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Rooster Hayling Island Sailing Club Open Youth Race Week - Ten Days To Go

by Hayling Island Sailing Club 24 Jul 11:53 BST 3-7 August 2026
Rooster Hayling Island SC Open Youth Race Week Returns For 2026 © Peter Hickson

With just ten days to go until this year's Rooster HISC Open Youth Race Week (3rd - 7th August 2026), entries are still open!

It is one of the most anticipated events on the youth calendar at HISC, with exciting racing and a packed social programme - the week brings sailors together across all fleets at one of the UK's premier sailing venues.

On the water, the schedule includes 15 races for all fleets throughout the week. The fleets supported by HISC Youth Race Week include Optimists, RS Tera Sport and Pro, RS Feva, ILCA 4 and ILCA 6, RS200s, as well as a handicap fleet.

The racing is designed for a wide range of abilities, whether you are in the Bronze Fleet racing in Chichester Harbour or competitively racing in Hayling Bay as a more experienced sailor there is something for all abilities.

Beyond sailing, Youth Race Week has a packed social calendar that you will not want to miss out on with chocolate bingo, splicing workshops, a photo booth, BBQ on the beach and a surf simulator.

The week's best social highlight will be the Black-Tie Ball on Thursday evening, featuring a delicious three-course meal, fun casino and live music from DJ Freddie Covell.

The organising team are hugely grateful to this year's title sponsor Rooster, who will be on site all week, as well as support from Allen Brothers, The Hayling Yacht Company, DMH Stallard Solicitors, Apex sailing, Marlow and The Summer Berry Company.

Sign up today via the HISC website and don't miss your chance to take part!

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