FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series 2026 - Preview
by Isaac Marsh 13 Apr 15:29 BST
18 April 2026
Northamptonshire Youth Series final training day at Northampton SC © Matt O’Neill / NSC
A Fresh (& Marsh) New Look for Youth Sailing in Northamptonshire
A new season is on the horizon, and youth sailing in Northamptonshire is back with a bang.
Now backed by FM Sailing, the newly named FM Sailing Northamptonshire Youth Series gets under way at Northampton Sailing Club on 18 April, promising a bigger and better season ahead.
Open to sailors aged 8 to 18, the series features seven race events plus a summer camp in August. Entry remains accessible at £10 for single-handers and £15 for double-handers, but with nearly 100 sailors taking part in recent years, early booking via host club websites is recommended.
There's a new and improved approach to racing in 2026, with four races at each event - two in the morning and two after lunch - keeping the action flowing throughout the day. The focus remains firmly on fun, friendly competition, with coaching and support available on the water for those looking to build confidence and improve.
A new fleet system also brings more to play for, with prizes for the top three in each fleet as well as overall event winners, thanks to FM Sailing.
The August summer camp jumps into the action too - mixing friendly competition with skill-building and new mates - before everything winds up with a big finale and prize-giving at Northampton Sailing Club.
For full details and entry information, visit www.fmsailing.co.uk/northamptonshire-youth-sailing-series