CBYC Christmas Panto!
Calling all Club Children!
Join us on Sunday, 14th December for our Christmas Panto!
This is a free event, but tickets are limited.
Details on how to register for tickets will be shared soon!
IOCA Nationals 2025
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing academy played host to the IOCA National Championships over the week of 26th July to 31st July.
The event had 243 entries over the 3 fleets and a range of international sailors coming to comptete against the British fleet.
CBYC Sailors
Coached Regatta
Logan Allsopp – 26th overall
Elle Bourke – 35th overall
Carys Harding – 38th overall
Racing Regatta
Martha Hughes – 15th overall
Xenia Hudson – 21st overall
Main Fleet – Silver
Alice Atkin – 2nd overall & 1st Girl
Hugo Thomas – 3rd overall & 2nd Boy
Roisin Epstein – 23rd overall
Ayla Griffiths – 25th overall
Sienna Watts – 34th overall
Eleanor Hughes – 37th overall
Jack Harding – 45th overall
Sam Bourke – 48th overall
Main Fleet – Gold
Gracie Allsopp – 43rd overall
Tomos Martin – 58th overall
Link to results: https://iocauk.ourclubadmin.com/event-results.php?event=265
Waszp Games 2025
Last week saw a record-breaking event as 237 Waszps from across the globe descended on WPNSA to battle it out for world titles at the 2025 Waszp Games.
Among the international swarm were four talented Welsh sailors:
• Ellie Creighton, Chris Keatley, and Rhys Lewis from Cardiff Bay Yacht Club (CBYC),
• and Flo Tovey from Mumbles Sailing Club.
The regatta kicked off with two days of qualifying, splitting sailors into three flights. The fleets were met with big breeze over 20 knots, and for those in yellow fleet being sent out the harbour including Chris and Rhys, conditions quickly intensified, with gusts touching 30 knots and 1m waves over tide.
Chris faced damage on both days, managing just 2 out of 8 finishes, while Rhys delivered an outstanding performance in the challenging conditions, finishing all races and earning a well-deserved spot in the fully-loaded Silver Fleet.
Over in the harbour Flo sailed impressively in the 8.2 rig, handling the heavy air with determination and securing a solid mid-fleet Bronze fleet qualification.
Ellie, sailing the 6.9 rig at her first ever Waszp event, made huge strides in the Green Fleet, winning two of her races. Her efforts were rewarded with a promotion to the main 6.9 fleet for the final days of racing a fantastic achievement.
As the breeze moderated to 10–15 knots for the final three days, racing conditions became more tactical. Chris and Flo enjoyed some intense racing in the Bronze Fleet of 70 boats, while Rhys had standout moments in Silver, including a top-20 finish a personal highlight.
All four sailors agreed that it was an unforgettable experience, showcasing the incredible standard of competition not seen before at a Waszp event!
