Sailing News

Generously sponsored by Craftinsure, Shepherd Neame, Wayfarer Wines, Hartley Boats and Pirates Cave, the Wayfarers returned to the familiar venue of Medway Yacht Club for the 4th event of the UKWA Craftinsure National Circuit which also acted as the Eastern...

It was a glorious start to the day on Kent’s Costa del Lodo, but the blue skies were quickly filled with inquisitive clouds come to feast on the rare sight of Richard in shorts and a t-shirt. Protracted discussions were held on the choice of route, at first it was...

In Medway's sparkling waters, on the 10th of June, A Sonata sailing race, a delightful afternoon. Seven boats set sail, their names echoing the breeze, Watersong, Red Dwarf, and others, all eager to seize. Lovely weather greeted them, with force four winds so fair, As...

We had the privilege of Michael McNamara training us on Saturday 10th June 2023 at MYC, with the opportunity to put his teachings into practice during the Medway Marathon the following day and the Wayfarer Easterns hosted by MYC next weekend. Ten Wayfarers on five...

UK Wayfarer Class Eastern Area Championships & Craftinsure National Circuit and Travellers’ Series Event 3 17 – 18th June 2023 The Wayfarer Class returns to Medway YC for the Eastern Championships, one of the Craft Insure National Circuit and Travellers Series....

We are incredibly privileged that Mike McNamara; Wayfarer world champion will be coming to Medway YC on Saturday 10th June for a day of tuition. With his expert knowledge, all classes are likely to learn some very worthy tips! The plan for the day is for a shore based...

Sailing News Dragon Race Report Arriving at the Club we thought it may be another light wind day on the water. Wrong, Sheppey was already showing 20knots from the north so the shelter of the Club was misleading. Only three dragons made it to the start of the...

Sonatas Race Report from Watersong 20th May 2023 For the final race of the Early Spring series we were met by a brisk Northerly to challenge the Race officials and participants. All boats sensibly rigged the No2 - although we rather optimistically hanked on the Genoa...

Saturday 6th May Wayfarer Race Report Coronation safely completed, the race got off an hour late into a grey and drizzly S to ESE F3 pretty variable, with falling tide.  The four boats closely contested the start.  Ubique, as is their want, set the early pace.  Here...

INVITATION TO DINGHY AND KEELBOAT SAILORS The Medway Marathon has provided a yearly endurance challenge for over half a century.  The race is open to all classes of monohull dinghies and day keelboats with a RYA PY number. The course runs between the Upnor in the west...

Saturday 29th April Wayfarer Race Report It was a rather balmy day with an easterly of 8 – 10 knots some would say champagne sailing and was certainly the case after the result.  The fleet set off with Chris & Kerry in Ubique setting the early pace followed by...