Friday 3 July
- 11:55
- Vernon Trophy (Passage Race to SVYC)
- 18:15
- Competitor briefing (Mermaid Room)
National Swallow Class Association - National Championships 2026
4th - 5 July
National Swallow Class Championships 2026 (SVYC)
Sea View Yacht Club is proud to host the National Swallow Class Championships 2026, delivered in association with the National Swallow Class Association. Join us in Seaview for a full weekend of racing on the Eastern Solent, plus a warm, sociable shoreside programme for crews, families, and friends.
Dates: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 2026
Also: Vernon Trophy passage race & competitor briefing on Friday 3rd July
This page gives the key event information at a glance. All official details are contained in the Notice of Race (NOR), which should be read in full by all competitors.
Racing format (at a glance)
Racing will take place in the Eastern Solent, with courses planned as sausage/triangle or windward/leeward (details in the Sailing Instructions).
- Five races scheduled
- Saturday 4 July: 3 races planned
- Sunday 5 July: 2 races planned
- No warning signal after 13:00 on Sunday 5 July
- Series validity: 2 races required to constitute a series
- Scoring: RRS Appendix A (Low Points)
- Fewer than 4 races: no discard
- 4 or 5 races: one discard
Schedule & key dates (competitors)
Saturday 4 July
- 10:55
- Warning signal (Race 1)
- Races 2 & 3 to follow
Sunday 5 July
- 10:25
- Warning signal (Race 4)
- Race 5 to follow
Sailing Instructions: Available online by Monday 22 June 2026 from this page.
Entry, fees & deadlines
Competitors are encouraged to enter early via the online entry form.
- Entry fee: £110.00 per boat
- Includes a swinging mooring for the evenings of Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July
- Late entry fee: +£20 (applied to entries received after 09:30 on Monday 22 June 2026, at RC discretion)
- Refunds: Fees are strictly non-refundable
- Entry deadline: 09:30 on Monday 22 June 2026
Social programme (SVYC)
Were putting on two standout social events across the weekend—welcoming competitors, families, and guests.
Breakfast & packed lunches
- Club open daily from 08:30 for tea/coffee and a modest breakfast selection (purchase on the day)
- Packed lunches: £10.00pp (pre-book via entry form for Sat/Sun)
- Social booking deadline: Monday 22 June 2026 (via the regatta entry form)
Accommodation
Accommodation is available in Seaview village. The Club recommends the Seaview Hotel, and also lists private accommodation providers via the SVYC classifieds:
https://www.svyc.org.uk/classifieds?category_id=283&no_boats=true
Need the official details?
This page is a guide only. The Notice of Race contains the full and definitive event information, including rules, safety, communications, eligibility, and entry requirements.
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