West Oxfordshire Sailing Club upcoming events

WOSC Regatta weekend (06/06/2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The WOSC Regatta is an open event which will take place over two days, from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 7 June.

This is a celebration to which all club members are warmly invited. Please come and join us for racing, social sailing, swimming or simply socialising. As this is a social event, it is a great opportunity if you are new to racing.

There are three General Handicap races scheduled on each day at 12:00, 14:00 and 15:30; each race will last around an hour. There are separate prizes for each day of racing (2 to count out of 3). In order to win the Regatta Cup, you will need to sail on both days (5 to count out of 6). Club boats are available without charge to members who take part in racing.

We have organised professionally cooked pizzas on Saturday evening from 17:30; the pizzas will be sold at the subsidised price of £10 each. Please purchase your pizzas in advance to be sure not to miss out, by registering for the regatta (even if you don't intend to race). We will be selling the remaining pizza tickets from the bar on Saturday evening. You should collect your tickets from the bar before placing your pizza order with the caterers.

Also on Saturday evening, we will hold the prize-giving ceremony at 19:00 for first, second and third place in each of the race series completed in 2025; there are other prizes, for example for most improved sailors. Why not come and cheer as prizes are handed out? The bar will be open, camping is available on Saturday evening and we plan to party on Saturday evening.

Please note that there is no galley at lunch time on Saturday, so please remember to bring your own lunch. There will be galley as usual on Sunday, when the first race of the day finishes at around 13:00.

We will light the barbecue on Sunday evening, for those who want to cook their own food and enjoy a drink from the bar whilst the prizes for the regatta are handed out. The regatta is a family occasion and visitors are welcome; please sign visitors in as usual. We are hoping to see many of you at the club.

Evening 1 (10/06/2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:15:00 GMT

"Evening 1" series Wednesday club racing starts on 1 April 2026 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays with the last race of the Series on 17 June.

Start time is 19:00 in April, moving to 19:15 in May and June; the race will last approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which Fast and Slow fleet results will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Fast are classed as boats with PYN 1109 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow are classed as boats with PYN above 1109.

Come and Join in, plus the bar is usually open for an hour after racing finishes and the barbeque will be lit up for those wanting to cook their meal after racing.

Midsummer 1 (14/06/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (14/06/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

General Handicap 1 (14/06/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

General Handicap 1 race series

Four consecutive Sundays from 26 April 2026 to 17 May, a three week break and then two more Sundays on 14 June and 21 June. Third race of the day on:

1) 26 April 15:30 - 16:30

2) 3 May 15:30 - 16:30

3) 10 May 15:30 - 16:30

4) 17 May 15:30 - 16:30

5) 14 June 15:30 - 16:30

6) 21 June 15:30 - 16:30

4 out of 6 to count

Solo Fleet Racing (14/06/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:35:00 GMT

Solo Class race series

Four consecutive Sundays from 26 April 2026 to 17 May, a three week break and then two more Sundays on 14 June and 21 June. Third race of the day on:

1) 26 April 15:35 - 16:30

2) 3 May 15:35 - 16:30

3) 10 May 15:35 - 16:30

4) 17 May 15:35 - 16:30

5) 14 June 15:35 - 16:30

6) 21 June 15:35 - 16:30

4 out of 6 to count

The Solo Class race starts five minutes after the General Handicap 1 race.

Evening 1 (17/06/2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:15:00 GMT

"Evening 1" series Wednesday club racing starts on 1 April 2026 and continues through the next 11 Wednesdays with the last race of the Series on 17 June.

Start time is 19:00 in April, moving to 19:15 in May and June; the race will last approximately 1 hour.

7 out of 12 to count - Single start, single finish from which Fast and Slow fleet results will be taken.

The results from Evening 1 and Evening 2 will also be combined for the "Evening Paddle" General Handicap series (13 out of 24 to count).

Fast are classed as boats with PYN 1109 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow are classed as boats with PYN above 1109.

Come and Join in, plus the bar is usually open for an hour after racing finishes and the barbeque will be lit up for those wanting to cook their meal after racing.

Midsummer 1 (21/06/2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (21/06/2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

General Handicap 1 (21/06/2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

General Handicap 1 race series

Four consecutive Sundays from 26 April 2026 to 17 May, a three week break and then two more Sundays on 14 June and 21 June. Third race of the day on:

1) 26 April 15:30 - 16:30

2) 3 May 15:30 - 16:30

3) 10 May 15:30 - 16:30

4) 17 May 15:30 - 16:30

5) 14 June 15:30 - 16:30

6) 21 June 15:30 - 16:30

4 out of 6 to count

Solo Fleet Racing (21/06/2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:35:00 GMT

Solo Class race series

Four consecutive Sundays from 26 April 2026 to 17 May, a three week break and then two more Sundays on 14 June and 21 June. Third race of the day on:

1) 26 April 15:35 - 16:30

2) 3 May 15:35 - 16:30

3) 10 May 15:35 - 16:30

4) 17 May 15:35 - 16:30

5) 14 June 15:35 - 16:30

6) 21 June 15:35 - 16:30

4 out of 6 to count

The Solo Class race starts five minutes after the General Handicap 1 race.

