THE HOME OF SB20 SAILING IN THE UAE IS DUBAI OFFSHORE SAILING CLUB. SB20 UAE CLASS ASSOCIATION IS MADE UP OF ACTIVE BOAT OWNERS ELECTED FROM THE FLEET. THE FLEET AT DOSC CURRENTLY STANDS AT 17 BUT IS EXPECTED TO BREAK 20 BY SEPTEMBER 2022. THE FLEET IS PROUDLY DIVERSE AND REGULARLY FIELDS HALF A DOZEN NATIONALITIES OR MORE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO SAIL SB20 IN UAE?
THE DUBAI OFFSHORE SAILING CLUB RACING CALENDAR BEGINS WITH TRAINING IN SEPTEMBER THEN RACING FROM OCTOBER THROUGH TO MAY. SB20 RACING IS CENTRED AROUND A SEASON LONG ONE DESIGN SERIES OF 10 RACE DAYS INCLUDING 4 INDIVIDUAL DAYS AND 3 WEEKENDS. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF OTHER OPTIONS INCLUDING CLUB REGATTA WEEKENDS AND IRC RACING OPTIONS INCLUDING CREWED AND DOUBLEHANDED EVENTS. THE FLEET IS DRY SAILED AND LAUNCHED BY THE PROFESSIONAL TEAM AT DOSC USING THE CLUBS OWN SLIPWAY. BOATS ARE PREPARED AND RIGGED ON THE CLUB PONTOONS BEFORE MAKING THE SHORT SAIL TO THE RACECOURSE SITUATED IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE THE HARBOUR. RELIABLE AFTERNOON SEA BREEZES AND LOW TIDAL CURRENT CREATES VERY OPEN AND COMPETITIVE RACING.
LATEST NEWS FROM UAE
2025 – OSTEND SB20 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
🏆 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
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
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OPEN BELGIAN NATIONALS 2025
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XCELLENT BACK ON TOP AT SAILING CHANDLERY SB20 UK NATIONALS 2025
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
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
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
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
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
🏆 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…