Long pole tactics score in tough conditions

James Howarth takes the victory in gripping contest

A last gasp fish sees team England win the shore World Championships in France

THE BELLA VISTA BASS

Coach Brian beats one of his youth club members by a single centimetre in one of his own competitions and reveals details of a new programme to get newcomers into the sport

Although many will remember the Royal Western Yacht Club-hosted Final Fling event from the 1980s and ’90s, its rejuvenation with title sponsor Allspars eight years ago has seen this two-day event go f