Grafham Water Sailing Club, Perry, Huntingdon, Cambs. PE28 0BU

A return to our mid country location for what is becoming a traditional end of season Single Handed Championship Event incorporated into the Grafham Cat Open.

When the lightweight crews have abandoned ship due to the reduced temperature, it’s up to the manly crews (ladies welcome but yet to see one) to show how much better they can do without them! Always a good laugh, always with some incident and not to be missed.

Brightlingsea Sailing Club, Oyster Tank Road, Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0DY

This is a multi fleet event held in memory of  Reg White an Olympic Gold Medal winning sailor and boat builder.  With classes racing from the fleets that he once built, we share this event with the ‘Cat Family’ and you can expect to see F18s / F15s / Shearwaters / Hurricanes and Tornados in the racing area. Given enough attendees the D18s will have their own start.

The event is based on the banks of the sheltered the Colne Estuary, whilst racing normally takes place 1 - 2 miles out to sea.

At this time of year ‘unofficial’ camping and motor home parking has been available on site. The club gives a warm welcome to visitors and there are also numerous friendly pubs and curry houses within staggering distance.

Carsington Sailing Club, Carsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1SU.

Carsington Sailing Club is located on the picturesque Carsington Water on the southern edge of the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District.  This event is a shared event with the Dart 15s

As well as the Sailing and Watersport activities that the Club has to offer, there is access within 200 metres to a Visitors Centre, Fishing, Cycle Hire, Children’s Play Area and other activities. There is an 8 mile walking/cycling route for those not sailing who want a bit of a challenge and there are other routes to the High Peak and Tissington trails in the wider Peak District.

As well as a large Club Room with plenty of seating, bar and galley, with food available throughout the race days. There is a large outside balcony overlooking the water, with picnic tables for those warm summer days when you can soak up the wonderful views over the lake.

The Darts have enjoyed many events here over the years and are pleased to welcome the fleet again this year. The  club is open all Friday until late for travellers and as tides are not an issue a relaxed racing schedule is planned starting at 1pm on the Saturday and 10.30am on Sunday.

Motorhome camping is available on a limited basis with alternative facilities on the many camp sites close by. Some fantastic local country pubs are within walking distance for alternative entertainment!

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Dart 18 World Championship 2024 / TT7 Tarquinia Italy 06-13th September 2024

Winning the award for the longest travelling distance TT ever; as so many boats are already booked onto the lorry transport  for Italy, we have decided to include this as another TT event to help people reach the 4 events needed to complete the TT series. The UKIDA race results will be extracted from the main event.

10 races with 2 discards, a fantastic social program with food, live bands, DJset, pasta after races, BBQ, social dinners and more…

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Worthing Sailing Club, 1 Sea Place, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4DG.

Worthing has one of the largest Dart fleets in the country with a regular turn out of between 10 and 20 Dart 18s on a summer weekend. Being within easy reach of many other South coast clubs and no limits on numbers, we are hoping for a good turn out at this last practice event prior to the Italian worlds.

The club will be open from Friday lunch for early arrivals and the regular impromptu Friday night early arrivals party will set the scene for a fun weekend. The first race on Saturday will not be before 1200hrs

The Clubhouse balcony probably has one of the best views in Worthing and is the perfect place for those not out enjoying the racing to watch the 6 scheduled races from. Camping is possible (let us know if this is your intention) and motorhomes can be parked in a beach side car park 100m from the club. Dogs are welcome on some of the beach and although not allowed in the club house they can enjoy the view from the balcony.

A friendly bar and galley will be open throughout the weekend. For those that came last year, unfortunately pizza has been banned this year!

Worthing has lots of accommodation options but make sure that you book one within staggering distance of the club.

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Runswick Bay Beach and Sailing Club,  Runswick Bay, Saltburn By The Sea, TS13 5HT

Runswick Bay can probably claim the title of the most picturesque location on the TT circuit. With the club house at the far end of the beach you need the right tide and often a tractor to reach it, luckily they have promised both!

A warm welcome awaits you at the Runswick Bay Beach and Sailing Club, We are a family friendly sailing club located on the beach at Runswick Bay, a picturesque cliffside fishing village north of Whitby on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast. We have around 20 Darts berthed at the club with 10 or so regularly competing.

