Guernsey Yacht Club

⛵ Dorey Financial Modelling Regatta 2026 ⛵

The annual Dorey Financial Modelling Regatta returns on 4th & 5th July 2026 and is open to all GYC members and visitors from off-island clubs.

The event is open to monohull, non-foiling dinghies, with Masters, Open and Junior subclasses.

This is already shaping up to be a fantastic event, with entrants expected from Guernsey, Jersey and the UK.

The Notice of Race and Entry Form can be found under Racing Documents on the GYC website.
Please enter via the link provided.

Don't have a dinghy but would still like to take part? A limited number of loan boats are available to very competent sailors. Please contact Keith Le Page at [email protected] for more information.

We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and visiting sailors for a fantastic weekend of racing! ⛵🌊

☀️ New Summer Menus at the Club! ☀️

The new summer menus are out, fresh changes to both food and wine to see us through the summer months.
A few new favourites to tempt you:
🦐 Garlic King Prawns & Feta Salad, sautéed king prawns with local seaweed flakes and Greek feta. A proper warm-weather plate.
🍳 Pork Schnitzel Holstein, breaded escalope topped with fried eggs, capers and lemon.
🔥 Jerk Chicken Burger, spiced chicken with a real kick, harissa mayo and crispy fried onions.
There's plenty more besides... chargrilled gammon, fresh spinach and ricotta tortellini, and a chicken tikka wrap, so there's something for every appetite. Plus a brand new pasta of the day to keep things interesting.
Come down, grab a table and enjoy the view. We'll see you at the bar!

Celtic Triangle Race – Team Guernsey Reports Back!
Full results: https://www.sailwave.com/results/YMTC26.htm

Four GYC boats recently competed in the Yachting Monthly Double & Single Handed Celtic Triangle, organised by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club.

Leg 1 from Falmouth to Kinsale was a strong start – Kaya 2 first around Lands' End, Sun of a Gun 3 second in class, Seventh Sun fourth, and Ptarmigan fighting a great battle with two boats all the way to Ireland with Nick Elliott crewing, fresh off the plane from Australia!

Then came a six-day "mini break" in Kinsale while gales and 5–6 metre seas made the Celtic Sea very much off limits. Cork pubs, cold sea swims, and windy cliff walks kept Team Guernsey busy. 🍺🏊

When racing resumed, a forecast F4-5 to Fowey delivered mostly F6 and big seas. Sun of a Gun 3 stormed home with line honours averaging 11 knots,
Seventh Sun third. Kaya 2, passing the Scillies, made the very reasonable call to head straight home to Guernsey instead. 🏠

Ptarmigan made it to Fowey – though a mystery UK Coastguard call mid-passage caused some anxiety ashore, and John Elliott arrived with every item of clothing completely soaked. New forehatch on the to-do list!

Great sailing, great company, great craic – and with Treguier still unfinished business, we'll be back! ⛵🇬🇬

C*C Triangle Race – Sponsored by R W Martel Building Contractors

What a weekend! 10 boats set off from Guernsey over the late May bank holiday for the Guernsey Combined Clubs French Triangle Race, racing between Guernsey, Carteret and Diélette in Normandy.
Three races, two countries, dolphins, dead flies, a man overboard drill (swiftly recovered!), and some brilliant sailing in between. Light winds tested navigational patience throughout, but spirits were never in short supply — especially at the tapas feast at L'Escale restaurant, courtesy of our fantastic sponsor R W Martel Ltd. 🍢
🏆 Weekend Results:
Class 1 Overall – Seventh Sun
Class 2 Overall – Busker
First Double-Handed – Panthalassa
A huge thank you to R W Martel Building Contractors for their generous sponsorship — and a special mention to their boat Kaya 2, who were safely in the bar well before anyone else after every race! 🍻
Here's hoping 2027 sees even more boats on the start line. See you out there!

📅 Wednesday 1 July 2026
🕕 6:00 PM onwards
📍 Guernsey Yacht Club – Main Bar

Join us for an exclusive evening talk with Paul Campbell-James, part of the NorthStar SailGP Team, in the Main Bar. Canapes will be provided.

This event is kindly sponsored by Butterfield - proud sponsors of the NorthStar SailGP Team - bringing an extra special sailing connection to the night.

