Staunton Harold is traditionally our final event of the season when Aphelion awards for the year are presented, and this is again the case in 2026. There are quite a few Comets raced here and it is a well-attended open. This large reservoir offers long courses and excellent facilities. Despite the low water levels, the […]
This open kicks off the Comet's 2027 season, following our first open at the venue in 2026 (which was judged a success despite really strong winds). Tata Steel SC is situated on Eglwys Nunydd reservoir, at Margam near Port Talbot - very conveniently accessed from the M4 motorway and close to the coast. The reservoir […]
The club has great facilities and a fairly new clubhouse. The lake is of good size, and the presence of islands makes for "interesting" racing. Launching is easy. Attenborough has held our Association Championship in the past. The following day we have the open at Nottingham SC, so you can have a weekend of friendly […]
Nottingham SC is based on a broad section of the River Trent and has an active Comet fleet. The open meetings are well attended, and the Association Championship in 2026 was run superbly with 40 entries in 3 flights with gold, silver and bronze fleets. There are over 20 Comets based at the club. The […]
Silver Wing SC held several successful Comet opens, and were fantastic hosts of our Association Championship in 2024. The club is easily reached off the M25. The full lake is viewable from the shore, and there is a comfortable clubhouse. Launching is very easy and the lake is big enough to set substantial courses. Camping […]
Hawley is a longstanding Comet venue, where we have a separate start alongside club races. There are islands and tricky conditions on a relatively small lake. Thus it is ideal for Comets! The facilities and launching arrangements are fine. How to find Hawley Lake STC Hawley Lake is close to Junction 4a on the M3. […]
We are delighted that Up River YC will be hosting our Association Championship in 2027, with support from nearby Eyott SC. Up River is a longstanding venue for the Comets, and some of their helms travel to other Comet events. It can be a tricky place to sail, due to strong currents on the River […]
Our open is part of Mudeford Week, so we will be racing alongside other classes. We are encouraged to participate in Mudeford Week races on the other days running from 2-5 August, as several helms have done in the past. Tides govern the race times, and when the tide is in there is a very […]
We are delighted that Carsington SC will be hosting our 2027 National Championship from 20-22 August. The Graduate National Championship is being held at the same time. Carsington SC is based in Derbyshire at a huge reservoir with great facilities in a beautiful area. Large movable inflatable marks will be used, and it should be […]
A longstanding venue for Comet opens, with a healthy number of Comet helms at the club. River sailing in a beautiful area, plenty of room to rig and launch, plus a comfortable clubhouse and great food. If there are more than 10 entrants then the racing may take place in flights. This works well. […]
Bowmoor SC is a thriving club on a large lake of some 120 acres in rural Gloucestershire (Southern Cotswolds). Bowmoor is experienced at holding successful open and championship events. A particular feature here is the Comet’s popularity with lady helms. In 2027 we are sharing with the Laser open.
Baltic Wharf is in a historic setting on the floating harbour. Normally the day includes a long distance race past SS Great Britain. There is no traditional clubhouse - use is made of local changing, toilet and meal facilities. Launching is quite easy and there is free parking in a yard alongside the harbour. It […]
Bristol Avon is a small, friendly, river club where quite a few Comets race. The wind can be very tricky, but this makes the Comet an ideal dinghy to sail here due its manoeuvrability. If there are enough attendees then the fleet would be split into two with separate starts, otherwise the start line would […]
Chipstead SC has more Comets than any other club, with its own Class Captain and race series (sometimes with more than 20 Comets racing). There is a very strong community of friendly Comet helms. Comet opens are very well attended and in 2026 the National Championship here was capped at 50 entrants. The facilities are […]
A longstanding venue for Comet opens, and an ideal location for our dinghy. There is an active Comet fleet with a class captain. A small, friendly club which has really good facilities. Expect a warm welcome.
Winsford Flash has an active Comet fleet with a class captain and separate series. The Flash provides plenty of space for racing, has great launching facilities with pontoons making it possible to retain dry feet, and a comfortable clubhouse serving tasty food. A fantastic trophy is awarded to the open winner to keep for a […]