UK National Championship 2026

UK National Championship 2026

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Organised by Llandudno Sailing Club and the International GP14 Class Association

June 12th-14th 2026

NATIONALS Champ Prize Giving list

Championship Notice Board

NoR GP14 Nationals Llandudno 2026 D3

Forms

Entry fee paid up to April 30th 2026 – £175. Entry fee paid after April 30th 2026 and before the closing date -£215

Youth Boats fee up to April 30th 2026 – £90. Entry fee paid after April 30th 2026 and before the closing date -£130

Youth Helm fee up to April 30th 2026 – £130. Entry fee paid after April 30th 2026 and before the closing date -£160

Youths must be under 22 years of age on 31st December 2026.

Food bookings here.

Training booking here.

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NOTICE OF RACE

The notation [DP] in a rule in the NoR means that the penalty for a breach of that rule may, at the discretion of the Jury, be less than disqualification. The notation (NP) in a rule means that a boat may not protest another boat for breaking that rule. This changes RRS 60.1(a)

1. RULES

1.1 The event is governed by the rules as defined in the Racing Rules of Sailing [RRS].

1.2 All documents, including any amendments, pertaining to this event are available at The Official Notice Board

1.3 Post-Race Penalty and Arbitration will be available at the event in accordance with RRS Appendix T. 

1.4 Racing rules will be changed as follows: RRS 61.1(a)2 – requirement for protest flag; The changes will appear in full in the sailing instructions. The sailing instructions may also change other racing rules.

2 SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 The Sailing Instructions will be available at registration and may be available on the Association web site beforehand.

3 COMMUNICATIONS

3.1 (DP) Except in an emergency, a boat that is racing shall not make voice or data transmissions and shall not receive voice or data communication that is not available to all boats. 

3.2 The online notice board is located at GP 14 Nationals 2026 — Llandudno Sailing Club

4. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY

4.1 The regatta is open to boats of the GP Fourteen Class whose helm and crew are a member of the International GP 14 Class Association.

4.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the attached entry form and submitting it to the GP14 Class Association web site www.gp14.org 

4.3 The closing date for entries is midnight on Sunday 31st May 2026.

4.4 For boats sailing with youth helm (under 22 by Dec 31st 2026) the entry fee will be discounted by 25%

For boats sailing youth sailors, (both under 22 by Dec 31st 2026) the entry fee will be discounted by 50%.

4.5 Substitution of the person named as helm on the entry form will be allowed up to the stage of registration.

4.6 To be considered an entry in the event, a boat shall complete all registration requirements and pay all fees.

4.7 The following restrictions on the number of boats apply: A maximum of 60 entries will be allowed.

4.8 Competitors who are under 18 before and including the last date of the regatta must have a declaration form completed by their parent or guardian before they will be allowed to compete. This applies to helms and crews. The parental declaration form is part of the entry form.

4.9 Competitors shall declare their fleet grading when entering. The guidelines for fleet selection are noted on the entry form.

4.10 If the event is cancelled by the organising authority up to the start of the event, the return of fees is explained in the Additional Information at the end of this Notice.

5 FEES

5.1 Required fees are as follows:

Entry fee paid up to April 30th 2026 – £175. Entry fee paid after April 30th 2026 and before the closing date -£215

Youth Boats fee up to April 30th 2026 – £90. Entry fee paid after April 30th 2026 and before the closing date -£130

Youth Helm fee up to April 30th 2026 – £130. Entry fee paid after April 30th 2026 and before the closing date -£160

Youths must be under 22 years of age on 31st December 2026.

5.2 Cancellation of entry will incur a cancellation cost which is detailed on the entry form and in the additional information section after the end of this Notice of Race. 

5.3 The fee covers entrance to some social events, details at the end of this Notice of Race.

 

6 CREW LIMITATIONS

  1. As detailed in NOR 4.5 substitution of the person named as helm during the event is not allowed. Substitution of the person named as crew during the event will permitted only with the written permission of the Race Committee

 

7 ADVERTISING

7.1 Boats may be required to display advertising chosen and supplied by the organising authority. If this rule is broken, World Sailing Regulations 20.9.2 applies [DP].

