RS21 World Championship

The countdown is on! Applications are open for the RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing Championships 2026. Exciting, tactical, sociable! This youth sailing event is a firm favourite in the UK racing calendar.

Taking place at Oxford Sailing Club on 10-11 October 2026, the annual championship brings together youth teams from sailing clubs, schools and organisations for a weekend of fast-paced racing, teamwork and plenty of fun ashore.

Team Racing at its Best

Organised by the RYA in partnership with the Eric Twiname Trust, the championships offer competition across three age categories:

• Youth (Under 19) – 3v3 team racing in Fireflies (teams of six sailors)
• Junior (Under 17) – 2v2 team racing in RS Fevas (teams of four sailors)
• Super Junior (Under 15) – 2v2 team racing in RS Fevas (teams of four sailors)