RYA Pathway Club
We have recently been recognised as one of four RYA Cymru Wales Pathway Clubs. You'll see our new plaque next to the front door of the clubhouse.
Read about how this new inititive works: https://www.rya.org.uk/news/cw-pathway-clubs-announced
New Club Flag
Under glorious sunshine, our Commodore, Huw Bumford, and Rear Commodore, Peter Askew, proudly raised our new Club Flag!
RYA CW Regional Junior Championships 2025
Last weekend, June 21/22nd, saw sailors from all over Wales take to the water to compete in the RYA CW Regional Junior Championships. The event serves as an selector event for those looking to gain a place in the RYA CW Welsh Sailing Squads for the year.
CBYC Sailors
Coached Regatta Fleet
Elle Bourke - 10th overall
Emrys Agius - 11th overall
Link to results: https://www.sailwave.com/results/Welsh%20Regional%20Junior%20Championships%202025%20-%20Coached%20Regatta%20Fleet.htm
ILCA 6
Alexa Atkins - 5th overall
George Davies - 9th overall
Topper 5.3
Griff Attrill - 4th overall
Max Attrill - 5th overall
Rhys Doyle - 8th overall
Dafydd King - 11th overall
Optimist
Tomos Martin - 1st overall
Hugo Thomas - 2nd overall
Ayla Griffiths - 3rd overall
Roisin Epstein - 4th overall
Eleanor Hughes - 5th overall
Sienna Watts - 6th overall
Xenia Hudson-Evans - 7th overall
Jack Harding - 8th overall
Sam Bourke - 9th overall
Martha Hughes - 10th overall
Link to results: https://www.sailwave.com/results/Welsh%20Regional%20Junior%20Championships%202025%20-%20Single%20Handers.htm
RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award!
We’d like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Rob Ingram, who has received an RYA Cymru Wales Impact Award! Rob’s support at CBYC and with the Sea Cadets has been invaluable, and we’re thrilled to see his dedication recognised.
IOCA Early Summers 2025
Last Weekend, June 14/15th, Brightlingsea Sailing Club hosted the IOCA Early Summer Championships. As a part of the Optimist class' rolling ranking system, the event draws lots of competitors keen on improving their standings in the national ranking. Over 3 fleets there was a total of 124 boats attending.
CBYC Sailors
Coached Regatta Fleet
Elle Bourke - 9th overall
Logan Allsopp - 10th overall
Link to results: https://iocauk.ourclubadmin.com/docs/276/Coached_Prov_R6.html
Regatta Fleet
Martha Hughes - 14th overall
Link to results: https://iocauk.ourclubadmin.com/docs/276/Regatta_V9Final.html
Main Fleet
Gracie Allsopp - 13th overall
Tomos Martin - 32nd overall
Roisin Epstein - 40th overall
Hugo Thomas - 44th overall
Sam Bourke - 59th overall
Eleanor Hughes - 73rd overall
Link to results: https://iocauk.ourclubadmin.com/docs/276/Main_Fleet_R7_Final.html
Three Rivers Race
A well-deserved congratulations to James Dwyer and Kevin Rolfe, who finished in 27th position last weekend at the 64th Yachtmaster Insurance Three Rivers Race — winning their division! 🏆⛵
Out of 108 boats that started the race, 74 crossed the finish line. We’re absolutely chuffed for you both!
Find out more about the race Click Here!
Shanghai & Nimrod Cup 2025
Llandegfedd Dragon Series 2025
Last Saturday, May 24th, Llandegfedd Sailing Club hosted the second part of the South Wales Dragon Series. The forecast showed that it would be a cloudy day with a building wind. With the conditions in mind, the Training fleet were given their own course and were supported by the RYA CW coach throughout the day. All fleets managed to complete 5 great races.
CBYC Sailors
Training Fleet
Eleanor Hughes - 1st overall
Martha Hughes - 6th overall
Xenia Hudson-Evans - 7th overall
Optimist Fleet
Elle Bourke - 3rd overall
Topper Silver Fleet
Emily Kinsella - 1st overall
Dafydd King - 2nd overall
Topper Gold Fleet
Rhys Doyle - 3rd overall
General Handicap Silver Fleet
George Davies - 3rd overall
Sam Bourke - 7th overall
General Handicap Gold Fleet
Dan Powell - 1st overall
Alexa Atkins - 2nd overall
Link to results: https://www.llandegfedd.org.uk/results/2025/llandegfedd-sailing-club-dragons-2025