Calendar
The Calendar includes all BUCS-BUSA sailing events, relevant RYA and other events (including international) and programmes in which student sailors and teams regularly compete or participate (e.g. Keelboat Squad). The Calendar carries all university events hosted by BUSA Member Clubs (USCs) that are notified to us (inclusion is discretionary, but no other events are listed on the first or second weekend of November, which is reserved for the BUCS-BUSA Fleet Championships, see Calendar). Events for inclusion should be notified to the BUSA Secretary or by using the Contact Form.
We're thrilled to be hosting Brunel Badger for another year! Come join us for a weekend of great racing, hopefully some decent wind and of course the weekend isn't complete without two amazing socials. ;) We're super excited for another fantastic event and hope to see as many of you there as possible.
Amelia Kohn (Event organiser) & Jack Taylor (Co-event organiser)
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"The University of Warwick Sailing and Windsurfing Club looks forward to welcoming people to the 2026 Warwick Turtle. It shall be two days of competitive racing along side two socials - including the Turtle Curry!"
NORTHERN Qualifier 7th & 8th February 2026: West Kirby Sailing Club, hosted by Liverpool University
WESTERNS Qualifier 7th & 8th February 2026: Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club, hosted by University of Bristol
SOUTHERNS Qualifier 7th & 8th February 2026: Spinnaker Sailing Club, hosted by University of Portsmouth
MIDLANDS Qualifier 7th & 8th February 2026: Burton Sailing Club, hosted by Loughborough University
REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
Reserve Date: 21st & 22nd February 2026 (excluding Scotland)
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"It is a common misconception the city of Bath was founded by the Romans in 60ad because of its soothing hot springs and natural beauty. While this is a partial truth, the greatest draw the city had was in fact its proximity to another venerated body of water, Chew Valley Lake.
The temples and shrines built in Aquae Sulis served to commemorate the great victories won by Julius Caesar at the ancient game of team racing. It was at Chew Valley that the mighty emperor pinned out the Celtic Queen Boudicca on the final beat cementing Roman rule in Britain. Thus Bath became a place of pilgrimage for team racers throughout the centuries. In 1499 construction began on Bath Abbey, its stained glass windows depicting the filthiest plays from the team racing call book. And in 1767 the Georgian architect John Wood the younger built the Royal Crescent as a representation of the perfect curvature of sail.
You, team racer can be part of this proud tradition by signing up for Bath Robe 2026."
Imperial College Sailing Club are thrilled to be once again hosting the Icicle at Queen Mary Reservoir on the 14-15th of February 2026! We are looking forward to an exciting weekend of high-quality team racing. Expect unforgettable evenings which will see us return to Central London with top-tier costumes and camaraderie to match (details coming soon!).
The event is open to all clubs and spots are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. This seasonal spectacle is an event you won't want to miss, and we look forward to seeing you in February!
Snakebite 2026 is back with 2 days of team racing and some of the most highly anticipated socials from across the year. Hosted by the University of Nottingham at Notts County Sailing Club, this isn’t a weekend to miss!
PLAYOFFS 7th & 8th March 2026: Spinnaker Sailing Club, hosted by University of Southampton
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Cam Cup 2026 will be hosted by Cambridge University Cruising Club on Grafham Water. It will be a high quality weekend both on and off the water so grab your black tie and get ready to race some of the best teams around.
Registration of Interest To be completed by 31st January 2026
Join Exeter University Sailing Club at the annual Exeter Excalibur for a weekend of competitive sailing amongst the top university and alumni teams along with some huge socials. This event is the perfect opportunity to prepare your teams for BUCS finals as one of the last events of the team racing season.
University of Manchester and the University of Liverpool are excited to announce the best team racing event in the world, (we think), the Lash 2026. Promises to be a weekend of world class team racing and unbelievable socials. Hosted at West Kirby Sailing Club on the weekend of the 14th and 15th of March with the socials held in Liverpool.
We’re pleased to announce the return of Swansea Spartan, a full weekend of team racing and two nights of epic socials. Hopefully see you all there!!!
Join us on March 28-29, 2026, for the Annual Student Match Racing event in Plymouth. We’ll be racing on the University Yacht Club's J80s, using symmetrical spinnakers. It’s a great opportunity to race, improve your skills, and meet other students. With plenty of sailing and social time, it’s sure to be a memorable weekend.
We hope to see you there!
Requests for invites need to be submitted by the 24th February at 12pm (noon).
RYA / UKTRA National Team Racing Championship 2026 - Request for an Invitation
8th -10th April 2026: Queen Mary Sailing Club, hosted by Imperial College London
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