Spring Series 2026

The Spring Series

Organised racing at Oxford Sailing Club comprises of two dinghy handicap races every Sunday. Races are typically back-to-back, and participants can speak to the Race Officer (RO) or Fleet Captain if they wish to join a specific fleet. It's a great way to enjoy competitive sailing and improve your skills!  

The racing comprises twenty six races, sailed in three main fleets based on boat type and handicap. This generally ensures reasonably fair competition and close sailing. 

Here are the main fleets:

Asymmetric Fleet:  

The asymmetric fleet sail a windward leeward course.  

The fleet consists of asymmetric boats with a Portsmouth Yardstick of more than 1005 {i.e. Vareo, 2000, etc}, which sail 3 laps; asymmetric and non-asymmetric dinghies and multihulls with a recognised Portsmouth Yardstick of 960 or less (e.g., RS 700, D-One, Musto Skiff, 505, K6, multihulls etc), which sail 4 laps:  

Start time: 11:00. 

Contact: Asymmetric Fleet Captain, Martin Gibson. Email Martin 

ILCA Fleet:  

ILCA 7, ILCA 6(Radial) and ILCA 4 rigs (formerly known as Lasers). There is a combined start for all three rigs, and all boats sail the same course and the same number of laps. You may choose to race in the 'Radial' fleet during the series or the ILCA 7 fleet during the series, but your points can only go towards one or the other.

Start time: 11:03. 

Contact: Fleet Captain, Andrew Perrott. Email Andrew 

General Handicap Fleet:  

For all dinghies with a recognised Portsmouth Handicap greater than 960 (e.g., Contenders, Phantoms, RS Aero, Solos, Topper, etc).  

Start time: 11:06. 

Contact: Fleet Captain, Michelle Collier Brooks. 

If you are new to dinghy racing or maybe feel intimidated by club racing, don't worry, give it a try. 

Talk to the sailors on the beach, they will be only to happy to give advice and assistance to you. 

Providing the wind strength is within the 20mph limit, borrow a club boat and join in with the racing.

Last updated 11:51am on 8 August 2025