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.
The Rory Cheetham Cup is Exeter Sailing’s annual memorial match racing event commemorating Rory Cheetham, who we sadly lost in 2018. It is a wonderful opportunity for all friends and family of Exeter University Sailing Club to come together for a weekend of match racing and socializing. We would love you to join us on the 26th and 27th of April 2025 at Queen Mary Sailing Club. We have two days of sailing planned with a social in Clapham on the Saturday night. The racing will be in Sonars provided by Royal Thames Yacht Club, with 12 teams of four competing for the title. Entries must be submitted no later than the 20th of April 2025.
Two and a half days of team racing across the early May Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the 76th Wilson Trophy. Notice of Race to follow :- https://wilsontrophy.co.uk
The Cumberland Cup
14th May to 17th May 2025 at Queen Mary Sailing Club
Yacht Clubs from around the world have been invited to the Royal Thames' bi-ennial inter-club team racing challenge.
Teams of eight sailors will sail matched Sonar keelboats in exciting 2 Boat Team Racing for the chance of winning the Cumberland Cup.
UoBsc presents The Old Joe 2025 once again for a weekend of exciting team racing featuring university clubs from across the country! Join us for a weekend of friendly competition, teamwork, and unforgettable moments on the water. Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Oxford Magnum returns this November.
The hottest event of the BUSA calendar will place at Farmoor Reservoir on the 22nd–23rd of November. With high quality racing in four flights of Fireflies, it’s an incredible opportunity to get newer team members racing and size up the competition. A magnum of bubbly goes to the winners.