The Puma Moth Worlds got off to slightly shaky start today with a mist/sand haze shrouding Dubai’s unique hi-tec, high rise skyline.

Much anticipation here at the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club for today’s first race of the Puma Moth World Championship.

Not much to report from yesterday apart from that I spent 3-4 hours on the water training in glorious 8-12 knot conditions and the boat felt great.

John Harris, Dave Lister and Peter Harris took Rag & Famish Hotel took victory in the Australian 18 Footers League’s inaugural Ferry Patrons Trophy race on Sydney Harbour today.<

I decided yesterday was the day to break out my new secret weapon Hyde Sail.

The official website for the all new Skandia Team GBR ‘Support Crew’ was launched today (Saturday 6 March) by top British sailors, Bryony Shaw, Penny Clark, Nick Thompson and Tokyo Game

Local sailor and organiser of next week's Puma Moth World Championship in Dubai, Chris Graham, has won the UAE Nationals.

Expect big changes when the Portsmouth Numbers are announced at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, this weekend.