An Open Event - Co-hosted by Royal Dee Yacht Club and Pwllheli Sailing Club at the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Event Centre
Dates set for 2025 - 2nd to 4th May 2025 - put the dates in your diary now!Welcome IRC Welsh National Championship
Raced on the world famous sailing waters of Cardigan Bay and only minutes from the safe event pontoon berths.
The scenery is spectacular!
Our Championship is one of four events counting for the Irish Sea Nations Cup 2025.
'The countdown is on for the Irish Sea Nations Cup 2025, the new sailing competition that promotes regional engagement.
Organised by the founders of prominent events like the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, the IRC Welsh Championships and the Scottish Series, this cup aims to foster participation across the Irish Sea.
Scheduled for May and July, the Nations Cup will coincide with several major regattas. The IRC Welsh Championships takes place from 2nd to 4th May in Pwllheli, Wales, followed by the Scottish Series in Tarbert, Scotland from 23rd to 26th May. The spotlight then shifts to the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta in Ireland from 10th to 13th July before concluding with the IRC Northern Ireland Championships in Bangor on 19th and 20th July.'
Please enter the 2025 Championships :
- The Notice of Race is now published here -
Any amendments will appear here:
The highly anticipated GBR IRC Championships for 2025 have been officially announced, promising a thrilling season for sailors, teams, and sailing enthusiasts across the UK. With multiple events spanning from May to November, this year’s championships will be hosted at some of the most scenic and challenging venues across the British Isles, bringing together top sailing talent to compete in a wide array of regattas.
The RORC Rating Office is pleased to announce that prizes for GBR IRC 2025 Championships will be provided by North Sails, and winners can look forward to crew merchandise and a more significant prize for the overall Champion at each event.
“North Sails is proud to be supporting the IRC Championships taking place throughout the UK. As the leading supplier of racing sails in the world, we understand the excitement of racing in IRC and how to come out on top. We hope everyone gets the most out of their racing in 2025, my team and I hope to meet many of you at these events. If you think North Sails can help you and your team, please give us a call for some friendly sail advice. Good Luck!”
Ian Walker, North Sails UK General Manager.
In addition, each Championship winner is eligible for free entry and berthing at the following year’s National Championship.
May 2025: The Championship Kick-off
The 2025 IRC Championship calendar will kick off in May with the IRC Welsh National Championship held from 2 – 4 May in the breathtaking setting of Pwllheli, Cardigan Bay. Organized as part of the Celtic Regatta, this event will showcase some of the best yachts competing in Welsh waters. The event is known for its strong local support and spectacular coastal racing conditions.
Read more: GBR IRC 2025 Championships and new prize sponsor announced
We are delighted to announce that North Sails will be sponsoring prizes for the IRC Welsh National Championships in 2025.
We will also have other exciting sponsors to be announced soon.
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