Fast-paced, highly tactical, and team-focused – team racing is one of the most exciting ways to sail at university. Unlike fleet racing, you sail as a team of three boats to out-manoeuvre the opposing team and achieve a winning combination.
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or moving into team racing for the first time, our squad offers top-tier sailing and training, competitive events across the UK, and an active social community.
Why Join Bath Team Racing?
- No Boat Required: We provide the Fireflies, just bring your kit and enthusiasm.
- Fast-Paced Action: Short, intensive 10-minute races packed with tactical decision-making.
- Great Socials: From weekend road trips across the country to weekly socials back on campus.
Training & Logistics
We host regular sessions designed to build boat handling, speed, and tactical rule knowledge:
- When: Every Wednesday and Saturday, with theory sessions on Tuesdays.
- Where: Chew Valley Lake (25 minutes from campus)
- Transport: Cars leave directly from campus and town before every session.
- Requirements: Basic sailing proficiency required (can sail a double-handed dinghy on all points of sail). We teach you all the team racing tactics, and even have development teams for the slightly newer sailors to get involved!
Events & The Competitive Circuit
Bath regularly fields teams across all levels of university competition:
- BUCS / BUSA Championships: Compete in the official University Qualifiers and Finals against top UK universities.
- The UK University Circuit: Travel to open events hosted by other universities throughout the year (Bristol Brew, Exeter Excalibur, etc.)
- Development Events: Perfect for members new to team racing to gain experience in a supportive environment.
How to Get Involved
- Follow Us on Social Media: Check out @uobath_sailing on Instagram for the latest updates and info.
- Complete Your Swim Test: Every new member is required to pass a basic swim test before coming sailing with us.
- Get Your Membership: Purchase the Sailing Membership using the button on this page to cover your insurance and session access.
Questions?
Get in touch with our Team Racing Captain, Toby (tal50@bath.ac.uk), or drop us a message on social media!
One very important thing with team racing is that you know the rules of sailing well. Here is a copy of the Racing Rules of sailing and the Team Racing call book so you can brush up before giving it a try.
Here is a short video about university team racing to see what it is like.