RYA Eric Twiname Junior Championships

Encouraging junior sailors to race and represent their region or home country. Taking place in the following British Youth Sailing recognised junior classes, Optimist, RS Tera, RS Feva, Topper & ILCA 4 dinghies and four different rig sizes of Techno windsurfer.

03-05 May 25

Venue

Rutland Sailing Club

Date

03 - 05 May 2025

Description

Organised by the RYA in conjunction with the Eric Twiname Trust, this Championship, encourages junior sailors to race and represent their region or home country.

It takes place in the following British Youth Sailing recognised junior classes, Optimist, RS Tera, RS Feva, Topper ad ILCA 4 dinghies. As well as four different rig sizes of Techno windsurfer.

The first event took place in 1986 and has since seen thousands of young sailors compete, including Olympians of past and present. Sailing stars Ben Ainslie and Iain Percy were among the early winners of the regatta before achieving their Olympic greatness.

The Junior championships are named in memory of legendary sailor, author, and journalist Eric Twiname. Twiname made his name in sailing by winning numerous national titles in a range of dinghy classes. His regatta is regarded by many young racers as a rite of passage as they compete to become top-level racers.