West Oxfordshire Sailing Club upcoming events

Pursuit (12/07/2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuit races Sunday 12 April, 31 May & 12 July 2026

1) 12 April 12:00 - 13:30

2) 12 April 14:30 - 16:00

3) 31 May 12:00 - 13:30

4) 31 May 14:30 - 16:00

5) 12 July 12:00 - 13:30

6) 12 July 14:30 - 16:00

4 out of 6 to count - 90 minute races

Evening 2 (15/07/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

Sprint Series 1 (19/07/2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Sprint Series 1

Sunday 19 July 2026

A series of General Handicap Sprint races approx 10 minutes each, with 3-2-1 start sequences.

Three sets of 3-4 back to back races, with breaks for lunch and tea/cakes.

Evening 2 (22/07/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

Midsummer 1 (26/07/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (26/07/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

General Handicap 2 (26/07/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

General Handicap 2 race series

From Sunday 28 June 2026 until 16 August (with two week break mid-July) for 6 Sundays in total as the third race of the day:

1) 28 June 15:30 - 16:30

2) 5 July 15:30 - 16:30

3) 26 July 15:30 - 16:30

4) 2 August 15:30 - 16:30

5) 9 August 15:30 - 16:30

6) 16 August 15:30 - 16:30

4 out of 6 to count

Evening 2 (29/07/2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:15:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

Midsummer 1 (02/08/2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (02/08/2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

General Handicap 2 (02/08/2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

General Handicap 2 race series

From Sunday 28 June 2026 until 16 August (with two week break mid-July) for 6 Sundays in total as the third race of the day:

1) 28 June 15:30 - 16:30

2) 5 July 15:30 - 16:30

3) 26 July 15:30 - 16:30

4) 2 August 15:30 - 16:30

5) 9 August 15:30 - 16:30

6) 16 August 15:30 - 16:30

4 out of 6 to count

Evening 2 (05/08/2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

Midsummer 1 (09/08/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (09/08/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

General Handicap 2 (09/08/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

General Handicap 2 race series

From Sunday 28 June 2026 until 16 August (with two week break mid-July) for 6 Sundays in total as the third race of the day:

1) 28 June 15:30 - 16:30

2) 5 July 15:30 - 16:30

3) 26 July 15:30 - 16:30

4) 2 August 15:30 - 16:30

5) 9 August 15:30 - 16:30

6) 16 August 15:30 - 16:30

4 out of 6 to count

Evening 2 (12/08/2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

Midsummer 1 (16/08/2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (16/08/2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

General Handicap 2 (16/08/2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

General Handicap 2 race series

From Sunday 28 June 2026 until 16 August (with two week break mid-July) for 6 Sundays in total as the third race of the day:

1) 28 June 15:30 - 16:30

2) 5 July 15:30 - 16:30

3) 26 July 15:30 - 16:30

4) 2 August 15:30 - 16:30

5) 9 August 15:30 - 16:30

6) 16 August 15:30 - 16:30

4 out of 6 to count

Junior Sailing Week 2026 (17/08/2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

APPLICATION

Junior Sailing Week 2026 Ages 8-18

Registration opens Saturday, 13th June at 12:00 and closes on Saturday 4th July at 16:00.

We will confirm places by Saturday, 18th July.

Preference is given to children who have not previously attended JSW, but sign up quickly as spaces go quickly. There are 39 places available.

These sessions are open to WOSC members ONLY. Any friends/family that are not included in your family membership would be a safety and a safeguarding issue and we could lose our RYA accredited training status and there will no more training for anyone!

If you have temporary guardianship of a child (such as fostering) then please contact the training secretary training@wosc.org.uk to discuss options for inclusion.

IMPORTANT:

JSW is every day for a whole working week.

A parent/guardian MUST stay at the club at all times.

Please only apply if you can come every day. Please do not come if you have not signed up.

Your child will need a buoyancy aid designed for sailing that fits them. Please do not use adult buoyancy aids or those for other sports.

