While the Judel-Vrolijk 115 Nikata will be the largest yacht competing among the 350 or so yachts starting the Rolex Fastnet Race on Sunday 6 August, the battle for line honours glory looks set to be between two titans of the grand prix racing world. Finnish Whitbread Round the World Race legend Ludde Ingvall returns having previously put in one of the most … [Read more...] about Rolex Fastnet Race . Fight to be first home
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Crystal ball-gazing for the Rolex Fastnet Race winner
Second-guessing the winner under IRC among the 340 boats competing in August's Rolex Fastnet Race is tough. The outcome of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's biennial flagship event will depend on the weather: A brisk start should favour the big boats; a light start and lively finish the smaller ones, but it is not simple given the race's complexity with headlands and … [Read more...] about Crystal ball-gazing for the Rolex Fastnet Race winner
Royal Navy Power-lifting Competition
The annual Royal Navy Power-lifting Competition has been staged in HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth. Top woman was Leading Physical Trainer Melanie Haslam from Plymouth-based warship HMS Montrose. She lifted a total of 360 kilogrammes. Top man was Leading Physical Trainer Andrew Davey, Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor with Hasler Naval Service Recovery Centre in … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Power-lifting Competition
Military families enjoy sporting holiday camp
A popular sporting holiday for children of military families could expand after proving a success in giving youngsters an energetic summer break. The annual summer Kings Camps, is back for in Plymouth Naval Base for the 3rd year, offering children of Royal Navy families a chance to let off steam with others of similar backgrounds. So popular are the three weeks of … [Read more...] about Military families enjoy sporting holiday camp
America’s Cup Portsmouth. Big Ben takes a big win
It really was Super Sunday for Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR whose second place in the last of Sunday’s three races gave them the overall regatta win at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on hand to present the awards and it was a fitting end to an amazing weekend of action for the British fans in … [Read more...] about America’s Cup Portsmouth. Big Ben takes a big win
America’s Cup. Sir Ben jumps into the lead in Portsmouth
Hot, sunny conditions and thousands of fans lining the Portsmouth seafront was the backdrop to Saturday’s crowd-pleasing Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series action, the first day of points scoring races on the Solent at the 2016 event. The home team, Land Rover BAR, led by skipper Sir Ben Ainslie, recovered from a poor first race result to win the second two contests … [Read more...] about America’s Cup. Sir Ben jumps into the lead in Portsmouth
HMS Sutherland’s rugby team took on Trondheim Rugby Klubb
The Royal Navy took on the Norwegians at rugby in the snow when HMS Sutherland’s team took on Trondheim Rugby Klubb. While Plymouth-based HMS Sutherland is in Norway on multi-national exercise the crew took the chance for a break in Trondheim by taking on local sports teams. The first match, still three months away from the regular rugby season, took place in 1.5 feet of … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland’s rugby team took on Trondheim Rugby Klubb
RORC Easter Challenge
RORC Easter Challenge: Season Opener The perfect way to get up to speed Friday 25th - Sunday 27th March Bank Holiday Weekend The Royal Ocean Racing Club's UK domestic season fires up with the Easter Challenge, taking place on the Solent over the Bank Holiday weekend of 25-27th March. For many crews, the Easter Challenge marks a key date in their diary, by which their … [Read more...] about RORC Easter Challenge
Royal Navy footballers score with charities
Royal Navy footballers have been presented with a new sporting kit to cement a new partnership with a fitness and leisure centre. The Royal Navy’s Western Region Command Football team has a new strip, courtesy of the Saltash-based China Fleet Country Club which has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal – the first fruits of a charitable partnership. The charitable arm of the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy footballers score with charities
Royal Navy hosts charity fencing tournament
The Royal Navy hosted a Devon-wide fencing charity tournament at Plymouth Naval Base. 53 fencers from across the county converged on the Wyvern Centre at HM Naval Base in Devonport to take part in the team match against the Royal Navy. Funds donated at the competition were split between the Devon County Fencing Union and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. 16 teams of … [Read more...] about Royal Navy hosts charity fencing tournament