 

8 SCHEDULE

8.1 Registration: Will be at Llandudno Sailing Club during the following hours: 

Thursday June 11th   – 17.00 to 20.00 in the Race Office

Friday June 12th        – 09.30 to 11.00hrs in the Race Office

8.2 Competitor Briefing: There will be a briefing for competitors at 12,00 hrs on Friday June 12th at the front of the Clubhouse.

8.3 The Championship will consist of a single series of races open to all competitors.

8.4 Dates, times and number of races:

The event will be a seven-race regatta held from Friday June 12th to Sunday June 14th 2026. Times below are BST.

 

Date

Race No. Time of warning

signal

Time of high tide
Thursday June 11th   Registration 17.00 to 20.00 LL.S.C. race office 07:39 (6.43m)

and 20:17 (6.51m)

Equipment Inspection and event measurement 17.00 to 20.00   LL.S.C. dinghy park
Friday June 12th  Registration 09:30 to 11:00 LL.S.C. race office 08:38 (6.78m)

and 21:12 (6.8m)

Equipment Inspection and event measurement 09:30 to

11:00

LL.S.C. dinghy park
Competitors Briefing 12.00 LL. S. C.
Points race

Points race

12:55 hrs.

To follow back-to-back

Saturday June 13th  Points race Points race

Points race

11:00

To follow back-to-back

09:34 (7.08m)

 and 22:04 (7.18m)

Sunday June 14th 

 

Points race Points race 11.00

To follow back-to-back

10:29 (7.35m) and 22:54 (7.5m)
Prize Giving – Sunday afternoon LL. S. C.

 

8.5 On the last scheduled day of racing the first warning signal of a race will not be made after 14:30hrs.

 

9 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

9.1 Each boat shall produce a valid measurement certificate at registration. Only certified sails may be used.

9.2 All boats are liable to equipment checks on arrival or to be measured at any time during the Championship. The purpose of such inspections is to check the boat’s conformity with the Class Rules. Competitors are reminded of their responsibility in the Risk Statement section of this Notice for the condition of the safety of their boat.

9.3 All boats shall complete a self-declaration measurement form that must be handed to the race committee as part of registration. The form template will be sent to all boats entered after the closing date.

9.4 Boats are required to carry a tow rope separate to the other rigging on the boat of a minimum 10metre length of a minimum of 6mm diameter cordage (DP)

 

10 VENUE

10.1 Racing area will be in Llandudno Bay, Admiralty Chart SC 5609.

 

11 COURSES

11.1 The courses will be defined in the Sailing Instructions.

 

12 PENALTY SYSTEM

12.1 The Scoring Penalty, RRS 44.3, will not apply.

 

13 SCORING

13.1 Two races are required to be completed to constitute a series.

13.2 a) When fewer than 4 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores.

b) When 4 to 7 races have been completed, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.

 

14 SUPPORT BOATS

14.1 Support boats will not be permitted.

 

15 BERTHING

(DP) Boats shall be kept in their assigned places while in the boat park.

 

16 DATA PROTECTION

The Data Protection Policy of the Organising Authority is available on the website and at Registration.

 

17 RISK STATEMENT

Rule 3 of the Racing Rules of Sailing states: “The responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.”

Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:

a) They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the event

b) They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and their other property whether afloat or ashore;

c) They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by their own actions or omissions;

d) Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;

e) The provision of a race management team, patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the event organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;

f) The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as can be practically provided in the circumstances;

g) It is their responsibility to familiarise themselves with any risks specific to this venue or this event drawn to their attention in any rules and information produced for the venue or event and to attend any safety briefing held for the event.

18 INSPECTIONS

The fact that race officials may conduct inspections of a boat does not reduce the responsibilities of each competitor set out in this Notice of Race.

