RYA Junior Club Championships Grand Final
Celebrating the energy, skill and spirit of junior club racing across the UK
Saturday 19 September - Sunday 20 September
Northampton Sailing Club
The first-ever RYA Junior Club Championships is here. A brand-new national event designed to celebrate the energy, talent and team spirit of junior club sailors across the UK.
Taking place 19-20 September at Northampton Sailing Club, the Grand Final will bring together the top junior teams from every RYA region and Home Country for a fun, competitive and highly sociable weekend of racing.
About the Championships
The Junior Club Championships is a team-based competition that gives clubs the chance to showcase their emerging junior talent while encouraging participation, teamwork and club pride.
It’s all about:
- Team spirit
- Club representation
- Exciting, friendly racing
How the Grand Final works
Each qualifying club is invited to enter a team of six sailors, made up of:
- Two single-handed sailors (Toppers – 5.3 rig)
- Two double-handed crews (RS Fevas – XL rig)
Teams must also include at least two boys and two girls.
Sailors compete individually, with all results combined to produce an overall team score. The highest-scoring club will be crowned RYA Junior Club Champions 2026.
Boats
Competing clubs are asked to provide:
- One Topper (5.3)
- One RS Feva (XL)
If a club needs support sourcing boats, the RYA may be able to help by connecting clubs for charter opportunities.
How to qualify
A total of 20 club teams will reach the Grand Final.
Qualification is through regional interclub events held throughout the 2026 season.
The top two clubs from each area will qualify:
RYA Regions:
- North West
- North East
- Midlands
- East
- London & South East
- South
- South West
Home Countries:
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Sailors only need to attend one qualifying event to earn points for their club but entering more events gives clubs the chance to climb higher in the rankings.
Enter the events directly with the host club, or click the link provided for the club to find out more.
| Region | Event | Club | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | Easter Egg Regatta | Waldringfield Sailing Club | 03/04/2026 |
| East | Leg 2 of the Cambs Youth League | Grafham Water Sailing Club | 06/06/2026 |
| East | Beastie Tour | Waveney & Oulton Broad YC | 06/06/2026 |
| London & South East | Winter Topper Open | Island Barn Reservoir Sailing Club | 28/02/2026 |
| London & South East | Junior Open | Datchet Sailing Club | 08/03/2026 |
| London & South East | KSSA Opening Splash | Downs Sailing Club | 25/04/2026 |
| London & South East | Topper Open | Tamesis Club | 06/06/2026 |
| Midlands | Derbyshire Youth Series | Glossop Sailing Club | 25/04/2026 |
| Midlands | P&B Northamptonshire Youth Series - Hollowell leg | Hollowell Sailing Club | 23/05/2026 |
| Midlands | Derbyshire Youth Series | Combs Sailing Club | 06/06/2026 |
| Midlands | Lincolnshire Junior Championships | Hykeham Sailing Club | 11/07/2026 |
| North East | North East & Yorkshire Youth Traveller Series (NEYYSA) | West Riding | 18/04/2026 |
| North East | North East & Yorkshire Youth Traveller Series (NEYYSA) | Scaling Dam | 16/05/2026 |
| North East | North East & Yorkshire Youth Traveller Series (NEYYSA) | Pennine | 27/06/2026 |
| North East | North East & Yorkshire Youth Traveller Series (NEYYSA) | Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club | 04/07/2026 |
| North West | NW Junior and Youth Traveller Trophy (NWJTT) The Lloyd Hayes Race | West Lancashire Yacht Club | 18/04/2026 |
| North West | NW Junior and Youth Traveller Trophy (NWJTT) | Delph Sailing Club | 02/05/2026 |
| North West | NW Junior and Youth Traveller Trophy (NWJTT) | Winsford Flash Sailing Club | 11/07/2026 |
| North West | NW Junior and Youth Traveller Trophy (NWJTT) | Bassenthwaite Sailing Club | 13-14/06/2026 |
| South | Junior Warming Pan | Hamble River Sailing Club | 19/04/2026 |
| South | Youth Open Regatta | Oxford Sailing Club | 09/05/2026 |
| South | Optimist Open | Warsash Sailing Club | 28/06/2026 |
| South | Topper Open | Bosham Sailing Club | 05/07/2026 |
| South West | Topper and Tera Open | Exe Sailing Club | 23/05/2026 |
| Wales | Welsh Club Championships | Cardiff Bay | 20/06/2026 |
| Scotland | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Northern-Ireland | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Read more about the intentions behind the Junior Club Championships qualification framework.
