Follow Our Gunner Rowers Across the Atlantic
Four JNCOs from 12 Regiment Royal Artillery, are currently training to take part in the forthcoming Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Described as the “World’s Toughest Row”, it is a transatlantic rowing race spanning 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua. The Force Atlantic Team, skippered by Bombardier Katie Devine, will set off in December […]
Fine Sailing Weather for the 2025 Offshore Regatta
Eight boats and over 50 gunner sailors enjoyed some fine sailing at the 76th RAYC Offshore Regatta held in Yarmouth over the weekend of 5-7 September 2025. Crews began arriving in Yarmouth on Friday, 5th September, ready for three long races around the buoys in the Western Solent on Saturday, 6th. The weather on the […]
16 Regiment Sail Training and Offshore Regatta Winners
From 1–7 September 2025, an all-ranks crew from 16 Regiment Royal Artillery took to the waters of the Solent for a week of sail training, culminating in a strong showing at the Royal Artillery Offshore Regatta in Yarmouth. Sailing aboard White Knight 7, a 35-foot J/109 class, the crew was skippered by SSgt Max Wilkinson, […]
RAYC Offshore Regatta Final Racing Instructions
Racing on Saturday 6th September will start at 10.00 for the Bantry Cup and at 1005 for Bhopal Cup. Please click the following link to read the full Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. All Skippers or boat owners/leads MUST complete the online Royal Solent Yacht Club Condition of Entry form: RSYC 2025 Condition of Entry If […]
St Barbara V Sailing for the Army Individual Training Command
RAYC Offshore Sailing Regatta Yarmouth 5-7 September 2025
The 2025 RAYC Offshore Regatta will take place in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, over the weekend 5-7 September. The regatta is an organised weekend of offshore racing and includes a 3-course prize-giving dinner in the Royal Solent Yacht Club on Saturday, 6th September. Racing is open to all yachts, and crews are invited to arrive […]
Project Afterguard Offshore Sail Training 2025
The RAYC will undertake ‘Project AFTERGUARD’ in Summer 2025 to provide offshore sail training and course opportunities for RAYC members and personnel serving in RA units. Outline course details are listed below. Members and units who are interested in this training should contact Lt Colonel Jon McCleery, the Rear Commodore Offshore. Ser Dates Activity Boat/Instructor […]
Exercise Canary Ubique with 5 Regiment
For over two weeks of offshore sailing, a crew of eight from the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery embarked on a challenging voyage designed to build resilience and leadership. Facing unpredictable winds, difficult sea conditions, and the demands of round-the-clock navigation, the team honed essential sailing skills, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure. Each member took turns at the […]
Exercise Canary Ubique with 100 Regiment
Leg 7 of Ex CANARY UBIQUE draws to a close as St Barbara V donks her way back to Puerto Calero on Lanzarote. Sadly the engine has been used more than we would’ve wanted since the wind didn’t play ball. Nevertheless, there has been excellent sail training in warm winter sun all around the Canary […]
St Barbara V Arrives in the Canaries
St Barbara V has officially arrived in Puerto Calero, her base for the winter! 2050.35 Nm covered by Leg 1. 2 x Ocean passages completed. 5 Countries visited. As ever St Barbara has proven herself yet again as a great blue water cruiser, all whilst delivering some amazing Adventure Training for Soldiers! We made it! […]