Flying Fifteen's - Recounting Championships and Looking Forward to an Exciting 2026 Season

The 2025 UK Flying Fifteen season offered a thrilling spectacle for sailing enthusiasts, with boats duelling for victory across variable conditions. The season was characterised by laser-thin finish lines at all five major events, further intensifying the passion and competitiveness of this thrilling racing series. Overall, a fleet of 104 boats took part in at least one championship event, including a sturdy National Championship fleet with 65 participating boats.

This year’s victors deserve heartfelt applause, with Ben McGrane securing two major titles at the Inland Championship and National Championships. Elsewhere, Steve Goacher, a former world champion, won the Northern Championship held at Windermere. Meanwhile, the Southern Championship was claimed by racing sleuth Greg Wells at Hayling Island, and Mike Preston dominated the Scottish Championship at Loch Tummel.

The UK Flying Fifteen community has every reason to be buoyant, looking onwards to an exciting 2026! The upcoming season promises an enthralling journey through a variety of competitions, with the championship season curtain falling at the Europeans in Mallorca. We bank on the thrill as yet another year of spectacular racing draws closer. Let the winds fill in, and let the best mariner conquer the waves!