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!


