Classic Channel Regatta

19/08/2026

Just dropped a load of photos of the 2026 Paimpol Prize Giving onto our Flickr account
https://flic.kr/ps/3Zj4R1
Many thanks to Gilles le Roux for sharing these with us

17/07/2026

It’s a wrap! What a joyous regatta it’s been. All kinds of weather, delights and disasters along the way but all handled with the usual CCR camaraderie and resilience. Safe onward travels to everyone and see you next time 💙🩵💙

16/07/2026

Never a dull moment on the Classic Channel Regatta! Racing of a different kind today in the inner harbour PaimpolClassicChannelRegatta ! Pictures tomorrow….

15/07/2026

Good luck to all our competitors in the Ile De Brehat race today!

13/07/2026

13/07/2026

Valhalla reports on progress so far. Look out for more updates!

Day 1 - parade of sail - more than 90 boats ready to race - sadly no wind and so lots of swimming and cold beer instead !

Day 2 - delayed start - roasting again - one light wind race was delivered …. Prizegiving held at the Britannia Royal Naval College - stunning venue

Day 3 - Friday cross channel race to guernsey - lots of dolphins - champagne sailing - ENE average 15 knots - Valhalla 9h30m - results out this evening

Day 4 - 18-25 knots NE - Valhalla learning mode - preventer and reefed main hit 12.6 knots down a wave ! Great party last night Lezardrieux at Le palm by Marina - singing dancing music and party beers until late.

Today day 5 we cruise to Paimpol - hoping rain eases as we are all fancy dress for the Dance des Classiques.

07/07/2026

A fantastic opening day for the regatta. Great to meet so many crews, new and returning. Thanks to Dart Harbour and Royal Dart Yacht Club for helping us to welcome you 🤗