Round Britain and Ireland

30/10/2025

Looking for a great challenge for 2026? What about the Plymouth Fastnet 500? Starting in mid August, the 3rd edition of the race starts and finishes in Plymouth and is set to be the best yet!

For more information, the NoR and entry form:

The ‘Plymouth Fastnet 500 Race’ will start in Plymouth Sound, exit via the Western Entrance of Plymouth Sound, round the Fastnet Rock to port, pass the Isles of Scilly to port and then finish between the Breakwater Lighthouse and the navigation buoy, ‘Queens Ground’ in Plymouth Sound.

15/09/2025

Join the Worldstar team this Friday at Southampton Boat Show!

⛵ This Friday at Southampton Boat Show meet the amazing Jaz Turner ⛵

Join the team at 2 PM, Stand H304, for the live meet & greet!

Whether you’re a long-time fan or just curious to hear from Jazz, this is your chance to meet Jazz, ask questions about her recent UK and Ireland Challenge as well as her next challenge of the WORLDSTAR 2026!

Don't miss out!

Can’t make it to the show? No problem! Drop your questions in the comments or send us a message, and we’ll get Jazz to answer as many of them as we can during the event.

It's going to be an unforgettable afternoon at the Southampton Boat Show!

Find out more about the race here - www.rwyc.org/worldstar or visit the WorldStar team at stand H304 throughout the show!

21/08/2025

06/08/2025

Of course we watched her sail our course 😉

Of course we think she's amazing 🤩

Of course Jaz Turner is going to be amazing in the Worldstar ⭐️

THE NEWS IS OUT!!!

Our latest entrant is the formidable Jaz Turner 🥳

Having reached out to Jazz after her incredible solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland to hear the words "Your WorldStar race is actually what kicked all this off!" was incredible!

Jazz is a full-time wheelchair user and suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) “As my condition has progressed, the one thing I made sure of was that I never stopped sailing.”

Her bid for the WorldStar will make her the first female, disabled sailor to complete such a challenge.

Due to Jazz’s condition, she is seeking a yacht that will fit her specific needs. Her ideal specifications include:

• Length: 35–40 ft
• Hull: Long integral keel with keel or skeg rudder
• Rig: Ketch, cutter, or sloop
• Condition: Structurally sound with functional sea c***s, skin fittings, and windows, ready to be adapted for solo ocean racing.

Any vessel chosen will undergo modifications to support Turner’s solo circumnavigation, including reinforcement for safety straps, additional handles, and specialised equipment installations.

Jazz is also seeking sponsorship opportunities – both for the vessel itself and for the extensive outfitting required for a non-stop global race. Supporters will play a direct role in enabling this groundbreaking campaign, aligning with a story of courage, grit, and adventure that resonates with sailing enthusiasts worldwide.

This search for the right boat, alongside sponsorship and equipment support, is now critical to making her campaign a reality.

If you want to get involved and help Jazz achieve her dream, drop us a DM!

Welcome to WorldStar Jazz! We're looking forward to watching you sail around the world!

26/06/2025

We are good at this stuff!!!

**STOP PRESS**

We interrupt this broadcast to bring you breaking news 👇

We are absolutely delighted to welcome solo ocean racing legend Pip Hare as the Patron of WORLDSTAR 2026 - our flagship round-the-world sailing event.

This is more than a title; it's a homecoming ⭐

Pip Hare Ocean Racing's journey as a solo oceanic sailor began with the Royal Western Yacht Club.

Back in 2009, she tackled one of her first major solo races, the OSTAR, hosted by the RWYC - a bold crossing that set her on the path to becoming one of the most respected figures in offshore sailing today.

“I began my solo racing career with the Royal Western Yacht Club when I competed in the OSTAR solo transatlantic race in 2009. Back then, I was struggling to break into the larger, professional races, but competing in the OSTAR gave me the opportunity to race on terms I could afford, and the racing was excellent. The Royal Western Yacht Club is not just offering a race but also building a supportive community that helps sailors prepare and gives them the best chance to achieve their goals. I have no doubt that if the WORLDSTAR had been running in the early years of my career, I would have been on the start line.”

Read the full press release here -www.rwyc.org/pip-hare-announced-as-patron-for-the-world-star-2026/

A meaningful return to her roots with the Royal Western Yacht Club of England ⛵

01/06/2025

Good luck Nicolas Manthos Sailing.OneWorld

04/05/2025

Don’t miss it!

The Round Iceland Race starts Sunday 1st June!

Just 4 weeks to go until the start of The Round Iceland Race 🥳🥳

The perfect qualifier for your entry into the ⭐️

Find out more https://rwyc.org/race/round-iceland-race-2025/ and join us at the Royal Western Yacht Club on Sunday 1st June 2025!

08/04/2025

Are you ready to start your sailing journey?

Pop into the Royal Western Yacht Club and we’ll get you started!

29/03/2025

Congratulations Lou Boorman Sailing on your appointment as a 2025/2026 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race skipper!

Maybe we’ll see you back on the Royal Western Yacht Club race circuit one day!

23/03/2025

The perfect race for your next challenge after the Round Britain and Ireland!

The Round Iceland Race starts on the 1st June!

24/09/2024

Do you have a dinghy? Fancy entering probably one of the biggest regattas in the UK? Then follow the link to the allspars Final Fling, Plymouth, 12th - 13th October. Great racing, great prizes, Its one not to be missed!!!!

Final Fling 2024

21/08/2024

Question Time!

"Can I change my mind from Solo to Double handed or from Double Handed to Solo after I have booked my slot?"

YES, provided the qualification miles are done in your final race mode and on the final race boat!⛵️

👉 rwyc.org/worldstar/