Please select your home edition
Edition
Zhik 2024 December

Quality fleet of 46 set for Squib National Championship 2025 at Royal Torbay Yacht Club

by Keith Davies 22 Jun 01:53 PDT 22-27 June 2025
Some of the fleet ready for launching in Torquay at the Squib Nationals 2025 © Keith Davies

A high quality fleet of 46 Squibs are gathering in Torquay to compete in the 2025 National Championship. Entries have been received from all parts of the UK and Ireland including Kinsale, Dundee, Edinburgh, Abersoch, East Coast clubs, Weymouth and the Isle of Wight.

Following scrutineering, weighing and launching on Sunday 22 June the Practice Race will take place on Monday immediately followed by the first Points Race. A series of eight races is planned during the week 23-27 June. Best seven results to decide the 2025 champion.

Notable entries are last year's winners Micky Wright crewed by Alex Porteous from Royal Corinthian YC. The Grogans and Malcolm Hutchings also from RCYC. Tom Jeffcote and Mark Hogan from South Caernarvonshire, fresh from their victory in the Irish Nationals in Lough Derg. Past National Champions Mike Budd and Dave Best from SCYC, the Riley's from Oulton Broad and Dick Batt from Royal Victoria YC. With at least another 12 boats in the fleet in contention getting a top 10 place is going to be difficult.

As usual the entry will be split into Gold and Silver fleets after the Tuesday racing and this should allow a more equal distribution of the prizes generously contributed by the sponsors for the event; Batt Sails, Hyde Sails, Harken, Holt, Robline, Stichprint, Sea Sure and Westway Sails.

A full social programme has been organised by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club with a BBQ, Club dinners and the final prize-giving on Friday evening at the Gala dinner.

Related Articles

Cowes Week 2025 Day 1
Light winds, building breeze and spectacular racing The opening day of Cowes Week 2025 dawned with light north-westerly airs. The weather forecast predicted a sharp change in wind direction, with Storm Floris moving in from Iceland later in the day. Posted today at 8:57 pm Cowes Week 2025: The countdown to race time begins
Anticipation is building for one of the world's most iconic regattas With just a few days to go, Cowes Week 2025 is shaping up to be another unforgettable celebration of sailing and summer. Entries are already ahead of last year, and anticipation is building for one of the world's most iconic regattas. Posted on 30 Jul Lowestoft Sea Week 2025
Moved from a crowded August to a neap tide week in July this year Lowestoft Sea Week was this year moved from a crowded August to a neap tide week in July. This resulted in some great racing for the boats that made it, but fewer numbers than normal. Posted on 27 Jul Burnham Week preview
All comers invited to join in the fun at this premier east coast regatta With one month to go to the start of Burnham Week 2025, preparations are well under way for this premier east coast regatta. The buzz around town and news of entries gives a good indication that this event is gearing up to be a classic edition. Posted on 23 Jul Squib Nationals at Torbay overall
The final race decider for the title Similar conditions prevailed for the final race. The overall positions going into the race were very close with RicOShea, Tom Jeffcote crewed by Mark Hogan and Helmut Schoing, Nigel Grogan crewed by Ben McGrane separated by only 0.2 of a point. Posted on 27 Jun Squib Nationals at Torbay Day 4
Just 0.2 of a point separates the leaders going into the final day A blustery offshore wind greeted the 46 Squibs assembled in Torquay for their National Championship. Race officer Bill Butcher and his team started on time, and with no delays Race 6 commenced under the now familiar U Flag penalty. Posted on 27 Jun Squib Nationals at Torbay Day 3
A perfect, if difficult, day's sailing on the now tranquil waters of Torbay The Race Team from Royal Torbay under the excellent leadership of Bill Butcher, PRO, again provided a perfect, if difficult, day's sailing on the now tranquil waters of Torbay. Light winds, initially from the East, became stronger and veered to the South. Posted on 26 Jun Squib Nationals at Torbay Day 2
Variable conditions lead to many place changes Under the able hand of Torbay PRO Bill Butcher, racing continued in conditions not dissimilar to Monday. A bit more wind at times but still variable in strength and direction making starting and choosing a side difficult. Posted on 25 Jun Squib Nationals at Torbay Day 1
The 46-strong fleet get the first race away on the fourth attempt The 46 Squibs launched on Sunday took part in a Practice Race and the first Points Race on Monday in a variable westerly wind. Conditions were difficult with up to 40 degree windshifts and variation in strength from 6 to 16 knots. Posted on 24 Jun Squibs at the Royal Norfolk & Suffolk June Regatta
A wonderful summer's day greeted the fleet A wonderful summer's day greeted the nine Squibs at RN&SYC (the UK's most Easterly Yacht Club) for the annual June Regatta weekend. The wind was forecast to pick up to 30 knots during the afternoon, so two races were planned for the morning, back to back. Posted on 16 Jun
Palm Beach Motor YachtsHenri-Lloyd Dynamic RangePredictWind - Wave Routing 728x90 BOTTOM
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2025 Sail-World Sail-World USA and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy