Jersey continued their record-breaking performance at the Jeux des Iles in Sardinia yesterday as they secured their first-ever win in a sailing race – and another gold in athletics.

TEAM Jersey departs for Sardinia tomorrow with a new member in their Jeux des Iles family in the form of a judo representative.

THE DOG’S!! and Jai Ho each gained line honours and best corrected times in the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club’s Jackson Yacht Services Bay races held last weekend.

JERSEY is to host the British Hobie Cat National Championship for the first time next year.

TEENAGE sailor Leo Scholefield has become the first Islander to win a place at the British Keelboat Academ.

TOP British sailor, third rookie and 18th overall meant Phil Sharp finished his first ever Solitaire du Figaro ‘on a high’ yesterday.

SOLO sailor Phil Sharp has spoken of his disappointment after going from a top five place to finish the third leg of the Solitaire du Figaro in 20th on Wednesday.

JERSEY solo sailor Phil Sharp will be one of just four British entrants on the start line of the prestigious 1,695 nautical mile Solitaire du Figaro on Sunday.

IT was a day to remember for Dave Jones as he followed in his late father’s footsteps to clinch the prestigious Carey Olsen Inter Island Yacht Race victory on Saturday.

IF you are looking for a team that mixes youth with experience you won’t find a better example than this year’s sailing team.

WINDSURFERS will be up against a new type of challenge this year as the format shifts from course racing to slalom racing.

JERSEY solo sailor Phil Sharpe overcame the loss of the majority of his electrical equipment to win the 250-mile Solo Basse Normandie race at the weekend.