National-Championship Articles

Under blue skies and basking in the sun, UK’s top Nacra 15 sailors congregated at the Royal Western Yacht Club for the National Championship 2025 in October. However, as the saying goes, ‘it’s not always sunny in the sailing world.’ Despite the beautiful weather, sailors were met with an unexpected no-wind scenario, delaying the start of the races. The fluctuating wind conditions continued throughout the day, with races frequently being adjusted due to wind shifts. All in all, challenging weather did not deter the sailors but amplified the excitement of the championship.

The first race saw Patrick and Jess emerge victorious, pipping Will and Eliza and Marcus and Maddie at the post. The day continued to be filled with surprises and thrilling finishes in every race. Constant wind shifts, gusts and high-intensity racing made for a fantastic spectator sport.