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    February

  • RYA Diesel Engine Course
    RYA Diesel Engine Course
    Sun 15 Feb
    9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    The RYA Diesel Engine course is an introductory course aimed at preventing breakdowns and solving basic problems at sea. Suitable for leisure boaters and those working on the water.

    The …
  • RYA Diesel Engine (Evening) Course
    RYA Diesel Engine (Evening) Course
    Wed 18 Feb
    6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

    The RYA Diesel Engine course is an introductory course aimed at preventing breakdowns and solving basic problems at sea. Suitable for leisure boaters and those working on the water.

    This …
  • RYA Radar Course
    RYA Radar Course
    Sun 22 Feb
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    The RYA Radar course is suitable for leisure boaters and those working on the water.

    Its a one day course and you will look at how radar sets work, how …
  • Cruiser Briefing
    Cruiser Briefing
    Fri 27 Feb
    7 p.m.
    An evening to discuss the upcoming cruiser racing season.

    • March

  • PYRA Recruitment Party at Parkstone Yacht Club
    PYRA Recruitment Party at Parkstone Yacht Club
    Fri 6 Mar
    7:30 p.m.

    Hosted at Parkstone Yacht Club

    PYRA is an association of friendly, enthusiastic sailors, based in Poole, who race offshore and socialise throughout the summer season.

    New in 2026 is a …
  • RYA Diesel Engine Course
    RYA Diesel Engine Course
    Sun 8 Mar
    9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    The RYA Diesel Engine course is an introductory course aimed at preventing breakdowns and solving basic problems at sea. Suitable for leisure boaters and those working on the water.

    The …
  • Volunteers Briefing
    Volunteers Briefing
    Fri 13 Mar
    7 p.m.
    An evening to discuss all things volunteering. This will include all upcoming large scale events, training opportunities and also the NEW 2026 incentive.
  • Start of Season Lunch
    Start of Season Lunch
    Sat 14 Mar
    12:30 p.m.
    Start of Season Lunch Royal Motor Yacht Club 12-30 for 1pm.
  • Youth Briefing
    Youth Briefing
    Wed 18 Mar
    6 p.m.
  • Capsize refresher sessions
    Capsize refresher sessions
    Sat 21 Mar
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    This 3 hour session is aimed at those who would like to know more about rescuing dinghies, this is also a great course for those who would like refreshing on …
  • Club AGM
    Club AGM
    Sat 21 Mar
    7 p.m.

    The Annual General Meeting of the Club
    Doors open at 5:30 pm

    All members are welcome. Only full members can vote and you will need to bring your membership card. …
  • Dinghy Racing Briefing
    Dinghy Racing Briefing
    Fri 27 Mar
    7 p.m.
    An evening discussing all the format and racing opportunities for our Dinghy Sailors.
  • PYC Mark Layers Course
    PYC Mark Layers Course
    Sat 28 Mar
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    The opportunity to learn a new skill and support the club during our many Open, Traveller or National Sailing Events that we host each year.

    We have developed this one …

    • April

  • Thames Trip Lechlade to Desborough
    Thames Trip Lechlade to Desborough
    Tue 7 Apr to Thu 16 Apr
  • PYC Mark Layers Course
    PYC Mark Layers Course
    Sun 12 Apr
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    The opportunity to learn a new skill and support the club during our many Open, Traveller or National Sailing Events that we host each year.

    We have developed this one …
  • Shakedown sail
    Shakedown sail
    Thu 16 Apr
    Morning shakedown sail around the Harbour
  • Cherub/ISO/International Canoe Open Event
    Cherub/ISO/International Canoe Open Event
    Sat 18 Apr to Sun 19 Apr
    noon to 3 p.m.

    Cherub/ISO/International Canoe Open Event

    Two days racing in Poole harbour top triangle kindly hosted by Poole Yacht Club.
  • Practical exercise
    Practical exercise
    Mon 20 Apr
    Practical exercise on the water in the Top Triangle. IT WILL BE FUN!
  • Swanage for lunch
    Swanage for lunch
    Mon 27 Apr
    Swanage for lunch and back on the afternoon tide.

