While we’re all locked down again, let’s take a tour of the Impala strongholds – some old, some new, around the world. First up, Strangford Lough. Impala class captain at EDYC, Grant McCullough: “East Down Yacht Club is centrally located on the shores of Strangford Lough – one of the Read more…
15-year-old Timothy Long is aiming to become the youngest person to sail solo around Britain in his Impala, Alchemy. He is raising money for the Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust – and you can donate here! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/roundbritain2020?fbclid=IwAR0JSJqRx4qpSf_rddQvIuquMte6H8jEwIKkdfDKMiOW_VtI8-01759DZcM Fair winds, Timothy – and it would be great to see some Impalas out Read more…
We are sad to announce that the 2020 Nationals will not be sailed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. We look forward to seeing you all at the same venue in 2021 – dates tbc. PPSA’s update: ‘It is with great regret that due to the current situation regarding Covid-19 and Read more…
Entries are now open for the nationals! Visit https://yacht-regatta.ppsa.org.uk/yacht-regatta-impala-entry-form/ to enter and join Wisecrack, Imelda, Maverick and Atalanta who have already entered.
We’re excited to announce that the Impala nationals 2020 will be sailed in Plymouth as part of Plymouth Regatta and the Mayflower 400 celebrations, from 10-12 July 2020. There’s a building OD fleet of Impalas racing regularly in Plymouth, and with cheap moorings for visitors available either side of the Read more…
The 2019 Summer Heatwave broke for just long enough to deliver some fruity conditions for the 40th Anniversary Impala Nationals, hosted this year by Weymouth Sailing Club. Despite a few last minute drop outs, the fleet was a big one, with sailors from around the country converging on Dorset for some Read more…
The 40th anniversary Impala nationals is looking to be a roaring success, with a huge entry and plenty of fun ashore and afloat. Entry is online, and there is still time to come and join in – https://www.wsc.org.uk/impalavxone Berthing is in the Cove (Circled in red below) on the West Read more…
Entry for the 40th Anniversary Impala Nationals & Europeans is now open! Visit https://www.wsc.org.uk/impalavxone to read the Notice of Race and to enter online. We’re expecting the biggest entry for many years, with boats coming by road and sea from all over the UK, Ireland and even mainland Europe. Come Read more…
We’re excited to announce that the 2019 Nationals – the 40th Anniversary! – will be held at Weymouth Sailing Club from 19-21 July 2019. Come and join us! We’re keen to get above 20 boats and as many travellers as possible – could owners please fill in this form to Read more…
The lack of wind forecast did nothing to deter the 14 Impalas entered in the 2018 National Championships at Royal Lymington YC. Despite the biggest spring tides of the year, the race team, led by Roger Wilson used their local knowledge to put on a programme of 8 races that Read more…