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

• Aug 18-22: Splash Week, Royal Southern Yacht Club
• 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

Rescue bid sees charity tall ship awarded trophy 1:39pm Thu 28 Aug 08 A SOUTHAMPTON sailing charity's tallship has been awarded a prestigious trophy for its part in a mid-sea rescue.

Fancy a stroll down Ainslie Ave?

1:38pm Thursday 28th August 2008

HAMPSHIRE streets could be named after the county's medal-winning Olympic sailors if plans by civic leaders go ahead.

Three blondes in a boat ‘my new heroes’ 2:49pm Thu 21 Aug 08 HAMPSHIRE round-the- world sailor Sam Davies has hailed Great Britain's medal-winning "three blondes in a boat" as her new heroes.

Olympic gold medal for another Hampshire sailor 7:43am Thu 21 Aug 08 HAMPSHIRE sailor Iain Percy has increased Britain's medal haul at the Olympics this morning after winning gold in the Star class.Reader comments (23)

Powerboat race still to go-ahead 2:47pm Thu 21 Aug 08 A LEGENDARY powerboat race threatened by cancellation has been given the green light by race organisers.

‘Old gaffers’ back on water 2:34pm Thu 21 Aug 08 THE Solent will be awash with beauty and tradition this weekend as dozens of "old gaffers" take to the water.

Olympic handover at Needles

2:33pm Thursday 21st August 2008

A HUGE spinnaker emblazoned with the London 2012 Olympic logo will be flown at The Needles to mark the handover of the games from Beijing.

Boat show back for 29th year

2:28pm Thursday 21st August 2008

THE Premier Used Boat Show - dubbed the "best used boat show in the country" - returns to Swanwick Marina in September.

Percy in line for latest sailing medal 10:09am Wed 20 Aug 08 HAMPSHIRE sailor Iain Percy is the latest British Olympian in line for a medal in Qingdao.Reader comment (1)

Percy's medal bid on hold 12:07pm Tue 19 Aug 08 HAMPSHIRE sailor Iain Percy's Olympic medal bid has been put on hold after light winds forced racing to be cancelled today.

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