The plan is for three races each day, the first race on Saturday 20th July, not before 1200hrs and probably 1100hrs start on the Sunday. There may be some basic club boats available to use if transporting yours is proving difficult  – contact Mick Singleton (07788 725523) for further details.

The club will be open from Friday lunchtime, (earlier arrivals by Appointment) there will be help and tractors to receive the visiting boats.

There will be some food and the bar will be open on Friday evening, otherwise food will be available throughout the weekend at our beachside Clubhouse.

A social event is planned in the main clubhouse on the Saturday evening and dogs are allowed on the beach but must be kept on leads at the club

Motorhome Parking and camping will be available for a nominal fee in a field at the bank top (No Electric or water provided). Otherwise there are numerous holiday cottages and B&Bs within the bay (check out ‘Runswick Bay Cottages) or the Runswick Bay pub and Ellerby Hotel.

If visiting for a longer period, there are many local visitor attractions in the area, Whitby. The North Yorkshire Moors and  Railway,  Dalby Forest visitor and Cycling Hub to name just a few.

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Parkstone Yacht Club, Pearce Ave, Poole BH14 8EH

The next Dart TT and the South-West Championships are fast approaching (29/30 June). The event is being held at Parkstone Yacht Club in Poole where we have options of racing either in the bay or harbour depending on wind conditions. Boats are welcome from Friday afternoon and the bar and restaurant will be open. We are aiming for 3 races each day with the first warning signal at 12.55 on Saturday and 10.30 on Sunday. There will be free tea, coffee and cake coming off the water each day and a sailors supper on Saturday night is included in the ticket price along with a beer/wine for visitors. We also have a keg of beer to down. The restaurant will be open in the mornings for drinks and hot butties. The club has fantastic views over the harbour, a lovely place to spend an evening and if we get sufficient interest, we will spice it up with a disco. There is no camping at the club but contact me via Facebook UKIDA site or WhatsApp (Dart 18 community / TT4 Parkstone) for info about where to park motorhomes. Enter here, preferably soon so we can let the club know there is sufficient interest.

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Royal Tay Yacht Club, Glenogil House, 9A Ogilvie Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee  DD5 1LU

RTYC is one of Scotland’s premier water-sports clubs covering yachting, dinghy sailing with a 20 strong fleet of Dart18’s. The sailing area is on the lower estuary of the River Tay, the longest river in Scotland. There are many places on the river to explore by boat if visiting for a longer period, dolphins are a frequent sight during the summer months.

The new clubhouse opened in 2023 adjacent to the dinghy park, being only a few yards from  the 3 slipways and racing area, it is ideal for spectating. With motorhome facilities and camping on site, along with many local hotels in Broughty Ferry there are lots of accommodation options. Most local amenities can be reached via the cycle path that passes the club.

The club will be open from Friday lunchtime with a free BBQ in the evening. Food will be available throughout the weekend, either at our Beach Clubhouse within the dinghy park compound, or more formally from our Main Club. A social event is planned in the main clubhouse on the Saturday evening. From previous experience, this will be a notable evening with traditional Scottish hospitality…

First race on Saturday 8th June, not before 1200hrs and 1030hrs start on Sunday to allow people to get home in reasonable time. There may be some club boats available to use if visiting from further afield – contact the club for details.

Beyond the club, there are many visitor attractions in the area. Dundee is the home of RRS Discovery – Captain Scott’s famous ship, alongside the V&A museum and Verdant works – a nod to the Jute history in Dundee. Across the bridge in Fife is St Andrew’s, home of golf, and many coastal villages to visit and explore.

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Dee Sailing Club, Station Rd, Thurstaton, Wirral, CH610HN

Following the success of Bridlington last year, there was really only one choice of where to go for the Nationals this year. Dee offering its great hospitality and value for money are all set to host this years event under the watchful eye of their new commodore and ‘Dart Doctor’ Will Thompson.

