Safetyboat
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.
RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2
Powerboating offers the best of both worlds, the leisurely pace of a gentle cruise and the thrill of zipping across the open water.
This training will give you the confidence and skills to handle the boat safely and enjoy your time on the water, whatever your pace.
Holms Race 2025
Congratulations!
Congratulations to FLY, Ruba Dub Dub and Kraken for finishing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd places respectively and to Ctrl-J for winning the IRC class. The Bristol Channel Yachting Association (BCYA) Rose Bowl, awarded to the club whose top three boats rank the highest, was awarded to Cardiff Bay Yacht Club.
Photo credits: Tim Pearson, Timothy Gifford and Nick Stone
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
