ITCA Nationals 2025
Largs Sailing Club was the venue for the ITCA Topper Nationals 2025, held from 2nd – 8th August.
The championship attracted a strong fleet of 97 boats in the Main Fleet and delivered a real challenge of Scottish sailing conditions.
CBYC Sailors
Silver Fleet
Griff Attrill - 2nd overall
Max Attrill - 9th overall
Rhys Doyle - 28th overall
Link to results: https://www.sailwave.com/results/ITCA_GBR_Nationals2025_Largs_5.3_Finals.html
420 Nationals 2025
Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club was the venue for the 420 Gill Xtremity British National Championships held from 21st – 25th August.
The event had 44 entries and delivered a true test of sailing skills, with a mix of light winds in the early part of the week before building to stronger breeze and challenging sea states by the final days.
CBYC Sailors
Melre Nieuwland – 1st Overall
Laragh Epstein – 13th overall
Niamh Epstein & Molly Martin – 21st overall
Ella Martin – 23rd overall
Roisin Epstein & Cian Epstein – 29th overall
Link to results: https://gbr420.ourclubadmin.com/docs/320/420_Gill_Xtremity_British_Nationals_2025_-_Provisional_R10.html
420 Junior Europeans 2025
Matosinhos, Portugal hosted the 420 & 470 Junior European Championships from July 20th to 27th. With over 250 boats from 23 countries the event boasts some great competition.
CBYC Sailors
Merle Nieuwland – 47th overall
Laragh Epstein & Charlie Howard – 61st overall
Ella Martin & George Self – 125th overall
Link to results: https://2025junioreuropeans.420sailing.org/en/default/races/race-resultsall
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.
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 & 1st Welsh Senior
Tomos Martin – 58th overall & 1st Welsh Junior
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!
