the GS 44, winner of the last ORC World Championship, while maintaining the feeling of style, elegance and safety seen throughout the range. A fast and responsive boat that reflects its sporting personality in the performance on the water. Grand […]
20th to 24th April 2022 La Grande Motte – France Launched in 2010, the International Multihull Show was built around a simple concept, to show multihulls afloat, in a dedicated place, in an exclusive manner. Taking place in La Grande Motte, France every April, this diverse show offers the latest and best multihulls available on the […]
Southampton, UK – B&G®, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, unveiled its B&G App last summer and has followed up with a new release with updates offering a range of safety and navigation enhancements, personalised notifications plus the anchor alert safety feature for premium subscribers. Where can I get the App? The B&G […]