Dates
Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 April 2026
Venue
Queen Mary Sailing Club, Ashford Road, Ashford, TW15 1UA
Qualified Teams in Championships
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Manchester 1 |
Nottingham 1 |
Exeter 1 |
Southampton 1 |
Edinburgh 1 |
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Newcastle 1 |
Loughborough 1 |
Bristol 1 |
Southampton 2 |
Strathclyde 1 |
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Durham 2 |
UEA 1 |
Exeter 2 |
Oxford 1 |
St. Andrews 1 |
|
QUB |
Cambridge 1 |
Bath 2 |
Imperial 1 |
Edinburgh 2 |
A further 8 teams will be invited following the BUCS Sailing: Team Racing Playoffs.
Entry Opening Date
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Entry Closing Dates
Thursday 26 March 2026 at 23:59 – Team Entry Deadline
(Deadline for teams to have been entered on BUCS Play by an Institution Administrator)
Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 23:59 – Team Join Deadline
(Players to have joined the respective event on BUCS Play)
Thursday 2 April 2026 at 23:59 – Admin Approval Deadline
(Players to have been approved and assigned in a team by an Institution Administrator on BUCS Play)
This competition will NOT operate a staged entry process. As such, please ensure all entries are submitted through BUCS Play prior to the closing date listed above.
Entry Costs
£360 per team
Events and BUCS Points Available
Please see Appendix 1 and Reg 6 for available BUCS Points.
Entry Process
To apply for this competition:
- Entries will need to be submitted via the team entries section of our online entry system, BUCS Play (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
- Please speak to your Institution Administrator as they will need to enter the correct number of teams for you.
- Competitors then need to apply for the respective event. (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
- Institution Administrators must assign competitors to the correct team during the approval process. (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
Any data will be handled in accordance with BUCS Privacy Policy
By participating in this event you agree to adhere to BUCS General Event Disclaimer
To check whether you are eligible to compete in BUCS competitions, please visit REG 4 Individual Eligibility.
Rules and Regulations
BUCS Sailing Rules and Regulations
All competitors should be familiar with and understand available gender categories and regulations under REG 4.3. Please find further information on gender eligibility here.
Withdrawals
Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy
Event Guide
This will be released closer to the competition date.
Photography & Videography
Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Nationals Media Accreditation Form prior to the event.
BUCS reserves the right to prohibit photography equipment being used at a BUCS event. BUCS reserves the right to request that the individual ceases to take photographs, deletes any images and, if considered necessary, leaves the venue.
If you wish to take photos or videos at this event, please contact the BUCS Event Lead.
Players and/or coaches are not permitted to livestream their matches on their phones. Please note that the use of tripods should be avoided where possible, particularly around the courts.
Safeguarding at BUCS Events
BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite.
Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission.
To find out more or report a concern, please click here.
Questions
All questions should in the first instance should be directed to your Institution Administration.
