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Entries open for 2022 RYA Youth Nationals

by British Youth Sailing 14 Feb 2022 02:09 PST 9-15 April 2022
The annual RYA Youth National Championships is the UK's premier youth racing event © Marc Turner

The RYA Youth National Championships is making a much-anticipated return to Wales in 2022 - and entries are now open. The week-long regatta heads to Plas Heli, the Welsh National Sailing Academy in Pwllheli, north Wales, for the first time since 2016.

The regatta will take place from April 9 to 15 against the backdrop of the beautiful Cardigan Bay, and will be the first time that all current British Youth Sailing youth pathway classes have competed at the same event.

A full foiling compliment of iQFOiL and kitefoil classes will feature alongside the ILCA 6 and 7, the 420, 29er and Nacra 15.

To enter the regatta head to the event's dedicated website youthnationals.rya.org.uk.

The site also contains all the information you need about the regatta, including entry fees, a class-specific schedule and the Notice of Race.

The RYA Youth National Championships app will also be returning for 2022. Available from the App Store and Google Play, it will be the main channel of communication to competitors and can be used to access important regatta information as well as submit documents, requests and protests.

Mark Nicholls, the RYA's Youth Racing Manager, said: "We are really happy to be heading back to Plas Heli for the 2022 RYA Youth National Championships.

"It's a stunning location and we know from past regattas there that it can deliver outstanding, world-class racing.

"What's more, all of the current British Youth Sailing youth pathway classes will be showcased this year in what's set to be a real spectacle of youth racing."

Gerwyn Owen, CEO of RYA Cymru Wales, added: "We're delighted to be working with the RYA and the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events Centre, Plas Heli, in Pwllheli, North Wales. There will be a warm Welsh welcome to everyone I'm sure, and they will experience one of the best sailing waters in the world.

"To see the most talented youth sailors from across the UK come together will really be a great celebration of our sport. Croeso i Gymru a phob lwc, welcome to Wales and good luck to everyone."

Entries received before February 21 will be eligible for a reduced fee of £180 for singlehanders and £240 for doublehanders. The standard entry fee is £210 for singlehanders and £280 for doublehanders.

Entries after March 19 will be subject to a late entry fee.

The RYA is also on the hunt for volunteers, both shore-based and on-water, to help make the event a success. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact .

For the latest news from British Youth Sailing, head to www.britishyouthsailing.co.uk or check out the BYS social media channels.

For details about the venue at the Welsh National Sailing Academy and event centre please see the venue prospectus at www.plasheli.org

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