The club is perched on the cliff top overlooking the Dee estuary and Wales beyond and the front lawn offers a great ‘balcony’ view of the racing. Although tight on space, the club offers free on-site camping and motorhome parking on a first booked / first parked basis.  For those who want slightly more room and an escape route from the club bar, there is also the Wirral Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Park which is within 400m of the club. The Country Park  has good facilities and views over the estuary, however book early as it fills up on bank holidays.

The club will be open on Friday for early arrivals and the first race is scheduled for 1115hrs on Saturday 25th.  Three Races are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday with two on Bank Holiday Monday. Outside (and probably during) racing, the club bar and galley will be open distributing ‘fuel’ to encourage you all onto the dance floor during the DJ led party on Saturday and the traditional Dee live band on Sunday night.

Dee has a tide window in which we sail, so there’s no hanging around and you ‘go’ or ‘don’t go’ at the published sailing times.  This means the rest of the time can be mapped out to fit with any non-sailing members. The Wirral Way (behind the club) offers good cycling opportunities, and low tide offers walks across the sands to Hilbre Island, with the chance of seeing the local seals and very special newts. Slightly further afield Cheshire Oakes designer village and Liverpool Docks might be tempting with a combination of shopping, museums and gallery choices. However, make sure you get back to Dee for their legendary parties and the beam challenge!

At £80 double handed entry fee, 8 Races, great views of the race area, 2 nights of parties, free motorhome parking / camping and even a T shirt thrown in, what more could you want on a May Bank Holliday, the club is even well-behaved dog friendly!

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Windsport International Ltd, Churchtown Farm, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth TR11 5UF

Join us for a fun filled week celebrating everything Dart, based on the Cornish waters where the Dart was first conceived. Whether you are an old hand or new to the class, DartFest is an opportunity for everyone to experience some great sailing, learn a thing-or-2 and of course, spend some time with the incredible Dart family.

3 formally organised activities over 5 days, allowing you 2 days of free sailing/exploring. The idea of DartFest is to be an inclusive get together for everyone. The beautiful venue is perfect for both sailing and shore side activities so that everyone can have a good time.

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Stone Sailing Club, Tinnocks Lane, St Lawrence Bay, Southminster, Essex CM0 7NF

(Plus a fun race on 6 May)

A first visit to Stone sailing club for the Dart 18 fleet, however the venue has already been tested for us by the D15, Shearwater and Hurricane fleets who all count it as one of their favourites so we thought we should taker a look!

Stone sailing club has a small fleet of D18s but is very close to our newest active fleet at Marconi SC and the Marconi boats are all due to join us and make up a good ‘home fleet’. For those that have enjoyed the East Coast Piers Race in the past,  Stone is on the left, ¾ mile after the start, where the estuary widens, meaning there is a longer tidal window and less current at Stone than neighbouring Marconi.  As part of the Blackwater estuary Radio Caroline can be seen in the distance, along with passing Thames sailing barges and the odd seal.

The club will be open from Friday lunch time for early arrivals. Camping and motorhomes are allowed on site, as are well behaved dogs on a lead.  The bar will be open Friday night and food is available from the local Indian and Fish and Chip shops. Catering will be available at the club throughout the rest of the weekend.

There will be a Saturday night surprise in terms of entertainment, at this point I should mention this is the home club of the ‘Fat Boys’ and somebody called ‘Skippy’ so those of us with longer memories will know to expect anything!

The TT event will take place over the Saturday and Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend and provided there is sufficient interest, a fun / long distance race will take place on Monday. First race on Saturday will not be before 12.30 and the aim is to run Mondays fun race early in order to let people depart for home in good time.

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Whitstable Yacht Club, 3-4 Sea Wall, Whitstable CT5 1BX

WYC are delighted to welcome back the Dart 18 fleet for the last TT of the year. This year we join a fleet of B14s (on different courses obviously). We are hoping to encourage our local clubs to join us to make for a truly memorable event. We will try not to cap numbers!

The club will be open for visitors to arrive on Friday afternoon. There will be camper van spaces available on Beach Walk in an exclusive area, info to follow. Saturday, food will be available (bookable in advance) followed by a live band The Dead Pelicans with hospitality second to none.

Expect 2 days of exciting racing and great camaraderie on the North Kent coast, the tides are perfect and we are hoping the weather will be kind. We are being sponsored by Whitstable Harbour Gin so expect some cracking prizes.

