Keelboat Regatta
Get ready for a spectacular day of competitive racing on the water! Bray Sailing Club is thrilled to invite all keelboat and cruiser sailors to our annual Keelboat Regatta, taking place on Saturday, 18th June 2026.
With the First Gun at 13:30, this year's event is perfectly timed to make the most of the afternoon tide. Whether you are racing hard for the podium or enjoying a great day out with your crew, we look forward to welcoming a packed fleet to the waters off Bray.
Notice of Race: <TBC>
Sailing Instructions: <TBC>
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 18th June 2026
First Gun: 13:30
Eligible Classes: All Keelboats and Cruisers (see Notice of Race for specific fleet and handicap splits).
Tides & Logistics
As always, timing is everything at Bray! This year's schedule aligns brilliantly with the afternoon tide to give you the best window for racing:
High Water: 15:26
Low Water: 20:50
With the first gun at 13:30, racing will take place on the final stages of the flood tide, peaking just under two hours into the schedule. Please plan your transit, arrival, and departure from the harbour accordingly, keeping the evening low water in mind.
Registration & Entry
Members: Please enter by logging into the club website and completing the online entry form.
Non-Members: Please complete the visitor entry form found <TBD>. Once submitted, we will send an invoice for your entry fee to your email.
Important: To help us finalize fleets and logistics, please note that your entry is not officially accepted or complete until the entry fee has been paid.
Sustainability & Visitor Welcome
Green Regatta: In line with BSC's sustainability policy, the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions will be digital-only. We also kindly ask all skippers and crew to bring reusable water bottles to help us reduce single-use plastics.
Visiting Sailors: Visiting boats and crews from affiliated clubs are warmly welcome! All registered visiting competitors will receive temporary club membership for the duration of the regatta.
Join us on the water for fantastic racing, and stay for the great atmosphere and hospitality ashore at the clubhouse afterwards!
Last updated 6:22pm on 2 July 2026
