Vaikobi British Finn National Championship 2026 at Brixham Yacht Club - Preview
by Russell New 21 May 11:20 BST
3-5 July 2026
Vaikobi Ocean Performance renews sponsorship for the 2026 British Finn National Championship © Russell New
For the second consecutive year, the British Finn Association is proud to announce that Vaikobi Ocean Performance has secured headline sponsorship of the Finn National Championship. This year the event will be hosted by Brixham Yacht Club, with racing taking place in the world-class waters of the English Riviera from July 3rd to 5th.
The championship returns to Brixham for the first time since 2019. This year's regatta promises to be a big event for the class, marked by a recent surge in entries at BFA events and a strong line up of sailors aiming to compete for the coveted Sunday Times Gold Cup and the prestigious title of British Finn Champion, hoping to place themselves alongside some of the biggest names in sailing, including Giles Scott, Ben Ainslie, Andrew Simpson, Chris Law, David Howlett, Vernon Stratton and the current title holder, Lawrence Crispin.
Brixham Yacht Club is renowned for its high-quality race management and hospitality; sailors can look forward to excellent catering and bar facilities to unwind after a demanding day on the water, all set within the charm of one of Devon's most iconic coastal towns.
Vaikobi continues its generous investment in the class by providing some great high-value prizes and official event shirts. This partnership underscores their ongoing commitment to the UK Finn class — a boat with an unmatched heritage and a thriving, dedicated racing community. Pat Langley, owner and founder of Vaikobi Ocean Performance, says, "Vaikobi are stoked to partner with the British Finn Association and work with Sail Performance UK to support their National Championship. We hope everyone has a great regatta!"
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