HSBC Sailing Club

Welcome to HSBC Sailing Club's Keelboat Event - Saturday 7th & Saturday 14th, 2026. 

A great opportunity to go keelboat sailing and experience the excitement of close-action fleet racing! One day is designed as a team building day for sailors of all levels, the other day will be a regatta to test your skills as a team. Both days will be supported by RYA keelboat instructors from the Queen Mary Sailing Club team.

HSBC Sailing Club Keelboat Cup – Training Day

Saturday, 7^th November

The HSBC Sailing Club Keelboat Cup Training Day is an opportunity for members to develop their skills, build confidence and prepare for future racing in a supportive team environment.

Join us for a practical day on the water in RS21s, focusing on boat handling, manoeuvres, communication and crew teamwork. Whether you’re new to the class or looking to sharpen your racing technique, the session will provide a valuable foundation for sailing effectively as a crew.

The emphasis will be on learning, collaboration and enjoying time on the water—not competition. Come ready to practise, ask questions and work together as we prepare for our inaugural RS21 event.

Schedule:

• 09:30 Registration at the front desk, introductions with staff
• 10:00 Changed and ready to go into briefing for the day
• 12:30 Lunch time in the club house
• 13:30 Back out for the second half of the day
• 17:00 Return to land for debrief and head home. 

HSBC Sailing Club Keelboat Cup - Race Day

Saturday, 14^th November

The HSBC Sailing Club Keelboat Cup is a great opportunity for members to come together, enjoy some friendly competition and celebrate the teamwork that makes our club special.

Join us for an exciting day of racing in RS21s, with plenty of fun on and off the water. Will your crew have what it takes to claim the cup?

Bring your sailing spirit, team energy and competitive edge. Let’s make our inaugural RS21 event one to remember.

Schedule:

• 09:15 Bacon butties, tea and coffee to start.
• 09:30 The day begins with a group welcome and safety briefing the group will split into crews for sailing.
• 10:00 Changed and ready to go afloat. When teams are ready, we will run races up to the lunch break.
• 12:00 Return to shore for Lunch
• 12:30 lunch at the clubhouse.
• 13:30 Briefing, then back out on water to continue the racing.
• 15:30 The final race of the day sailing boats back to mornings.
• 16:00 Prize giving … The winners on the podium!

Please book following link at the bottom of this page.

This event is for members of the HSBC Sailing Club.