Fleet Captains
We are an inclusive club with fun and competitive sailing for all abilities whatever your skill level. Find out more about our fleets at Brading Haven Yacht Club.
We race at weekends and mid-week. We also have an evenings series, plus an open Icebreaker series in the winter months.
Captain of Racing is Tony Burton who will support you if you're new to the Club or moving fleet.
Scow Fleet - Class Captain Will Squibb
The Bembridge Scows are a local class to the area. They are a single handed boat, easy to sail, with a gaff main sail and no jib, which suits the conditions found in the area.
There are about 45 Scows in the club which can be seen parked along the front apron with more based around the harbour. They race as a class in their own fleet at BHYC and may also join the Slow Handicap fleet having a Portsmouth Yardstick number of 1600. There are Scow Trophies for the various series as well as one off Trophies for the Club Regatta. There is an Open Championship each year in August with Scows competing from several local clubs. Brading Haven has an annual Scow team racing competition, with home and away matches against Yarmouth Sailing Club.
The Club has a Scow for hire to members
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Bembridge Swan Fleet
Swan Captain - Duncan Bates
Designed by Alan Coombes in 1955, the Bembridge Swan has been a familiar sight at Brading Haven Yacht Club (BHYC) for many years.
The older Swans were built of wood and a few of the 20 or so that were built in the 1950's still survive, a testament to their owners' dedication. The GRP version joined the fleet in 2005, built by E Wade & Co. The "Swan" is a stable, half decked day boat with a main and jib. It is a versatile vessel, roomy enough for a family picnic and fast enough to make class and handicap racing interesting. They race with the slow handicap fleet having a Portsmouth Yardstick number of 1290. There is an annual Swan Championship race. Designed for longer passages, owners can also enjoy day sails further afield, either racing or recreational. If you require more information please contact the office or contact Duncan Bates at the Club.
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Laser Fleet
Laser Captain Tony Burton
Whether you are a complete beginner or a top Club racer, Brading Haven Yacht Club has a lot to offer for Laser dinghy sailors. With a growing fleet on the Isle of Wight, we can offer racing and coaching sessions. So if you're starting out in the Laser or want to join Club racing come and see what we have to offer.
At Brading Haven Yacht Club you can sail and race all year round. With organised racing every weekend and programmed coaching sessions, there are plenty of opportunities to get out on the water.
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Cruising Fleet
Cruising Captain - Chris Wade
The Cruising Section is an active and well supported part of the Club, and above all it is friendly and accessible to all. We cruise in company to local ports during the sailing season and always welcome new members to our section.
During the months of September through to April the section organises monthly walks all over the Island, ranging from short local strolls to bracing hillside treks and always followed by lunch at a nearby pub or sailing club.
For full details on all our cruises and walks for this current year please look out for the detailed information in the Newsletter and on the Club notice board closer to event dates.
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Last updated 15:39 on 11 May 2025
