SB20 NETHERLANDS

SB20 CLASS ASSOCIATION IN THE NETHERLANDS HAS WON THE BID TO HOST THE SB20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2023 AND WE WELCOME EVERYONE TO EXPERIENCE FANTASTIC CONDITIONS THAT THE NORTH SEA HAS TO OFFER. THE SCHEVENINGEN CLUB LOCATED IN THE HAGUE, THE HOSTING VENUE FOR THE EVENT, IS FAMOUS FOR MANY OFFSHORE REGATTAS AS WELL AS FOR WELCOMING THE FINAL LEG OF THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE IN 2018. THE HAGUE, LIKE NO OTHER CITY IN THE NETHERLANDS, OFFERS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CITY AND BEACH EXPERIENCE. CAFES AND RESTAURANTS, GALLERIES, SHOPS, MUSEUMS AND BEAUTIFUL COASTAL PROMENADE PROMISE SOMETHING TO EVERYONE WHO LOVES CULTURE, SIGHTSEEING AND NATURE. THE 2022 DUTCH SB20 EVENT CIRCUIT WILL WELCOME FOREIGN TEAMS TO TEST THE WATERS OF THE NORTH SEA IN A NUMBER OF REGATTAS, THAT YOU CAN FIND IN OUR EVENTS BELOW.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO SAIL SB20 IN THE NETHERLANDS?

SB20 NETHERLANDS HAS A BUSY CALENDAR OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STARTING IN MAY UNTIL OCTOBER, WHEN THE WEATHER STILL ALLOWS US TO SAIL IN THE INTERNAL WATERS AS WELL AS ON THE NORTH SEA. OUR TRADITIONAL EVENTS ON THE CIRCUIT INCLUDE THE REGATTAS VAN UDEN RECO, WITH TWO EDITIONS PER YEAR IN TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS (STELLENDAM AND MEDEMBLIK), THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN MEDEMBLIK THAT RUN ALONGSIDE THE DUTCH SAILING WEEK AT OUR OLYMPIC VENUE AND A NUMBER OF SMALLER REGATTAS AND TRAININGS ON WINDY DUTCH WATERS. WE ALSO JOIN EFFORTS WITH THE BELGIAN SB20 ASSOCIATION AND PARTICIPATE WITH OUR DUTCH FLEET IN THE OPEN BELGIAN NATIONALS THAT USUALLY HAPPEN IN THE SUMMER IN BEAUTIFUL COASTAL TOWN OF OSTEND.

2025 – OSTEND SB20 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

25 August 2025 24 March 2026 2025, TIMELINE

🏆 Desert Eagle (UAE): Hendrik Witzmann, Will Sargent, Tom Cracknell (Dubai Offshore SC) 🥈 Xcellent (GBR): John Pollard, Henry Wetherell, Drew Barnes (Royal Torbay YC) 🥉 TED (IRL): Michael O’Connor, Davy Taylor, Ben O’Donoghue (Royal St George YC) Full results The 2025 SB20 European Championships took place at Royal North Sea Yacht Club between 18th…

SB20 EUROPEANS 2025 SET TO SPARKLE IN OSTEND

18 August 2025 24 September 2025 2025, AUGUST, SB20 BELGIUM, SB20 EUROPEANS

The stage is set in Ostend as the SB20 European Championship gets underway, promising a week of exciting competition and Belgian hospitality. It is the first big fleet reunion in Europe after two years since the Worlds have been hosted at the overseas venues. Organised by the Royal North Sea Yacht Club the event has…Continue reading→

OPEN UK NATIONALS 2025

7 August 2025 7 August 2025 GALLERY 2025

OPEN BELGIAN NATIONALS 2025

7 August 2025 10 September 2025 GALLERY 2025

XCELLENT BACK ON TOP AT SAILING CHANDLERY SB20 UK NATIONALS 2025

17 July 2025 17 July 2025 2025, JULY, SB20 NATIONALS, SB20 UNITED KINGDOM

Weymouth delivers four perfect days of racing for the British SB20 fleet Team Xcellent, led by John Pollard, reclaimed the SB20 UK National title at Weymouth Sailing Club after four days of competitive, high-quality racing in rare “champagne conditions” on the south coast. Sailing with Alex Hughes and Drew Barnes, Pollard’s team won five of…Continue reading→

SMALL FLEET, BIG TALENT: TEAM XCELLENT WINS WITH LOCAL CREW

30 June 2025 17 July 2025 2025, JUNE, SB20 NATIONALS, SB20 PORTUGAL

Earlier this month, the 2025 SB20 Open Portuguese Nationals brought three intense days of racing to Cascais. While the fleet numbers were smaller this year, the calibre of competition made it a standout event, confirming once again why this Atlantic venue holds such a strong reputation among international SB20 sailors. Hosted by Clube Naval de…Continue reading→

FORZA SB20! A PASSION REIGNITED IN ANZIO

25 June 2025 17 July 2025 2025, JUNE, SB20 ITALY

By Andre Gray, SB20 Cascais Fleet Captain Anzio, Italy – March 2025 “Warning: the author suffers from an acute SB20 sailing addiction. Fortunately, the condition is treatable with one to two weekly sailing sessions or regattas. Side effects may include stress relief and intense satisfaction.” In late March 2025, I travelled to Anzio, Italy, to…Continue reading→

PASSING OF THE CHIEF CLASS MEASURER

23 March 2025 23 March 2025 2025, MARCH, SB20 CLASS NEWS

The SB20 Class is saddened to hear of the passing of our long time Chief Measurer, John Outhwaite. John gave many hours to the Class and has significantly helped develop many of the Rule changes that have improved the Class over the years. His love for the SB20s, his friendliness and desire to help have…Continue reading→

DEVOTI TO REVIVE THE CLASS IN ITALY AND BID FOR THE WORLDS IN 2028

7 March 2025 7 March 2025 2025, MARCH, SB20 CLASS NEWS, SB20 ITALY

Many SB20 sailors will remember the Class’ strong presence in Italy, hosting major events such as the 2010 SB20 Volvo Laser SB3 World Championships, the 2013 European Grand Slam and the 2015 SB20 Worlds on Lake Garda attracting competitive fleets of up to 100 boats. Today, with the support of our new builder Devoti Sailing…Continue reading→

2025 – SINGAPORE SB20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

26 January 2025 17 August 2025 2025, TIMELINE

🏆 Xcellent (GBR): John Pollard, David Chapman, Henry Wetherell (Royal Torbay YC) 🥈 Porco Rosso (AUS): Paul McCartney, Will Sargent, Eddie Reid (Derwent Sailing Sqaudron) 🥉 Youth Team FFVoile (FRA): Paul Loiseau, Aristide Delin, Maxime Helie, Camille Pfaff (CV Ecole Navale) Full results The 2025 Singapore SB20 World Championships took place at ONE15 Marina between…