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Win a Chieftain Training course with an early bird entry for the Nationals!
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the SB20 UK Open & National Championships 2025. Hosted by Weymouth Sailing...

annazykwork
Apr 143 min read
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Sail On, John!
It was with much sadness that we heard of the passing of our fellow SB20 sailor and Class Chief Measurer John Outhwaite. John has been...
philtilley
Mar 273 min read
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Rulebook? What rulebook?! Britain’s mixed bag wins 2025 Nations Cup
Britain’s SB20 fleet proved once again that there’s no set formula for success, clinching the Nations Cup at the 2025 SB20 Worlds

annazykwork
Mar 154 min read
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2024 Nationals Registration
The 2024 Nationals are to be hosted by Royal Southern Yacht Club, Rope Wall Hamble on 18th to 21st July. To enter please visit...
philtilley
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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2023 Calendar
We are pleased to be able to announce the 2023 calendar of events.
philtilley
Dec 30, 20221 min read
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UK National Championships 2022
Team Xcellent SB20 UK National Champions 2022. (LtoR. Ian Turnbull, John Pollard, Tony Castro, James Grummet) The SB20 UK Fleet gathered...
philtilley
Jul 14, 20224 min read
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Solent racing starts with many new faces
The season kicked off in the Solent with the first weekend of the Warsash Spring Series. Eleven boats turned out on Saturday for 4 races...
philtilley
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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Solent evening races
Southampton Sailing club are organising a summer series of evening races. Entry is free but donations requested. Ideal additional sailing...
philtilley
Apr 8, 20221 min read
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British Team Xcellent conquer Cascais
John Pollard's Team Xcellent (GBR 3814) were the clear winners of the Cascais winter series and proudly brought the trophy back to the...
philtilley
Mar 28, 20221 min read
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SB20 Northern Championships
Combined RS21 and SB20 event scheduled for weekend of 26th & 27th March at Ullswater Yacht Club. Further details and NOR now available at...
philtilley
Mar 21, 20221 min read
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United we stand
. Our hearts and minds go out to all people in Ukraine and especially our fellow SB20 sailors. As a Class Association we remain united in...
philtilley
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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Membership renewal
The class delivers a full sailing program throughout the year including regional and National championships. Your membership I required...
philtilley
Jan 7, 20221 min read
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New UK fleet in Holyhead
If you thought the winter was a time of dormancy then the Welsh think differently. Over the past two months the Welsh have been out...
philtilley
Dec 8, 20211 min read
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SB20 Class and SportsBoat World exhibit at rya dinghy show
Come and join SportsBoat World and the SB20 Class association who will be displaying the latest in the SB20. Come see us at stand D30
philtilley
Nov 26, 20211 min read
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Why I bought an SB20 (Simon Berry GBR 3022)
Why I'm pleased I joined the SB20 class After a single event in our newly acquired SB20 (Betty), I have all the reassurance I need to...
philtilley
Sep 20, 20215 min read
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Youth Team win Ian Atkins Keelboat Award
The John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST), the charity set up in memory of 1996 Olympic Silver medallist John Merricks, is delighted to...
philtilley
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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Sad passing of Simon (Fumesy) Russell
It is with great sadness to share the news of the sudden passing of my brother Simon 'Fumesy' Russell this morning. Simon was much loved...
philtilley
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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