Windsport will be on the beach as well so don’t forget to order any parts that you need!

Look out for more information soon.

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Weston Sailing Club, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton SO31 5FB

Weston SC have kindly agreed  to fill the gap in our programme of events and have allowed us to join their Cat Open Event as TT8.

This has traditionally become a windy event, sailed in the slightly sheltered  Southampton Water Estuary. Three slipways from the club give easy access to the race area and the club house immediately overlooks the racing area giving  a good spectating spot complete with bar and snacks!

Camping and motor home parking is normally available on site from Friday.

First race on Saturday is not expected to be before 11.30.

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Carsington Sailing Club, Carsington Water, Ashbourne DE6 1SU POSTPONED

A fun event where crews are left on the bank (or steal the boat to show they are better than the helm!). Normally a smaller entry of 10 – 15 boats and for that reason we are joining the D15s again for this event. We will sail on the same course but with a separate start.

Carsington water is on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District and in addition to the sailing the area offers much for the outdoor enthusiast.

Watch this space to see if on site motorhome parking / camping becomes available but if not then the Carsington website has various accommodation options on their ‘open event’ page.

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Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club (RYYC), Blyth Park, Wilsthorpe, Bridlington, Yorkshire, UK, YO15 3QL.

This is the ‘not to miss event of 2023’, its not often that you get a chance to compete in a World championships in your own country.Five days of racing with the site opening on the previous Wednesday, a practice race on Saturday 29th and a potential ‘lay day’ on the Wednesday to give you a chance to explore the area.

To stay updated on the event, keep an eye on this page and we will attempt to add any relevant information as it becomes available.  The are also two WhatsApp groups:  

• Dart Worlds Bridlington – general chat group

• D18 Worlds Voice of Authority  - this will have important information and announcements and is an admin post only group.

We would advise that you were members of both, but if you don’t want too much ‘chat’ then at least join ‘Voice of Authority’

For clarity the ‘Official Notice Board’ is gospel and trumps all other sources of information!

Directions and arrival information click here

Camping list please check click here

Scrutineering info click here

Notice of Race click here

Sailing Instructions click here

Results click here

Royal Tay Yacht Club, Glenogil House, 9A Ogilvie Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee  DD5 1LU

We have a growing fleet of 20  Darts,  with regular turnout of 8-10 for weekly  racing,  and 3-4 boats  recently joined the class in the last year or so.  RTYC is delighted to host this event just weeks before the Worlds at Bridlington. We previously hosted a GP in 2017, and the Scottish Dart Championships for the last 7 years, with a number of boats travelling up from south of the border.

At the beginning of 2023, we will  be moving to our new  Glenogil House  Headquarters  located adjacent to the Beach Clubhouse and dinghy park/car park. This will enable superb spectating and  social activities  to compliment the current  beach facilities. Camping and motorhome spaces are available with electric hook-ups in the car park and beside the Beach Club. The Beach Club will cater for  hot filled rolls and refreshments during the day, whilst the Main Clubhouse will be open during the day and  for social events in the evenings.

There are many local hotels and B&B’s in Broughty Ferry and surrounding area. For those travelling from further afield and wishing to extend their stay, Tayside,  Fife  and Angus have many tourist attractions to offer.

The Club will be open on Friday to welcome visitors, with probably a BBQ in the evening and other social events throughout the weekend to compliment the sailing.

Scottish Dart 18 Championship info sheet

Scottish Dart 18 Championship Notice of Race

Scottish Dart 18 Championship Sailing Instructions

Worthing Sailing Club, 1 Sea Place, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4DG. Entries now open

One of the largest Dart fleets in the country with a regular club turn out of between 10 and 20 Dart 18s on a summer weekend. As the Southern event prior to the worlds and no restrictions on numbers this promises to be a big event.

The club will be open from Friday lunch time to welcome early visitors and the Friday night impromptu parties are a regular feature of the event. Richard and Carolines famous Friday night chilli will be available at a £5 a head with the bar in it normal state - open.

