The 2000 Class Association has revealed its RS2000 2027 calendar, setting out a packed programme of racing at sailing clubs right across the UK. With two regional series, four class championships, and a brand-new youth event on the schedule, RS2000 sailors have plenty of reasons to look forward to the next season.
Staying true to the class motto of ‘fast, family, fun’, the 2027 calendar has been designed with family participation at its core. Events are built around clubs with established RS2000 fleets and regular home sailors, whether you want to race locally or commit to a full series.
The Millennium Series, sponsored by West Country Boat Repairs, covers the South of England, while the Latitude Series brings competitive racing to clubs across the Midlands and North. Together, they deliver a superb spread of events, making it easier than ever for sailors to get involved regardless of where they are based.
At championship level, the season kicks off with the Welsh Championships at Llandegfedd Sailing Club on 10-11 July, timed perfectly for the start of the summer holidays. The National Championships then head to Exe Sailing Club from 8-13 August, before the Inland Championships round off the season at Rutland Sailing Club on 23-24 October.
Perhaps the most exciting addition to the 2027 calendar is the inaugural RS2000 Youth and Junior Championships. Scheduled for 24-25 July at Bough Beech Sailing Club, this new event introduces youth-specific competition and gives the next generation of RS2000 sailors a championship to call their own.
2000 Class Chair Rob Burridge shared his enthusiasm for the new event: “It was really important for us to create a championship for our younger members, especially as they make up a significant proportion of our sailors. Many join the class alongside their parents when they first step into a boat, so it’s fantastic to be able to offer them a championship of their own. The inaugural Youth and Junior Championship is definitely one of the highlights of 2027, and something we’re really looking forward to – and it’s a testament to our youth sailors on the committee that their enthusiasm can focus on their own event.”
With a blend of established favourites, accessible regional racing, and an exciting new opportunity for younger members, the 2027 calendar promises another brilliant season for the RS2000 fleet. The programme is sponsored by West Country Boat Repairs, and full details are available through the 2000 Class Association website.
