Only six months remain until racing begins at Poole Regatta and the IRC European Championship 2026 on the English south coast.
The event runs from 23–25 May, with an additional day on 22 May for IRC European Championship competitors.
Organisers from Poole’s combined yacht clubs report strong early interest. More than 100 owners across multiple classes have asked to be notified when entries open later this year.
The regatta has been held every two years since 2000. Its mix of competitive racing across five courses and popular post-race socials has helped drive steady growth.
Classes already signalling participation include IRC, TP52, Performance40, Cape31, Performance30, VPRS, J70, J24, Impala, Sonata, Contessa 32, HP30, Quarter Ton, Mini Ton, RS21, Classics, Folkboat, Sigma 33 and 38, Beneteau 40.7, Flying Fifteen, 2.4mR, Shrimper, XOD and the non-spinnaker Gentlemen’s Class.
Alongside the IRC European Championship, the programme includes the IRC Southern Area Championship, J80 National Championship, J24 Southern Championship, Sonata Southern Championship, Impala Southern Championship, the 2.4m Tidal National Championship and the Mini Ton Cup.
Five racecourses will be set in Poole Bay and inside the harbour, framed by the Purbeck Hills and the beaches of Sandbanks and Bournemouth. Organisers say this layout will “deliver tight and competitive racing across all fleets”.
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