Join the British Contender Association!
The Contender has survived and thrived for the last 40+ years because it has benefited from an enthusiastic and dedicated class association.
The BCA and its international counterpart, the International Contender Association, are entirely voluntarily run members' organisations, and the only resources we have to look after the class and its interests comes from the annual membership subscriptions.
Without the support of all UK Contender sailors, the BCA will not be able to support, develop, or promote the class in the manner it deserves.
So if you own or sail a Contender, join us and help us represent YOU!
The British Contender Association
The British Contender Association is the official UK class association of the International Contender Class.
The International Contender is the World's most popular single-handed trapeze sailing dinghy.
It was originally designed back in 1967 by Australian Ben Lexcen as a potential successor to the Olympic Finn Class. The boat won the 1968 Olympic selection trials, but for a variety of reasons was never adopted as an Olympic class. This was probably something of a blessing, as the class has thrived ever since. The longevity of the class is a testament to the original design: simple, practical, with classic good looks.
The Contender Class is truly International, holding ISAF International status. As well as a strong UK fleet, there are fleets in Australasia, North America, and right across Europe. The World Championships routinely attracts turnouts of over 140 boats.
This site contains details of what's going in the Contender Class in the UK; How, Who, What, Why and where.
If you've found your way here, you probably have an idea of what you're looking for - and if you can't find on the site in the FAQs etc, please feel free to contact us, and we'll try to help, or just contact us anyway we're here to serve the Contender sailing community of the UK.
If you only find yourself here by accident, well, welcome again, and please feel free to browse the site to find out a bit more about the International Contender - you never know, you might get hooked!
Latest News & Announcements
Details of Oxford open 6th & 7th April
Main points are:
Briefing at 11.45 on Saturday
Sat 1st race 13:00
Sun 1st race 10:30
Enter and pay £28.00 on the day
Car Parking: Thames Water normally levy a £2 per day charge for the car park, payable in cash at the exit barrier.
No vehicles to be left at the sailing club overnight. Accommodation is available at Tony Brookes, a 40 minute drive from the club.
Details of Datchet Open 9th & 10th March
!!! Both days blown off. Racing abandoned for the weekend !!!
There is an online entry system with a late fee which applies after 2nd March
£20 for entering via the Club Website before 23.59 hrs on 2nd March, £25 after
First start Saturday 13:00 Sunday 10:15
The reservoir is full.
Accommodation at Stuart Jones's, half an hour away, with room for a few camper vans if needed.
Tony would still like to see your money.
Membership renewal for 2019 is £35.00 but was £30 before the end of January, so make a note for next year.
2019 Events
· Dinghy Show, 2-3rd March
· TT1, Datchet SC, 9-10th March
· TT2, Oxford SC, 6-7th April
· TT3, Castle Cove SC, 27-28th April
· TT4, Poole YC, 18-19th May
· TT5, Highcliffe SC, 1-2nd June
· TT6, Thorpe Bay YC, 15-16th June
· TT7, Halifax SC, 29-30th June
· Pre-worlds French Nationals, Quiberon, 16-19th July
· Worlds, France, Quiberon, 20-26th July
· TT8, Weston SC, 17-18th Aug
· Nationals, Broadstairs SC, 6-9th September
· TT9, Netley SC, 5-6th October
· TT10, Inland Champs, Rutland SC, 19-20th October
further details for each event can’t be found on the Events tab on the home page.
Interested in a trial sail?
OK, so you've read about the class, seen awesome pictures and videos and want to try one before you buy?
Well, we're a friendly bunch and if you've got one at your local club just ask for a go one day.
If you're unlucky enough not to have any Contenders at your local club, don't worry, just give the Chairman a call or email him by clicking here, he's nearly always got a boat you can borrow for a test sail down at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club. You can also have a go in Stranraer, Scotland by emailing here.
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