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.

2026 Qualifying Events

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Read more about the intentions behind the Junior Club Championships qualification framework.