Entry is free but places are limited, so register now to secure yours 👇

Click the F50s to register

Check out his bio here: https://sailgp.com/teams/canada/paul-campbell-james/

Select tickets – An Evening with Paul Campbell-James – Guernsey Yacht Club – Main Bar An Evening with Paul Campbell-James – Guernsey Yacht Club – Main Bar, Wed 1 Jul 2026 - Join us for an exclusive talk by Paul Campbell-James, generously sponsored by Butterfield. Enjoy an engaging evening at the Guernsey Yacht Club with drinks and canapés provided. Sponsored by Butterfield

🇬🇬 Guernsey Yachts Dominate Class 1 at the Celtic Triangle! 🇬🇬
Huge congratulations to our local crews racing in the Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle 2026! In the first 190nm offshore leg, the Guernsey fleet showed great form, sweeping 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in a competitive Class 1.
🥈 2nd Place: Sun of a Gun 3 (Jan Collins, Simon & Richard Holmes)
🥉 3rd Place: Kaya II (Mik Underdown & Nigel Gale)
🏅 4th Place: Seventh Sun (Carol-Anne & Richard Stapley)
Wishing them fairer winds for the rest of the regatta! ⛵️💨

Looking to dip your toes into sailing, brush up on rusty skills, or just want to get out on the water? Our Thursday evening welcome to sailing campaign sponsored by Sun Yachts is the perfect place to jump in!
Islemaritime will take you out on a Colgate 26 keelboat, with no experience required. Whether you are a total beginner or a returning sailor, there is a spot for you on board!
Here is what you can expect:
🤝 With just 2–4 people per boat, you'll get plenty of hands-on experience.
⚓ Guided by the Best: the skipper will tailor the evening to your experience level.
🏁 Fun, Intro Racing: if the crew is up to it then you can take part in our Thursday night yacht race, introducing you to the thrill of racing with zero pressure!
🍻 Après-Sail Social: Join us back at the clubhouse afterwards for a drink and some food and we will welcome you into our wider club community.
Ready to give it a go? Let’s get you on the water!
👇 Drop a comment below, send us a DM, or email [email protected] to sign up for this Thursday.

La Fête d’la Maïr organised by Les Gens d'la Maïr (Festival of the sea by the People of the Sea, for those English speakers) will be holding its first festival event on Sunday 7th June, as part of Arts Sunday — they aim to showcase and revive Guernsey’s strong connection with the sea.

There will be practical activities focused on maritime heritage, such as steam being, spar making and forging! Also live music and local food.

If you want to know more about the exciting things we’re working on, get yourself along to this Vision Launch event! (We’ll even add some live music) …and get booked for some top local food from The Farm Shop and The Soil Farm!

Visit www.fetedlamair.com/launch

2026 IQ-EQ Inter-Island Yacht Race Update: Feeder Race docs and entries are now live!

We have just published all the documents for the Friday Feeder Race!
If your crew is planning to make a long weekend of it and sail over for the start line on Friday, the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, and entry forms are now officially available.
As a reminder, the feeder race is completely free to enter, but you do still need to register your boat and get the paperwork sorted so we can score the fleet.
👉 Grab the feeder race docs and get your entry in here: theinterislandrace.com
See you on the water! 🇬🇬💨

The Inter Island Race – The Inter Island Race sponsored by IQEQ Entries are now open for the 2026 IQ-EQ Inter Island Yacht Race, the biggest annual Channel Island sailing event. Running since 1964, this year’s race takes place on Saturday 27th June and will start in Guernsey with a social event at the SHYC in St Helier in the evening. There is also a separate,...

Want to try your hand at sailing this summer? Join us for Rock Up and Race at the Guernsey Yacht Club! ⛵🌊
Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to dust off your sailing skills, our Tuesday evening adult sessions are the perfect way to get out on the water.

Best of all? Your first TWO sessions are completely free thanks to Sun Yachts and the Island Games legacy programme.

Here is how it works:
🔹 Every Tuesday in July & August (17:30 - 20:30)
🔹 You'll sail in an RS Quest with a qualified Dinghy Instructor
🔹 Take part in Tuesday evening dinghy racing!
🔹 Finish the evening with a well-earned drink at the GYC Clubhouse

Spaces are strictly limited to 4 sailors per week, so grab your spot now!

👉 Book your free taster session here:
https://www.sailingtrust.org.gg/events/rock-up-and-race-gyc-adult-racing/

Rock Up and Race - GYC Adult Racing | Guernsey Sailing Trust Join us this summer for relaxed and friendly dinghy racing with the Guernsey Yacht Club and Guernsey Sailing Trust. Our Rock Up and Race sessions run every ...