2026/27 Youth Traveller Series
Entry is now open for the 2026/27 traveller series, get your diaries out and get entering!
The series is inclusive, supportive and welcoming but is also very competitive. There is racing for all level of sailors aged U19 at 23:59hrs on 31 August 2027 (so if they are in academic year 13 or lower, or equivalent occupational training, they are eligible to participate).
The Main Fleet is for sailors who are regularly racing at club, regional or (inter)national level in any displacement, mono-hulled boat. The main fleet competes for many trophies, including the overall regional trophy as well as area and age trophies.
The Regatta Fleet is for sailors who are just starting their racing journey and may need some support on the water to help complete the race. There is at least one coach on the water at each event to give support and racing input as well as a friendly face, the clubs often also provide back of the fleet support for their new sailors who need help navigating the course. Minimum competency for this fleet is RYA Stage 2 or equivalent with an ability to sail upwind.
Regatta fleet sailors are not eligible to win the overall trophies but are eligible for the John Dowd Regatta Fleet Trophy.
The Rookie Fleet allows young sailors or sailors who are not yet competent enough for the regatta fleet, to participate with the support of a competent adult. This fleet is for double handers only and the adult must be regularly racing at club or regional level as a minimum. We encourage the Rookie sailor to helm pending conditions. NEYYSA & the host club reserves the right to decline an entry in this fleet if the adult is deemed to not have sufficient experience. Rookie sailors are not eligible for the overall event prizes or series prizes.
2026/27 Venues / Entry Lists / Results
5 September 2026 Sunderland Yacht Club
26 September 2026 Covenham Sailing Club
17 October 2026 Tynemouth Sailing Club
31 October 2026 Ulley Sailing Club
03 April 2027 Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club
17 April 2027 Scaling Dam Sailing & WS Club
24 April 2027 Beaver Sailing Club
8 May 2027 Venue TBC
22 May 2027 Welton Sailing Club
5 June 2027 South Shields Sailing Club
12 June 2027 Pennine Sailing Club
3 July 2027 Teesdale Sailing & WS Club
10 July 2027 Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club + Series Social
2026/27 Sailing Instructions & Club Information
Sunderland YC
Covenham SC Sailing Instructions Covenham SC Information Pack
Ulley SC Sailing Instructions
2025/26 Series Results / Entry Lists
20260509_ Teesdale Sailing & Watersports Club
20260516_ Scaling Dam SC_ITCA Toppers North Traveller
20260704 Yorkshire Dales SC: ITCA Toppers North Traveller
2025 Results
Traveller Series Objectives
The objective is to promote;
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competitive racing events,
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friendship,
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high quality sailing skills
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personal growth.
The series offers opportunity to young sailors in the region in all classes to sail against their peers on a handicap basis. The series also visits several clubs which do not necessarily host RYA Youth & Junior class events due to their location, specific geography or water size. Experiencing a variety of sailing venues is a key element in developing high quality sailing skills that will last a lifetime.
The series is a supportive, inclusive opportunity for all to race, those at the front are often competing in their chosen class at national level, those at the back may be venturing onto the race course for the first time. All are welcome and the series view is that the peer support offered by this series out on the water and on-shore is invaluable and represents and celebrates the essence of our sport.
The association's events offer opportunity for new experiences, competitive racing and friendships without the additional concerns of overnight accommodation (for the majority of our events) as the venues are within a few hours travelling time of home allowing families to be home in time for tea. Sunday can then be spent at the home club or enjoying family time together.