The Musto Skiff is a boat with a steep learning curve, which is what makes it so much fun to sail, and it is always good to see the class continue the great ethos of helping each other with tips, advice and camaraderie. Additionally, the Class WhatsApp and Facebook groups continue to be hotspots for help and advice, while egging on the enthusiasm across the country!
With the new GBR committee team in place, we have been quick off the mark to finalise our events calendar for the 2026 season. We now have a packed calendar for events and training, and we are also pleased to confirm the continued sponsorship with Noble Marine Insurance, who will be our Event Title Sponsor for this year's UK National Championship in September, as well as once again supporting our formal training programme for this season.
Here are the latest dates and venues for 2026 UK events and training for the Musto Skiff class:
Noble Marine UK Musto Skiff National Championship 2026
10-13 Sept: East Lothian Yacht Club, North Berwick, Scotland
UK Inland Championship 2026
21-22 Mar: Grafham Water Sailing Club (part of Ovington Inlands)
Musto Skiff 2026 Southern Circuit
25-26 Apr: Stokes Bay Sailing Club
9-10 May: WPNSA
27-28 Jun: Medway Yacht Clu
4-5 Jul: Ullswater Lord Birkett Trophy*
29-30 Aug: Stone Sailing Club
31 Oct - 1 Nov: Itchenor Sailing Club
Musto Skiff 2026 Scottish & Northern Circuit
25-26 Apr: Ullswater Yacht Club
15-17 May: Largs Sailing Club
4-5 Jul: Ullswater Lord Birkett Trophy*
1-2 Aug: Chanonry Sailing Club
15-16 Aug: Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club
19-20 Sept: Dalgety Bay Sailing Club
*Joint event for Southern Circuit and Scottish & Northern Circuit.
Musto Skiff 2026 Formal Training - Sponsored by Noble Marine Insurance
18-19 Apr: Organised training weekend at Ullswater Yacht Club
8 May: Organised training day at WPNSA (Pre-Event)
9 Sept: Organised training day at East Lothian Yacht Club (Pre-Nationals)
Events can change during the season, so always check with the host sailing club or the GBR class committee closer to the event. Any changed schedules are also often shared on the GBR class member WhatsApp group and Facebook group.
The small Mainsail X will also be a big focus this season, with demo sails available for those who want to try it out both here in the UK and in some other countries. If you are keen, get in touch with anyone in the GBR class committee to find out how to arrange a test sail in the UK or to borrow it for one of our organised event weekends.
The small Mainsail X will also be featured at the upcoming RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 at Farnborough International over the weekend of 21-22 February. The Musto Skiff boat will be on display in the Musto clothing section of the P&B stand, with Ovington Boats running a limited special offer deal on any Mainsail X orders placed over the show weekend.
The sailing season will be here before we know it, so get your calendar updated and get ready for a fun season ahead and some great racing!
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