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January Newsletter
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

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

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Oct 4, 2025
Race Report - 20-21 September
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...

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Sep 22, 2025
Race Report - 13-14 September
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...

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Sep 15, 2025


Race Report - 30-31 August (Roddy Carritt Cup)
In windy conditions, a reduced turnout of boats competed for the Roddy Carritt cup over six "sprint" races. The format was a beat to...

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Sep 2, 2025


Race Report - Egan Trophy, Ladies' Race and Novice Race
With challenging conditions all weekend, the RTYC race team (led by Peter and Jo Chugg) managed the schedule well to deliver an...

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Aug 26, 2025


August Newsletter
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...

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Aug 19, 2025


Regatta Report - Cowes Week
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...

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Aug 15, 2025
Race Report - 19-20 July
This week's report comes from Dauntless, courtesy of Giles Peckham. Saturday 19th July (Household Division YC, Chevrons Cup) With no...

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Jul 22, 2025
Race Report - 12-13 July
While the high pressure was definitely upon us for the weekend and the wind was far from decisive, three blue-sky races were successfully...

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Jul 14, 2025


Race Report - Sunday 6 July
This week's report comes from Stephen Dirou on board Defender. Racing was by Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, under Rosy Jones and Laurie...

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Jul 8, 2025


Race Report - 21-22 June (Yacht Club de France Visit)
This week's report comes from Lionel Cazali, YCF visit coordinator and Hon. Treasurer, RLYC. Racing was by Royal Yacht Squadron, under John Thorn.

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Jun 24, 2025


Race Report - 13-15 June (RTYC 250th, Cory Cup)
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...

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Jun 15, 2025


Regatta Report - Cowes Classics
The Daring Class reports on Cowes Classics Regatta 2025

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Jun 5, 2025


Race Report - 10/11 May
Weekend 2 is reported on by Pietro Strada, sailing Dreamer. Last weekend offered some wonderful sailing in perfect conditions on both...

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May 12, 2025


Race Report - 3/4 May
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...

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May 5, 2025


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

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Apr 27, 2025


Andy Cassell
By Carron Snagge Others have written far more eruditely about Andy’s immense contribution to sailing more generally, which was quite...

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Mar 22, 2025
March Newsletter
Dear members, It seems like the off-season is drawing to a close so fast, and with only seven (!) weeks to go before our beloved racing...

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Mar 17, 2025
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