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It’s time for the 2026 Champs!

July 23rd, 2026

It’s that time of year when National 18s gather from all corners of the world to race off for the coveted Doyle Sails 2026 UK & Irish Championships, this year in Crosshaven at the Royal Cork yacht Club from Friday July 24th through to Monday the 27th. With potentially 12 races on the cards and […]

Howlin’ Mad Claims National 18 Irish Championship After Weather-Hit Regatta

June 7th, 2026

Howlin’ Mad won the 2026 National 18 Irish Championship at Baltimore Sailing Club in West Cork after four races were completed on Saturday in a regatta heavily affected by weather. According to organisers, Sunday’s scheduled racing was cancelled, leaving the championship to be decided on the basis of Saturday’s four-race series. Alex Barry’s Howlin’ Mad crew of Paul O’Sullivan […]

National 18 UK and Ireland Championships at Royal Findhorn Yacht Club 2024

August 13th, 2024

The National 18 fleet descended on the village of Findhorn in Scotland for their eagerly awaited class championships this August. Findhorn is a beautiful place with hospitality and a social calendar to match, everything was in place for a fantastic N18 week at the Royal Findhorn Yacht Club. With a twelve race series planned over […]