Well done to the crew of Mercenary from Thornbury Sailing Club. Coming third in the Hunter Impala Nationals is no mean feat!
An update to the ongoing issues with the Gloucester and Sharpness Ship Canal. Check with Canal River Trust for full details.
Sadly we understand that Challenge Wales will be making her final voyage at the end of this month. She has been a familiar sight on the Bristol Channel for many years. Like many sail training charities before, funding issues have forced this situation. The good news is that the yacht herself will continue to inspire young people as she will operate as part of The Tall Ships Youth Trust from 1st October based on the south coast.
THIS IS AN EARLY HEADS UP FOR ONE OF THE BCYA FEATURE WEEKENDS OF 2026.
SO BLOCK OF YOUR DIARY FOR 22nd 23rd AUGUST 2026. FOR A BANGER OF A WEEKEND AT WATCHET!
SO BLOCK OF YOUR DIARY FOR 22nd 23rd AUGUST 2026. FOR A BANGER OF A WEEKEND AT WATCHET!
THE HOLMS RACE From onboard Sabriel .....A GREAT VIDEO (Thanks to Tim Gifford)
The PCC HOLMS RACE was run on Saturday. Challenging and changing weather forecasts didn't put many off, as crews from all over the Bristol Channel converged on Portishead ready for the start of the race which takes a course round Flatholm and Steepholm islands before returning to Portishead for the finish. This years overall winner was home club boat "Fly" skippered by Geoff McBroom and the BCYA Top Club trophy (Amalgamated score of top three boats in any club) was won this year by Cardiff Bay Yacht Club. See images below for results, prizewinning crews and race pictures.
Congratulations to Portishead Cruising Club for their professionalism in running the race and to all the crews who enjoyed this classic annual Bristol Channel event.
Congratulations to Portishead Cruising Club for their professionalism in running the race and to all the crews who enjoyed this classic annual Bristol Channel event.
