The 2026 IOM World Championships begins soon. The link below tells you everything you need to know if you would like to visit us at Datchet Water Sailing Club to watch the best 84 sailors in the world fight it out for the podium. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/XD8HF3zz5mIMj3Ze?ref=Link We look forward to meeting…
Arriving at DATCHET On arrival you will be warmly welcomed and directed to parking with competitors and blue badge holders at the clubhouse level and visitors down on the lower level. The event office on the south side of the clubhouse will face you when you arrive on the upper…
We’re pleased to announce that the Equipment Inspection booking system is now open for the IOM World Championships 2026. All competitors can book their inspection appointment online ahead of the event. What Is Equipment Inspection? Before racing, every boat must be officially inspected by the IOM Measurement Team to confirm…
With the countdown well underway, excitement is building fast. Preparations are progressing smoothly, and the team looks forward to welcoming all competitors and supporters to Datchet this May. Equipment Inspection & Site Logistics Equipment inspection booking slots will open shortly. Please keep an eye on the website for the release…
The International One Metre World Championships in Gladstone, Australia will be remembered as much for their atmosphere and organisation as for the racing itself. In a thoughtful and engaging article, British sailor Nigel Barrow reflects on an event that showcased the very best of international radio sailing. From the transformation…
Not only are the 84 entries paid up in full but the reservoir is full to the brim as well. Yes, the recent heavy rain has done its job and Thames Water have been pumping madly from the Thames to top up the tanks so to speak. The transformation is…
There's an age-old debate in the horse racing world, around whether a great horse will win regardless of the encumbrance bobbing up and down in its saddle. And conversely, in the radio sailing world there's always at least one star in every sailing club of whom it is said they…
A recent Yachts and Yachting article highlights a growing issue in dinghy and keelboat racing — the increasing costs that are pushing many sailors away from the sport. Boats, sails, travel, and maintenance are all becoming harder to justify for those simply wanting to enjoy competitive racing. The article also points to…
84 competitors are booked for next year’s world championships. There are the usual favourites but more on that later. 66 competitors entered in stage 1, with the remainder filled from stage 2. Stage 2 and stage 3 form the bulk of the 37 on the reserve list. The MYA, Datchet…
by Nigel Barrow. A competitor said to me last weekend, "I learnt more in 3 months of radio sailing than 30 years racing a dinghy". There will be nowhere better to extend your learning of racing than by watching the best in the world demonstrating their skills in a week-long…