6 boats, 2 teams, and nonstop boat-on-boat action.
Team racing is not only enormous amounts of fun, but also the ultimate test of sailing talent, tactical understanding, and team discipline.
The OUYC team racing squad has two primary focuses every year:
BUSA/BUCS Team Racing Championships
OUYC trains 3 teams for this competitive university competition. The competition is sailed in Firefly dinghies every year and we are lucky enough to have 12 of our own for training. As a member of the squad, you can expect to receive top quality coaching to improve both your boat speed and tactical knowledge. The teams also enter multiple weekend competitions every term in order to practice for the BUSA Championships over Easter.
Oxford-Cambridge Varsity Match
Summer training turns to the Varsity match which is normally held 2 weeks after the end of Trinity term. The team racing match is sailed in keelboats at a different coastal location every year. Not only is the racing highly competitive, it is also immensely enjoyable, and the match is often hosted by highly renowned yacht clubs. What better way to start the summer!
As well as training hard, our dedicated Social Secretaries never fail to keep us in the loop on the best social events, whether that’s evening drinks after training in Oxford, or the best crew parties after a competition.
Team racing with OUYC is an unmissable experience both on and off the water!
Interested in getting involved?
We hold annual trials for potential new squad members every year in Michaelmas term. Look out for us at the Freshers Fair.
Alternatively, our Dinghy Captain would be more than happy to respond to any enquiries by email: dinghy-captain@ouyc.co.uk
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so as not to miss any opportunities to get involved.
Twice a week during Trinity term, members of the OUYC dinghy squad run casual sailing sessions in the afternoon sun for all members of the university. Students of any ability can enjoy an afternoon on the water in our boats. OUYC owns 12 Firefly dinghies (2-man hiking boats). Sailing takes place at Farmoor Reservoir and students are accompanied by squad members.
Sessions cost £6 (or £15 for the term) and, depending on the experience of those present, will usually involve cruising around with instruction from our more seasoned sailors (many of whom are qualified Dinghy Instructors) with some casual racing at the end if there’s enough interest.
We also hold a Cuppers Competition in Trinity Term (usually around 4th week) which consists of 2v2 team racing competitions. Each team can have a maximum of 1 dinghy squad member to keep it fair! Look out for emails from our Events Secretaries to enter this fun event. The cost is £25 per team to cover our costs of running the event but this will usually be covered by your JCR.
Email the Social Sailing Secretary on social-sailing@ouyc.co.uk for more information about beginning sailing or to be added to the mailing list.
