Match Racing in many ways is the simplest form of racing - one on one competition in any one design boat.

The reality is an extremely challenging duel that test, tactics, strategy, rules knowledge and application, boat handling and teamwork.

Rock up and race! No need to own your own boat, at match racing events, a set of matched boats are provided, allowing teams to swap in and out throughout the day.

RYA National Match Racing Championship

The series consists of several qualifier events, including a Youth (U23 & U19), two Women’s events.  The winning GBR team from each is then invited to the Championship Finals in October. 

The Notice of Race, Amendments, Damage Addendum and Damage charge guidance documents are now available.

To enter you need

• Minimum - club racing experience (dinghies or keelboats)
• Some rules knowledge
• A team of like minded sailors - 3 to 5 sailors depending upon the boats/weight requirements.
• To be registered with a World Sailing ID.

If you are new to match racing, on the water coaching is provided at RYA qualifier events.  

Please note event entry is online only.

Each event will require a new login (this can be the same one), as the entry system does not share information between events.  Crews are also required to enter online once the skipper has had their entry accepted.

Any sailors under the age of 18 are required to ask their parent/guardian to complete the consent form.

The Championship Grand Final is for British teams by invitation only.  Wildcards - see NOR for details for how to apply.