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Skip to content Event Name: RS21 UK & Ireland Class Nationals
Dates: 27th–30th August 2025
Venue: Hayling Island Sailing Club (HISC)
Berthing: MDL Marinas Sparks Marina
Hosted by: Hayling Island Sailing Club
Supported by: MDL Marinas
The 2025 RS21 UK & Ireland Class Nationals was a thrilling and challenging regatta, held at Hayling Island Sailing Club from 27th–30th August. Despite tough weather conditions throughout the week, the event showcased high-level one-design racing, with sailors pushing their limits in a mix of heavy and moderate breeze.
Boats were welcomed on Wednesday at MDL Marinas’ Sparks Marina, where the fleet was hosted throughout the championship. |Seven races completed across dynamic and demanding conditions.
Conditions: Wind too strong for racing
Racing was cancelled due to high winds, with gusts well above safe limits. The race committee made an early call to prioritize sailor and equipment safety.
Conditions: Windy – 20 to 25 knots, races in the bay
The fleet returned to the water in challenging conditions. Four fast and tactical races were completed in the bay, with teams tested on boat handling and control in sustained breeze and choppy water.
Conditions: Light start (15 knots), building to 25 knots
To maximize the forecasted weather window, racing started early. Three more races were successfully completed in building breeze, starting in lighter winds and increasing to a solid 25 knots by the final race — making for a physical and thrilling conclusion.
Conditions: Wind too strong for racing
With another weather system bringing high winds, the final day of racing was abandoned, leaving the leaderboard unchanged from Day 3.
🥇 1st Place – Boat 252 “Dark & Stormy Sailing Team” – Royal Lymington Yacht Club
🥈 2nd Place – Boat 341 “Sailingfast” – Loch Lomond Sailing Club
🥉 3rd Place – Boat 342 “RS Electric Boats” – RYA London & South East
A huge thank you to MDL Marinas for their generous support and for hosting the fleet at Sparks Marina — a perfect base for the week.
Thanks also to Hayling Island Sailing Club for their outstanding race management and professionalism in adapting to the challenging weather conditions, ensuring a safe and competitive championship.
Thank you to Slam and Harken UK to for some fantastic prizes and ongoing support throughout the year.
Despite being bookended by storms, the 2025 RS21 UK & Ireland Nationals delivered close, high-adrenaline racing in classic Hayling Bay conditions. The resilience and skill shown by all teams was a testament to the strength of the RS21 fleet. Congratulations to all competitors, and particularly our podium teams, for a memorable and hard-fought championship.
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