The Darings in Cowes sadly do not have an international class association, but share much in common with a class known as the "International One Design". The IOD is a design from 1936 which is loosely-based and scaled down from a "6 metre" yacht from Bermuda named "Saga". The Daring, of course, is a later design closely based on "5.5 metre" designs from the 1956 Olympics. In the 1980s two friends (Rick Thompson of the IOD fleet, and Philip Porter of Dauntless) determined that

This weekend's race report comes from Dynamite and Defender, courtesy of David Tydeman and Perdy Light respectively. This weekend was part of the CCCA season, with today run by the Royal London and featuring Committee Boat starts for Etchells, Darings and Dragons. Saturday 9 May Planned start time was 1215 but with less than 5 knots of wind varying across the Solent from almost nothing at Bramble Bank, 4-5 knots running along the Lee on Solent shore from the ESE and a few kno

This weekend's race report comes from Dynamite, courtesy of Charles Mathews and David Tydeman. With the forecast showing the first rain for weeks, and at times modest winds, the Race Committee from Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club were monitoring conditions closely in the lead-up to the first weekend of the season. In the end, all racing took place as planned with Destroyer and Diamond making an early impression on the results. A very promising 11 boats turned out for the racing o

The AGM and Prizegiving Dinner now well behind us, attentions are turning towards the new season. As such, I have a few parish notices and I hope they will whet your appetite for the season ahead! February London Drinks The off-season is long, and so this year we are adding a social event to the calendar. On Thursday 26th February, Daring sailors and friends may meet informally in the Britannia Bar at the Royal Thames Yacht Club (London clubhouse) to simply exchange news, mak

This weekend's race report comes from Doublet, courtesy of Emma Barry and Charlie Shepherd The final weekend’s racing of a fabulous...

On the penultimate weekend of the season, a good turnout saw Doublet secure the 2025 Season's Points with a weekend to spare. With eleven...

This weekend's race report comes from Dynamite, courtesy of David Tydeman A great weekend of 3 races, sensibly run by Derek Hodd and team...

In windy conditions, a reduced turnout of boats competed for the Roddy Carritt cup over six "sprint" races. The format was a beat to...

With challenging conditions all weekend, the RTYC race team (led by Peter and Jo Chugg) managed the schedule well to deliver an...

After what seems like only a short respite after a busy, tense and competitive Cowes Week, we resume this weekend! I have a number of...

With all 16 boats entered, Cowes Week 2025 promised to be the busiest Daring racing we've had in a few years. I hope you enjoy the...

This week's report comes from Dauntless, courtesy of Giles Peckham. Saturday 19th July (Household Division YC, Chevrons Cup) With no...

While the high pressure was definitely upon us for the weekend and the wind was far from decisive, three blue-sky races were successfully...

This week's report comes from Stephen Dirou on board Defender. Racing was by Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, under Rosy Jones and Laurie...

This week's report comes from Lionel Cazali, YCF visit coordinator and Hon. Treasurer, RLYC. Racing was by Royal Yacht Squadron, under John Thorn.

The Solent was ablaze as the Royal Thames Yacht Club put on one heck of a show for its 250th birthday party! With fireworks on Saturday...

The Daring Class reports on Cowes Classics Regatta 2025

Weekend 2 is reported on by Pietro Strada, sailing Dreamer. Last weekend offered some wonderful sailing in perfect conditions on both...

And we're off! The season has started! Any first-time Daring sailors out this weekend, and I know of several, experienced both ends of...

Dear members, The season is upon us! Next weekend, racing kicks off with a shoreline start from RLYC, with the races counting for an...