Long hair MUST be tied back, closed toed secure shoes MUST be worn.

Parents are requested to undertake one duty per family over the week, to support WOSC.

JSW is free, but donations to WOSC's junior sailing fund are welcome. The JSF provides grants to our junior and youth sailors to further their sailing careers.

If there are special circumstances relating to health or family arrangements that limit your ability to participate, or need changes to the above, please contact the Sailing School Admin to discuss. We always do our best to get everyone on the water.

By registering you are confirming that you have read and agree to the booking conditions available here: Sailing School

Please notify the Sailing School Admin of any medical issues, allergies or additional needs as the Instructors will need to know.

Start time is 12:30pm, and runs on till 16:30-ish.

CAMPING:

If you are offered a place then you can book camping on the events calendar; you'll be sent details of how to do this.

Note: You will need to sign in at each session so that we have an emergency telephone number for you and for attendance records. You will need to be present to sign your child out at the end of the day.

No sailing experience necessary.

Juniors will be split into ability groups.

For more info contact: training@wosc.org.uk

Evening 2 (19/08/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

Sprint Series 2 (23/08/2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Sprint Series 2

Sunday 23 August 2026

A series of General Handicap Sprint races approx 10 minutes each, with 3-2-1 start sequences.

Three sets of 3-4 back to back races, with breaks for lunch and tea/cakes.

Evening 2 (26/08/2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

WOSC 8 Hour Race (30/08/2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT

WOSC 8 Hour Race Race start time, on the water at 11:00hrs

PLEASE JOIN US FOR FUN FUN FUN!

Please turn up for 10:00hrs if you wish to join a team and don't have one - (or join conversations in club Whatsapp groups like the crewing one or the women's one).
We very much welcome new sailors to join in the fun, even if you only wish to crew, but you'd be welcome to helm of course. Rule number one is to have fun. (second to the other rule number one, which is to not crash.)

This is a fun, family Event - 30th August 2026 - this aims to be a social event, so ideal if you're new and wish to meet some other sailors and families.

Juniors are allowed to sail too, although they normally team up against the adults so watch out for those cheeky little things, they overtake when you least expect. There's also prizes for the winning junior team so two chances to win.

There is the BBQ and galley there for your use if you wish to bring your own grub during the day. There will be food including vegetarian options in the evening, and the bar is open so bring your spending money.

Visiting teams are welcome, so do invite sailors from outside the club.

Camping is available on Saturday and Sunday night.

Racing information:

Race briefing - 10:30hrs by the garage (near club house)
Race start time 11:00hrs
General Handicap Event

Rules - Minimum team size 6, to race two boats per team (one single handed, one crewed) for 8 hours changing the complete crew every 2 laps.

Prizes given on the day, prize for the winning junior team.

Evening 2 (02/09/2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

Evening 2 (09/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"Evening 2" series Wednesday club racing starts on 24 June 2025 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays.

Start time is 7.15pm until the end of July then 7pm through August and up to mid-September. Each race runs for approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which results for Single-handed and Crewed will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Come and Join in, plus the BBQ will be lit and the bar is usually open for an hour or so... after racing finishes.

Novices Regatta (13/09/2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT

General Handicap racing for novice club racers

The Novices Regatta is aimed at club members with some sailing experience but no or limited racing experience.

Adult and Junior helms can qualify by taking part in at least two Saturday Recreational Sailing sessions, or by completing the RYA adult level 3 or RYA Youth Stage 3/4 course. Experienced club sailors cannot take part as helms but are allowed to crew for a novice helm.

There will be briefing at 11:30. The Novices Regatta will consist of between 3 and 5 races of 30-40 minutes around a simple course. The single general handicap start will follow the usual 5-4-1-0 sequence. The first race will start at 12:00 (preparatory signal at 11:55). The number of races will depend on the conditions on the day; there will be one discard if 3 or more races are sailed.

General Handicap results based on the boat Portsmouth Number will be calculated and prizes will be given on the day for the first three boats.