Sussex Yacht Club is pleased to share the Sussex Yacht Club 2026 Provisional Keelboat and Rally Calendar, giving members an early look at next year’s planned activity both on the water and across the cruising programme. This provisional outline helps everyone plan ahead and begin coordinating with fellow sailors.
The provisional rally dates for 2026 are:
- Solent Rally – Friday 1st to Monday 4th May
- Pactolus Rally – Friday 10th to Monday 13th July
- Eastbourne via Brighton Rally – Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August
- St Valery Rally – Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd August
- Littlehampton Rally – Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th September
In addition to the rally programme, members can look ahead to one of the Club’s landmark offshore events. The 2026 Royal Escape Race, running from Brighton to Fécamp, will start on Friday 22nd May 2026.
Stay Connected & Share Your Queries
As these dates remain provisional, we encourage members to join the SYC Sailing WhatsApp Group. It’s the easiest way to stay updated, ask questions about any of the provisional dates, and chat with fellow sailors about plans for the coming year. You can join by scanning the WhatsApp QR code displayed below.
If you prefer to contact the Club directly with any queries relating to the Sussex Yacht Club 2026 Provisional Keelboat and Rally Calendar, please email: Secretary@sussexyachtclub.org.uk
Please me mindful that 2026 dates will be added to the clubs calendar once all dates have been finalised by the Keelboat Section.
Posted: November 24th 2025
