OnBoard Festival
30th-31st August 2025
Bala Sailing Club
The OnBoard Festival is the perfect event to round off your summer of sailing and is the last stop for the Dragon Series (overall series prizes handed out at this event!) . This year the event will be held at Bala Sailing Club on the 30th-31st August.
This event is perfect for:
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Sailors aged 8-18
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Any class of dinghy (if you need to borrow one just ask and we'll help you get out on the water 😊)
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Sailors who have attended the Dragon Series/ club racing
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Squad sailors wanting more time on the water
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If this is your first event, don't worry! We know how daunting it can be, that's why we make sure that:
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Coaches are on the water
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Plenty of safety boats nearby
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Friendly volunteers on shore to help with rigging and launching
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All sailors are looked after 😊
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Want to help out? Check out the Volunteers Page on how you can help support this event.
Fleets
Training Fleet
Coached, introductory fleet- perfect for rookies or sailors who aren't confident racing on their own yet. You will sail shorter courses close to the shore with on the water coaching and lots of encouragement. This fleet is ideal for building skills and having pressure free fun.
Main Fleet Silver
Racing sailors looking to gain more experience and a place in next year's Welsh National Squad, Typically, they have been taking part in open training or have attended other events. Silver fleet sailors will race alongside gold fleet but will be scored separately.
Main Fleet Gold
Racing for Welsh National Squad sailors. The most advanced fleet and a great way to challenge yourself against top level youth & junior sailors.
Event Documents
You can find all of the important documents you will need for the event below- make sure you read them before arriving!
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The Notice of Race tells you know about entry, fleets and some other helpful info to help you prepare for the event.
All of the timings and locations for the event.
Read the Sailing Instructions to find out all of the info for the racing.
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Information for parents, coaches, volunteers and clubs.
Everything you need to know about attending the Onboard Festival.
All of the information for racing.
Join the official event telegram group to stay up to date before and at the event
Event Extras
First Aid course for parents wanting to gain more knowledge and qualifications to help out at future RYACW events and training.
Pre event race training
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13th August Bala Sailing Club
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15th August Celtic Sea Watersports
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16th August Cardiff Bay YC
RESULTS
Training Fleet
Junior Handicap
General Handicap
Extra Info
Local campsites:
Tea, coffee & food will be available for purchase from the sailing club galley