    • May

  • Capsize refresher sessions
    Capsize refresher sessions
    Sat 2 May
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    This 3 hour session is aimed at those who would like to know more about rescuing dinghies, this is also a great course for those who would like refreshing on …
  • Wareham River
    Wareham River
    Fri 8 May
    Wareham River- lunch moor – Redclyffe YC, Quay, Buoy, Priory Hotel.
  • Osprey and Contender Open
    Osprey and Contender Open
    Sat 9 May to Sun 10 May
    1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

    Two day Open event for the Osprey and Contender classes. Racing in the harbour with food and drink available at the club afterwards.
  • Studland
    Studland
    Tue 12 May
    Studland - anchor for Lunch.
  • ILCA Ladies Training Weekend
    ILCA Ladies Training Weekend
    Sat 16 May to Sun 17 May
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Renowned ILCA 6 British National Champion George Povall will be joining us for weekend of coaching to pass on her skills, in this ladies only training weekend.

    We ask that …
  • Round the Islands
    Round the Islands
    Mon 18 May
    Figure of 8 round the Islands (+ lunch location decided on day).
  • Solent Mini Cruise
    Solent Mini Cruise
    Tue 19 May to Sat 23 May
  • International Paint Regatta
    International Paint Regatta
    Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May

    After the hugely successful 2024 Regatta which saw Poole host the RORC IRC National Championship alongside our Biennial regatta, next year we are hosting the IRC European Championship.

    With racing …
  • Chapman’s Pool
    Chapman’s Pool
    Tue 26 May
  • Studland Trophy Race
    Studland Trophy Race
    Sat 30 May
    10:55 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    YWDB Studland & Bankes Arms Trophy

    R, 8 excluding T)

    A race for R 19s, all dinghy classes and Class 3 cruisers. Through the harbour entrance with, safety cover, along …
  • Lady Helms Race
    Lady Helms Race
    Sat 30 May
    5:55 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    If you don't already, its time to get the ladies on the helm, in this wonderful evening cruiser race.

  • Lakeshore Cup
    Lakeshore Cup
    Sun 31 May
    11:55 a.m.

    R,8

    Lake Shore Cup: this can be a fairly gentle trophy race inside the Harbour.

    The trophy was offered by a resident of Hamworthy when there was a navigation mark …

    • June

  • Sail around the Harbour
    Sail around the Harbour
    Wed 3 Jun
    Morning & Afternoon sail around the Harbour. With lunch Stop
  • Swanage
    Swanage
    Thu 11 Jun
    Swanage - anchor for Lunch.
  • Wareham Trophy Race
    Wareham Trophy Race
    Sat 13 Jun
    10:55 a.m.
    R,8

    The Wareham Race: this used to be for GP14s and Dayboats aiming to get up as far as Redcliffe Sailing Club with a suitable tide, but is now open …
  • Round the Islands
    Round the Islands
    Wed 17 Jun
    Figure of 8 round the Islands (+ lunch location decided on day).
  • International Shrimper Week
    International Shrimper Week
    Fri 19 Jun to Fri 26 Jun
    International Shrimper Week, Plymouth.
  • Poole Yacht Club Regatta
    Poole Yacht Club Regatta
    Fri 26 Jun to Sun 28 Jun

    The Poole Yacht Club Regatta is the racing and social highlight of the year.

    It starts on Friday evening with a fun dinghy pursuit race, followed by food and socialising …

    • July

  • Sail around the harbour
    Sail around the harbour
    Fri 3 Jul
    Morning sail around the harbour – anchor for lunch.
  • ITCA Inviational Topper Training
    ITCA Inviational Topper Training
    Sat 4 Jul to Sun 5 Jul
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Top 24 ITCA Topper sailors training with the best coaches in preparation for Topper World's and Nationals.
  • Chapman’s Pool
    Chapman’s Pool
    Fri 10 Jul
  • Round the Islands
    Round the Islands
    Thu 16 Jul

    Figure of 8 round the Islands (+ lunch location decided on day).
    Invite a non-shrimper owner from your club to promote the fleet.

  • Swanage Trophy Race
    Swanage Trophy Race
    Sat 18 Jul
    1:25 p.m.

    A long dinghy race past Old Harry to Swanage and back.

    Start time 13.25, Start sequence: R19, all dinghies as handicap fleet.
  • Griffin Trophy Race
    Griffin Trophy Race
    Sun 19 Jul
    12:55 p.m.
    R,8

    A variable feast, usually starting with a Le Mans-type start for all dinghies, from the wall behind the beach, with helms running to their boats at the water's edge. …
  • Solent Cruise
    Solent Cruise
    Tue 21 Jul to Sat 25 Jul
  • YW Dayboat Nationals
    YW Dayboat Nationals
    Sat 25 Jul to Thu 30 Jul
    9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    “Sanders Sails Yachting World Dayboat Week”

    Dayboats have existed for 75 years and been raced at Poole for well over 50 years.

