Royal Torbay Yacht Club | 3-6 September 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Royal Torbay Yacht Club will host the Noble Marine RS500, RS700 & RS800 National Championship 2026 on the stunning English Riviera.
Highly experienced championship venue, regularly hosting World and National events
Excellent and proven race management team
Superb race area in a large open bay, with flexible course options depending on the wind
Friendly and enthusiastic shore team to assist with launching
Dinghy park located on Haldon Pier
Seaside town setting with palm trees, beaches, cafés and restaurants all within walking distance
All sailors are welcome, with great racing and prizes across the entire fleet.
👉 Want to know more about the venue? Take a look at the venue guide and video — it’s really well worth a watch (and yes, it really is England!).
Schedule ⛵
Registration:
Wed 2 Sept 1200–1800, Thurs 3 Sept 0900–1030, Sat 5 Sept for weekend entries only 0900–1000
Briefing:
Thurs 3 Sept 1030 in the Corinthian Room
Racing:
Ten races are scheduled
| Date | Start | Races |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs 3 Sept | 1255 | Races 1–2 back to back |
| Fri 4 Sept | 1155 | Races 3–5 back to back |
| Sat 5 Sept | 1155 | Races 6–8 back to back |
| Sun 6 Sept | 1055 |
Races 9–10 back to back (no warning signal after 1400) |
Early entry before 14 July 2026 | Standard entry until 31 August 2026
| Class | Early Entry | Standard Entry |
|---|---|---|
| RS500 Full | £260 | £300 |
| RS500 Youth | £250 | £290 |
| RS500 Weekend | £130 | £150 |
| RS700 Full | £200 | £240 |
| RS700 Youth | £190 | £230 |
| RS700 Weekend | £100 | £120 |
| RS800 Full | £260 | £300 |
| RS800 Spinlock & Youth | £250 | £290 |
| RS800 Weekend | £130 | £150 |
Additional Information:
Paper entry will be available at registration but will incur a £10 late fee for full-event entries and £5 for weekend-only entries.
Youth entry applies to competitors aged 24 and under at the start of the Championship.
For RS500 & RS800 Youth entries, both Helm and Crew must qualify as Youth.
Spinlock 1999 entry is open to old-style deck RS800s with sail numbers below 1118.
| Date | Evening Schedule |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 2nd September |
12:00 - 18:00 - Registration in Race Office RTYC 18:30 - Sailing Suppers at the Club 🍽️ 19:30 - Commodore’s Welcome (Corinthian Room) |
| Thursday 3rd September |
09.00 – 10.30 Late Registration in Race Office RTYC 10.30 - Competitors briefing in Corinthian Room 13.00 Racing 18.30 BBQ on the club terrace |
| Friday 4th September |
12:00 - Racing 18:30 – Sailing Suppers at the Club 🍽️ Class AGMs (RS500s 6pm, RS700s 7pm, RS800s, 8pm) |
| Saturday 5th September |
09.00 – 10.00 Registration for weekend entries only 12.00 Racing 19:30 – Championship Dinner 🎉 |
| Sunday 6th September | Prize Giving ASAP after racing 🏆 (Corinthian Room) |
All menus and meal booking can be viewed via the RTYC website here.
For Accommodation and Camping info visit englishriviera.co.uk/accommodation
RS Spares Vans
RS Sailing will be sending an RS Spares Van to the event, with support on-site all week. So if you need any last-minute parts, repairs, or upgrades, you’ll be able to get sorted!
