BUTTERFIELD JERSEY REGATTA
30th August 2026
Dear All
Welcome to the combined clubs’ Butterfield Jersey Regatta. I am delighted to say that the weather forecast is looking good for 4th to 6th September; we are poised and ready for the ‘off’!
With registration closing on 1st September, most entries are already in and we can look forward to great racing and a lot of fun both afloat and ashore. Without doubt, the GBR IRC Channel Islands Championship will, once again, put all IRC skippers and crew on their mettle.
This is the 28th edition of this open ‘flagship’ event and the first to run under the generous and keen sponsorship of Butterfield Bank; huge thanks to them!
Michelle Le Blond, Jersey Branch Manager, says “We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Butterfield Jersey Regatta, supporting an event that brings together the local community, sailing enthusiasts and visitors to the island. The Regatta is a wonderful celebration of Jersey’s maritime heritage, and we are excited to be part of what promises to be another memorable event. We wish all the competitors the very best of luck and look forward to enjoying the action on the water.”
As previously published, we get underway on Thursday 3rd and run through to Sunday 6th September. Busy times ahead for all!
The programme, in brief:
Thursday
St Helier YC – 1900 – welcome, skippers’ briefing and distribution of Butterfield apparel
Friday
Racing for all classes (a ‘warm up’ day with trophies and prizes across all classes)
RCIYC – 1900 – post racing complimentary supper (call 741023 to reserve)
Saturday
Racing for all classes
Day 1 of the GBR IRC CI Championship
RCIYC – 1930 – Regatta supper and party – attendance free; supper tickets at £25/head available through www.jerseyregatta.com.
Sunday
Racing for all classes
Day 2 of the GBR IRC CI Championship
St Helier YC – 1830 – complimentary supper, bumper prize-giving and close
For those still intending to join us, entry remains open to midnight Tuesday; go to www.jerseyregatta.com and ‘Enter Here’ tab. Note that reduced fees apply for boats wishing to race on Friday, only.
We are very grateful to Ports of Jersey who, for the 28th year running, are providing complimentary berthing and to the I & E Department for releasing the public car park at the RCIYC for dinghy parking. Many thanks, also, to international sail-maker and sail-wear company North Sails for supporting the IRC Championship, once again.
On behalf of our sponsor, supporters and the organising committee, I wish all participants the best of luck and much enjoyment of this classic event.
Fair winds, All
Bill Harris
Chairman
30th Aug 2026
ORGANISED BY THE COMBINED YACHT CLUBS OF JERSEY