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Sailing News

Each week in the Daily Echo, and daily here on the website, we will be bringing you all the latest news from on and off the water, plus everything you need to know about the Hampshire sailing scene.

We will be following all the stars as they gear up for the big name races, but also bringing you news and results from the dozens of local sailing clubs.

If you have a story, get in touch by calling Will Carson on 023 8042 4501 or emailing will.carson@dailyecho.co.uk

DATES FOR THE DIARY
  • August 30: SB3 Cup, Royal Southern Yacht Club
  • August 30: Firefly open meeting, Royal Lymington Yacht Club
  • August 31: Mirror, Topper and Laser Pico Open, Hill Head Sailing Club
  • August 30-31: Centenary Regatta, Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club
  • September 6: Newtown Creek cruise, Eling Sailing Club
  • September 12-21: Southampton Boat Show

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Star turns at Cowes
Pictures: onEdition
Pictures: onEdition

Cowes Week racing wasn't due to start until today but there was plenty of sport spotting the celebrity' on The Solent.

Colin Jackson adopted his 100 metres hurdles pose. Olympic champion triple jumper Jonathan Edwards accepted a leading role, as usual, while Scottish TV presenter Kirsty Gallagher took to the water with ease.


CALL BACK FOR MORE COWES WEEK STORIES AND PICTURES

11:41am Saturday 2nd August 2008

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