The ‘new’ clubhouse has the best view of any Worthing balcony, great for watching the racing and a venue for Saturdays party night.  Camping is possible (let us know if this is your intention) and motorhomes can be parked in a beach side car park 100m from the club. Dogs are welcome on some of the beach and although not allowed in the club house, can enjoy the view from the balcony.

Food will be available throughout the event and we have the Wood Fire Pizza company booked in for Saturday night which is included in the entry fee along with free camping and motorhome parking.

First race on Saturday not before 1300hrs and an expected 1100hrs start on Sunday to allow people to get home in reasonable time. 

Worthing has lots of accommodation options but make sure that you book one within staggering distance of the club.

Mumbles Yacht Club, 746 Mumbles Rd, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EL.

This is a regular and fun host club for both TT and National events, that always has a very welcoming approach. The club is situated towards the end of the ‘Mumbles Mile’ and the town offers many accommodation, eating and drinking options all within reach of the club.   

This year our visit is combined with their club regatta which will ensure plenty of fun and games.

Camper vans can normally park in the car park opposite the club or on the road outside.  Both the club and the town are dog friendly.

Mumbles is on the edge of the Gower Peninsula and anybody who can take a few days holiday may well want to explore the great coastline slight further West of Mumbles.

Entries now open

Rutland Sailing Club, Gibbet Lane, Edith Weston, Rutland, LE15 8HJ

Rutland are hosting TT3 which is combined with our Inland National Championships. The event is included within the annual Rutland Cat Open event, this not only gives you the chance to meet old friends from past Dart 18 fleets, but also to encourage an ‘away weekend’ for all the cats from your various clubs.

Rutland is approximately 3000 acres, and as such it is one of the largest man-made stretches of water in Europe. Once entries open please book on online as this will ensure we have our own start.

The club has a large boat park and modern facilities, including 48 beds in 10 bunk rooms which can be booked directly through the club (if looking at doing this you are advised to do so quickly as they will go!) Although camping is not permitted on site, there is a basic campsite run by a local farmer immediately across the road from the club gate. This takes motorhomes (£10) and tents (£6). The campsite is dog-friendly for friendly dogs, and the club allows dogs in car park.

For the non-sailing members of the family, Rutland water has an easy 17 mile cycle route around the reservoir.

Rutland entries now open

Swanage Sailing Club, Buck Shore, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AW - Entries are now live

Swanage is a traditional and popular holiday town within a sheltered bay on the Dorset coast. The club has 7 or 8 of its own D18s and the location is close enough to Parkstone for their larger fleet to sail over.

The club is in the heart of the town and there is limited space on site, the club are looking at additional boat storage options and the event has been scheduled early in the season to avoid the busier holiday period, however once entries open book early as numbers will be limited.

Motorhome parking (especially for larger vehicles) may be difficult near the club but Swanage has lots of holiday accommodation and camp sites on the outskirts. For those not sailing the Town has a sandy beach (dog friendly in April!) and a steam train to Corfe Castle as well a good access to many attractions and walks on the Jurassic coast.

Numbers are limited due to space: book now

Dee Sailing Club, Station Rd, Thurstaton, Wirral, CH610HN - Entries are now live

Dee now has one of the largest club Dart fleets, and is renowned for its fun party nights (ask anybody who has been). 

Dee has a tide window in which we sail, so there’s no hanging around and you ‘go’ or ‘don’t go’ at the published sailing times, which means the rest of the time can be mapped out to fit with any non-sailing members. The Wirral Way (behind the club) offers good cycling opportunities, and low tide offers walks across the sands to Hilbre Island, with the chance of seeing the local seals and newts. Or slightly further afield Cheshire Oakes designer village and Liverpool Docks might be tempting with a combination of shopping, museums and gallery choices. However, make sure you get back to Dee for their legendary parties with live music and the beam challenge!

The club is perched on the cliff top overlooking the Dee estuary and Wales beyond. The front lawn offers a great ‘balcony’ view of the racing in the estuary. Although tight on space, the club offers free on-site camping and motorhome parking (subject to the size of the travelling motorhomes fleet not getting even bigger!). For those who want slightly more room and an escape route from the club bar, there is also the Wirral Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Park, with good facilities and views which is only 400m from the club. But book early it fills up on bank holidays.  The club is well-behaved dog friendly.