19 INSURANCE

a. Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of £3,000,000 per event or the equivalent. Competitors shall sign a declaration to that effect at registration. Insurance is the sole responsibility of the competitors.

20 PRIZES

b. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to winners of the Championship Prizes may also be awarded to the winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze fleets. The entry form contains guidelines for selection of fleet and competitors shall nominate their chosen fleet on that form.

Other prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the organisers.

 

21 FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact the International GP14 Class Association via the web site www.gp14.org or Llandudno Sailing Club at their website www.llandudno-sailing.com 

END OF NOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  1. Accommodation camping -https://www.dinarthhall.co.uk/ there is a cycle path across from the park.

Hotels, B&Bs, guest houses – Llandudno has plenty of accommodation for all your needs.

 

2 Boat Drop off – 

Dinghies will be parked on the promenade, the entrance from the road is immediately opposite the clubhouse. Cars are permitted on the promenade only for the purposes of dropping off and then collecting the boats at the start and end of the event. When you arrive at the club you will be required to unhitch your boat from the car, a designated person will be there to advise you on where to park your boat and car. No double stacking trailers are allowed to be kept on the Promenade, they will be stored in the sailing club dinghy park.  

Parking – If you manage to get a parking place on the Promenade next to your boat space you can pay by using the “payby phone “app. 

  1.   Food and Socials – The club is offering evening meals to be pre-paid and booked via tickets that can be purchased via the class shop:

Thursday – Chilli and Baked potato with sides and dessert £10 p/p

Friday – Commodores Reception Price included

Saturday – BBQ £12 p/p

The club will be doing breakfast however for those wanting lunch please purchase from the surrounding shops on your way to the club. See map of the local food shops.

Saturday night – Games evening.

Friday night – catch up social 

 

4   Notice of Race – Advertising will be advised at a later date.

 

5   GDPR – Personal Data permission.

The Organising Authority has adopted a data protection policy which will be on display at the registration desk.

The entry form includes a section to agree to the policy and/or to opt out of the use of photographs by the OA of a competitor or a parent/guardian on behalf of a youth sailor.

6. Details of terms of cancellation

If a competitor wishes to cancel their entry, then.

  1. Cancellations up to and including April 1st 2022 will be entitled to a full refund of all amounts paid, less an administration fee of £30.
  2. Competitors cancelling after April 1st and before the closing date of midnight on May 31st 2026 will be entitled to a refund of 50% of monies paid to cover the committed costs of the organisers.
  3. No refunds will be made after the closing date.
  4. All notifications of cancellation must be made in writing (an email is sufficient) to the GP14 Class Association office before the date specified above (admin@GP14.org)

If the organising authority implements a decision to cancel the amounts to be refunded will match the dates and amounts in 5 a-d above.

International GP14 Nationals 2025 – Fleet Allocation Guidance

The Entry Form will include full Event entry details. This may include various categories of entry in addition to the below.

Gold Fleet: Will include those who:
Have finished in the top 20 of any National Championship ( with an entry of more than 40)
Have finished in the top 15 of any National Championship ( with an entry of less than 40)
Are considered a professional sailor
Silver Fleet: Will include those who:
Do not qualify for the Gold Fleet
Have finished between 21-30 in any National Championship ( with an entry of more than 40 )
Have finished between 16-30 in any National Championship ( with an entry of less than 40)
Bronze Fleet: A bronze fleet competitor
will include those who do not qualify for the Gold or Silver Fleet

Note: You can select your preference of Fleet but ultimately the decision is at the Championship Committee’s discretion.

Entries for UK National Championship 2026
at 01:37 on Thu 15th January

Entry Boat NumberHelm First NameHelm SurnameHelm NationalityCrew First NameCrew SurnameHelm Sailing Club
113885SpiritAldersonBritishAndrewWeatherspoonSouth Shields S.C.
214208SimonHenshallUKSavannahHenshallBudworth
313707KieronInmanUKPaulJenkinsWest Kirby Sailing Club

Additional information

Event Entry

Adult, Youth Helm, Youth Boat