Nationals

RTYC have now opened entry for the nationals – enter here – https://rtyc.org/event/torbay-royal-regatta-2026/

We’re happy to announce that the 2026 Impala Nationals will be held in Torbay, during the Torbay Royal Regatta, – 21-24th August 2026 Situated in between a number of fleets on the south coast, this should help us attract a really strong entry of Impalas from the Solent, Poole, Plymouth Read more…

The early signs weren’t promising for the Curtiss-Wright Impala Nationals, hosted this year by Parkstone Yacht Club. A rare alignment of forecast models told a brutal story of gales and rain for the three day event. For the ten boats entered this posed something of a dilemma for the delivery Read more…

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Impala Nationals will be held in Poole on the weekend of 13-14 September 2025, hosted by Parkstone Yacht Club. Great facilities for travelling boats, a beautiful place to sail and we are expecting a strong entry. Will you be there? More details to Read more…

Ten Impalas took part in the Impala European Championships, held at EDYC in the beautiful surroundings of Strangford Lough in late May. Conditions were perfect for Impala racing, with 14 knots 17 knots from the South East, if a little brisk at 12 degrees and feeling chilly with the breeze. Read more…

We are delighted to announce the Impala European Championship, incorporating the UK and Irish Nationals, next May 25th/26th 2024. East Down Yacht Club will host the event at their nine acre site on the shores of Strangford Lough. The weekend also includes the Sonata Open Event competing on the same Read more…

Eleven boats entered the 2023 Impala Nationals superbly hosted by Hamble River Sailing Club from the 21 to 23 July and sponsored by Spinlock and Dart Sails. Racing was held in the central Solent, the spiritual home of this evergreen 28 foot cruiser/racer designed by the legendary David Thomas way Read more…

Here are some options in the local area for accomodation: RAF Yacht Club has a number of rooms that can be booked Royal Southern YC also has rooms that can be booked Hamble B&B: https://www.hamblebedandbreakfast.com/ Landfall B&B: https://www.selfcateringhamble.com/accommodation/ Campsite and and Caravans/Static Caravans available at Mercury (15 minutes walk into Read more…

We’re happy to announce that the 2023 Impala Nationals will be sailed from Hamble from 21-23 July. Racing will be a mixture of windward-leeward and round the cans races, and the event will be run by Hamble River Sailing Club with support from the RAF YC. Cheap lift in deals Read more…