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

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


Road Closures

Cardiff Triathlon & Duathalon 2025

Sunday, 22nd June 

Please be aware of the below road closures.

Between 05:15 and 10:30:

  • International Drive to its junction with Olympian Drive
  • Olympian Drive, Watkiss Way and left onto Dunleavy Drive from its junction with Watkiss Way to its junction with Dunleavy Drive Retail Park

Between 05:15 and 13:30

  • East Tyndall Street from its junction with Schooner Way to its junction with Herbert Street and Lloyd George Avenue
  • Lloyd George Avenue from its junction with Herbert Street to its junction with Bute Place – Access out of Lloyd George Avenue properties will be maintained by Road Closure Stewards on the day of the event.
  • Bute Place from its junction with Lloyd George Avenue to its junction with Pierhead Street.
  • James Street, Clarence Road, Avondale Road and Ferry Road to its junction with Clive Street.


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

Over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the club was buzzing with activity both on and off the water as we hosted the second leg of the Shanghai & Nimrod Cup 2025.
Saturday brought varied sailing conditions, with shifting wind speeds testing the competitors’ skill and adaptability.
The Clubhouse provided the perfect setting for the prize giving, as well as a lively atmosphere for visitors and members to enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment!


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


HISC Optimist Open 2025

Magic Marine and Hayling Island hosted an Optimist Open Meeting on May 10/11th 2025. With over 100 Optimists over the 3 fleets, there was fantastic racing had by all.

CBYC Sailors

Gracie Allsopp - 12th overall

Roisin Epstein - 32nd overall

Jack Harding - 37th overall

Tomos Martin - 46th overall

 

Link to the results: https://www.hisc.co.uk/media/18609/hisc-optimist-open.html


Tata Steel Dragon Series 2025

Last Saturday, May 10th, over 26 sailors took part in the first event of the South Wales Dragon Series at Tata Steel Sailing Club. The Dragon Series is a regional set of events hosted by Welsh clubs in their regions, providing sailors opportunities to race outside of their home club. For the South Wales series the clubs involved are; Tata Steel, Llandegfedd, Mumbles and Cardiff Bay. These events are supported by RYA Cymru Wales with the provision of a qualified coach in attendance to help and encourage those taking part in their first sailing event. With fantastic weather and wind, a total of 4 races were completed during the day for all the fleets.

CBYC Sailors

Training Handicap Fleet

Annabel Costello - 3rd overall

Sofia Komianos - 5th overall

Junior Handicap Fleet

Max Attrill - 1st overall

Sienna Watts - 3rd overall

Griff Attrill - 4th overall

Martha Hughes - 6th overall

Xenia Hudson - 7th overall

Alekos Komianos - 8th overall

Dafydd King - 10th overall

General Handicap

Dan Powell - 1st overall

 

Link to results: https://tatasteelsailing.org.uk/?page=results&year=2025&target=6_Dragon_Series.htm


Eric Twiname Junior Championships 2025

Hosted at Rutland Sailing Club, Ruland on 3-5th May 2025.

The Eric Twiname Junior Championships is the largest Junior Championships of the year with over 280 boats competing in the various classes. Optimists, RS Teras, Toppers, RS Fevas and ILCA 4s took to the water to take part in the event which included some new and different racing formats, with Short races being around 10 minutes long, Long races around 25 minutes long and a Marathon race aiming to be around 1 hour.

CBYC Sailors

Optimist

Hugo Thomas – 5th overall

Xenia Hudson – 20th overall

Martha Hughes – 21st overall

Daisy Abney-Hastings – 33rd overall

Zelda Abney-Hastings – 39th overall

Topper

Max Attrill – 45th overall

Griff Attrill – 51st overall

Rhys Doyle – 57th overall

Zac Allsop – 72nd overall

ILCA 4

Alexa Atkins – 26th overall

 

Link to results – https://racingevents.rya.org.uk/en/default/races/race-resultsall/text/RYAEricTwinameJuniorChampionships-en/menuaction/race-inscriptions