For the second year running, Plymouth is to host an historic World Championship. The 2026 Nacra 15 World Championship will be hosted by Hooe Point Sailing Club and Plym Yacht Club from the 25th July to the 1st of August in conjunction with the UK Nacra 15 Class Association.
This unique collaboration will utilise the major event experience of PYC, buoyant from the success of the 2025 J/24 World Championship (shortlisted for RYA event of the year) and HPSC, the only club running frequent dinghy racing in Plymouth Sound.
Event co-director Sam Marshall said:
“This event wasn’t on our radar for 2026, but we are delighted to be working with the Nacra 15s this year. High speed cat’s are not new to Plymouth, but the opportunity to run a Worlds with the next generation of aspiring Olympians is. Last years J/24 Worlds showed the expertise and dexterity of our race management team here in Plymouth, and the splendour of the racing area is second to none.
“Once again we are looking forward to working with many of the clubs and associations locally and regionally to put on what should be another stunning event in the South West.
“Several of our youth sailors are in the Nacra, including Maddie Jinks and Marcus King who represented GBR at the Youth Sailing World Championship in December, so we are really pleased to give them the chance to have a shot at international success on home turf.”
From Kim Downer, Deputy CEO, PWP BID:
“We are delighted to be supporting the Nacra 15 World Championships 2026. Plymouth Sound National Marine Park provides a spectacular backdrop for what promises to be a prestigious international sporting event, and we’re thrilled to welcome competitors, their families and supporters to Britain’s Ocean City.
Events like these not only showcase the very best of our outstanding waterfront, but also bring people together through sport, community and shared experiences. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to explore everything Plymouth and the surrounding area has to offer and enjoys a fantastic Championships both on and off the water.
Good luck to everyone taking part! “
The Nacra 15 is a semi-foiling catamaran, and is the official World Sailing youth multihull. Over 60 boats are expected from 11 countries in the summer, and the UK Nacra 15 Class Association have several events and training across the country throughout the year.