    Following a very successful event in 2025 in …
  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
    Sat 25 Jul to Sun 26 Jul
    Christchurch SC. Overnight Stay.
  • GP14 Open
    GP14 Open
    Sat 25 Jul to Sun 26 Jul
    10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Saturday will be up to two races around the Harbour Islands and on Sunday we will have up to four races around buoys in the top triangle.

    Entry Form & …

    • August

  • Bournemouth Pier Race
    Bournemouth Pier Race
    Sat 1 Aug
    12:55 p.m.
    R,(8 excluding T)

    The Bournemouth Pier Race starts off from the Club, exits the Harbour on the ebb and returns on the flood to finish back at the Club. Exactly …
  • Brownsea Island
    Brownsea Island
    Tue 4 Aug
    Sail with Picnic on Brownsea Island.
  • Hobie 16 national championship
    Hobie 16 national championship
    Sat 8 Aug to Mon 10 Aug
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    20 boats racing for 3 exciting days in the top triangle
    Saturday night Food and live music
    Sunday night Class Association AGM
    All club members welcomed to come and join …
  • Hobie 16 National Championships
    Hobie 16 National Championships
    Sat 8 Aug to Mon 10 Aug
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Hobie 16 National Championships
    3 day national championship even with party on Sat night and AGM on Sunday
  • Peveril Ledge Chase
    Peveril Ledge Chase
    Sat 8 Aug
  • Weymouth Cruise
    Weymouth Cruise
    Wed 12 Aug to Fri 14 Aug
    Weymouth Cruise. Booked 6 boats.
  • Lilliput Sailing Club BBQ
    Lilliput Sailing Club BBQ
    Sat 15 Aug
    Lilliput SC. BBQ arrive by Boat or Road.
  • Bar Buoy Race
    Bar Buoy Race
    Sat 15 Aug
    12:55 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    R,(8 excluding T)

    Bar Buoy Race: simple in concept but can be difficult to execute - out down the Swash to Bar Buoy and back. The start is at the …
  • Round the Harbour Islands Race
    Round the Harbour Islands Race
    Sun 16 Aug
    12:55 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    R,8

    The Round the Harbour Islands Trophy is raced over a highish tide and traditionally takes in Brownsea, Green and Furzey Islands left to port or starboard, depending on winds, …
  • Studland
    Studland
    Sat 22 Aug
    Studland - anchor for Lunch.
  • Bournemouth Pier
    Bournemouth Pier
    Sun 30 Aug
    Sail to Bournemouth Pier & then over to Studland – anchor for lunch.

    • September

  • Round the Islands
    Round the Islands
    Tue 1 Sep
    Figure of 8 round the Islands (+ lunch location decided on day).
  • Peveril Ledge Chase (Reserve date)
    Peveril Ledge Chase (Reserve date)
    Sun 6 Sep
    Reserve date for Peveril Ledge Chase if cancelled on 8th Aug.
  • Wareham River
    Wareham River
    Tue 8 Sep to Wed 9 Sep
    Wareham River – Overnight
  • Lilliput Sailing Club BBQ (Reserve date)
    Lilliput Sailing Club BBQ (Reserve date)
    Sat 12 Sep
    Reserve date for Lilliput SC BBQ arrive by Boat or Road. If cancelled on 15th August
  • Lymington & Yarmouth
    Lymington & Yarmouth
    Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
  • Zenith National Championship
    Zenith National Championship
    Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    This is the second National Championship of the new Zenith dinghy and will also incorporate the inaugural National Championship of the Zen and the Zenith 2
  • Cody SC Dinghy Cruising Open Meeting
    Cody SC Dinghy Cruising Open Meeting
    Sat 26 Sep to Sun 27 Sep
    10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    Dinghy Cruising weekend

    Depending on the weather there are a very large possible dinghy cruises to be enjoyed in Poole Harbour, and we will choose the exact cruise depending on …
  • Round the Islands
    Round the Islands
    Wed 30 Sep
    Figure of 8 round the Islands (+ lunch location decided on day).

    • October

  • Studland
    Studland
    Mon 5 Oct
    Studland - anchor for Lunch.
  • Wareham River
    Wareham River
    Thu 15 Oct
  • ITCA Super South
    ITCA Super South
    Sat 17 Oct to Sun 18 Oct
    9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Two days of racing for the combined Southwest, South and London & South East ITCA regions.
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