Solo Open (27/06/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Solo Dinghy Open Meeting, part of Thames Valley Series

West Oxfordshire Sailing Club, Witney
Saturday 27 June 2026

Registration Open from 9:30 on Saturday 27th June 2026

We are expecting between 3 and 5 races with the scheduled time of the warning signal for the first start on Saturday at 10:55, with a second race planned before lunch. Then hopefully a further two races after lunch with estimated warning signal for the first afternoon race at 13:45.

An entry fee of £15.00 per boat includes breakfast before racing and tea and cake after racing.

Notice of Race can be found here:

http://www.wosc.org.uk/solo

For more information contact: Mark Peters (Solos) (solofleet@wosc.org.uk)

Midsummer 1 (28/06/2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (28/06/2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

Midsummer 1 (05/07/2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (05/07/2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

Pursuit (12/07/2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuit races Sunday 12 April, 31 May & 12 July 2026

1) 12 April 12:00 - 13:30

2) 12 April 14:30 - 16:00

3) 31 May 12:00 - 13:30

4) 31 May 14:30 - 16:00

5) 12 July 12:00 - 13:30

6) 12 July 14:30 - 16:00

4 out of 6 to count - 90 minute races

Midsummer 1 (26/07/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (26/07/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

Midsummer 1 (02/08/2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (02/08/2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

Midsummer 1 (09/08/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (09/08/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

Midsummer 1 (16/08/2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Fast and Slow race series

"Midsummer 1" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 12:00 - 13:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 12:00 - 13:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 12:00 - 13:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 12:00 - 13:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 12:00 - 13:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 12:00 - 13:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 12:00 - 13:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 12:00 - 13:00

5 out of 8 to count - Fast and Slow

Fast boats are PYN 1107 (Wayfarer) and below.

Slow boats are PYN above 1107.

There will be a single start for both fleets from which separate results for the Fast and Slow fleets will be taken.

Midsummer 2 (16/08/2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Single Handed and Crewed race series

"Midsummer 2" series Sunday club racing starts on the 14 June 2026 and continues through to Sunday 16 August (with a two week interruption in July).

1) Sunday 14 June, 14:00 - 15:00

2) Sunday 21 June, 14:00 - 15:00

3) Sunday 28 June, 14:00 - 15:00

4) Sunday 5 July, 14:00 - 15:00

5) Sunday 26 July, 14:00 - 15:00

6) Sunday 2 August, 14:00 - 15:00

7) Sunday 9 August, 14:00 - 15:00

8) Sunday 16 August, 14:00 - 15:00

5 out of 8 to count - Single Handed and Crewed

Single start for both fleets, from which separate results will be calculated for the single-handed and crewed fleets.

Junior Sailing Week 2026 (17/08/2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

APPLICATION

Junior Sailing Week 2026 Ages 8-18

Registration opens Saturday, 13th June at 12:00 and closes on Saturday 4th July at 16:00.

We will confirm places by Saturday, 18th July.

Preference is given to children who have not previously attended JSW, but sign up quickly as spaces go quickly. There are 39 places available.

These sessions are open to WOSC members ONLY. Any friends/family that are not included in your family membership would be a safety and a safeguarding issue and we could lose our RYA accredited training status and there will no more training for anyone!

If you have temporary guardianship of a child (such as fostering) then please contact the training secretary training@wosc.org.uk to discuss options for inclusion.

IMPORTANT:

JSW is every day for a whole working week.

A parent/guardian MUST stay at the club at all times.

Please only apply if you can come every day. Please do not come if you have not signed up.

Your child will need a buoyancy aid designed for sailing that fits them. Please do not use adult buoyancy aids or those for other sports.

Long hair MUST be tied back, closed toed secure shoes MUST be worn.

Parents are requested to undertake one duty per family over the week, to support WOSC.

JSW is free, but donations to WOSC's junior sailing fund are welcome. The JSF provides grants to our junior and youth sailors to further their sailing careers.

If there are special circumstances relating to health or family arrangements that limit your ability to participate, or need changes to the above, please contact the Sailing School Admin to discuss. We always do our best to get everyone on the water.

By registering you are confirming that you have read and agree to the booking conditions available here: Sailing School

Please notify the Sailing School Admin of any medical issues, allergies or additional needs as the Instructors will need to know.

Start time is 12:30pm, and runs on till 16:30-ish.

CAMPING:

If you are offered a place then you can book camping on the events calendar; you'll be sent details of how to do this.

Note: You will need to sign in at each session so that we have an emergency telephone number for you and for attendance records. You will need to be present to sign your child out at the end of the day.

No sailing experience necessary.

Juniors will be split into ability groups.

For more info contact: training@wosc.org.uk

Novices Regatta (13/09/2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT

General Handicap racing for novice club racers

The Novices Regatta is aimed at club members with some sailing experience but no or limited racing experience.

Adult and Junior helms can qualify by taking part in at least two Saturday Recreational Sailing sessions, or by completing the RYA adult level 3 or RYA Youth Stage 3/4 course. Experienced club sailors cannot take part as helms but are allowed to crew for a novice helm.

There will be briefing at 11:30. The Novices Regatta will consist of between 3 and 5 races of 30-40 minutes around a simple course. The single general handicap start will follow the usual 5-4-1-0 sequence. The first race will start at 12:00 (preparatory signal at 11:55). The number of races will depend on the conditions on the day; there will be one discard if 3 or more races are sailed.

General Handicap results based on the boat Portsmouth Number will be calculated and prizes will be given on the day for the first three boats.