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That’s why we’ve built the definitive Sailing Clubs Directory — a hand-picked global collection of the finest yacht and sailing clubs from across the seven seas. From Cowes to Cascais, San Diego to Saint-Tropez, each club on our list brings together heritage, hospitality, and serious time on the water.
Here’s a closer look at some of the legends on the list.
United Kingdom – The Beating Heart of Yachting Tradition Home to Cowes Week, the Admiral’s Cup, and some of the oldest clubs in the world, the UK section reads like a who’s who of British yachting royalty.
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Where Legends Dock: The World’s Finest Sailing Clubs
14-03-2026
New names join the line-up this year, including Rod Appleyard’s RP69 Moneypenny from Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Dara Johnson’s silver-hulled Gunboat 68 Slingshot, and Grant Poklington’s 40-foot flyer Anarchy, racing in the Super 40 division.
The heart of the regatta, however, is the loyal fleet who make the pilgrimage year after year. Boats like Stuart Malouf’s multihull Coconuts (NSW), John and Kim Clinton’s much-loved Holy Cow! (NSW), Mark and Karen Tobin’s C’est La Vie (QLD), and Wayne Millar’s Zoe (QLD) — last year’s divisional winner — form the backbone of this great tradition.
27-08-2025