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 

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