Magic Marine BSDRA Schools Week 2025 at Itchenor Sailing Club - Preview
by Simon Lovesey 18 Jun 2025 11:59 PDT
Magic Marine Schools Championships 2024 © ISC
With a bumper entry of 160+ boats, next week's Schools Week Sponsored by Magic Marine promises thrilling racing and, with luck, some favourable June weather. This year's Championships are expected to draw around 300 students, highlighting the continued growth and importance of youth sailing in the UK.
2024 champions — Ryde School (RS Feva) and Royal Hospital School (Firefly) — return to Itchenor Sailing Club to defend their titles at this iconic youth sailing event.
The Championships have long served as a springboard for future sailing legends. The inaugural winner, James Grogono (Oundle School), went on to become a pioneer in foiling technology. Other notable alumni include Rodney Pattisson (Pangbourne College), a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Ian Walker (Sevenoaks School), double Olympic silver medalist and winner of the Volvo Ocean Race.
Racing Schedule:
- RS Feva class: Sunday 22nd - Tuesday 24th June 2025
- Firefly class: Wednesday 25th - Friday 27th June 2025
George Kingsnorth, Director of TGKA Brands, UK distributor of Magic Marine and Triggernaut Sports Glasses, said: "We're proud to support the National School Sailing Championships, an event that truly showcases the passion, talent and sportsmanship of young sailors. It's inspiring to see so many schools and students taking part — the future of British sailing is clearly in great hands."
British Schools Dinghy Racing Association (BSDRA) : sites.google.com/site/bsdraonline
Entry List: www.magicmarine.uk/collections/schools-championships