2026 IRC European Championships - Day One

Underway at the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026

Starting their Bank Holiday Weekend early, the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026 is hosting the IRC Europeans, with racing taking place in Poole Bay. The high pressure system which is set to bathe the UK in sunshine this weekend joined the fleet, making for light wind racing.

After racing the crews gathered for a dock party, celebrating in the evening sunshine. Paul Wyeth was on hand to capture all the action.

The rest of the classes are set to join in the fun today, with course areas in both in Poole Harbour and Poole Bay.

2026 Poole IRC European Championship

Results were listed as provisional at 18:50 on 22 May 2026. After the opening races, the class leaders were:

IRC 0: Baraka GP, entered by Family de Graaf, led the class on countback from Braveheart, with both boats tied on four points after two races.

IRC 1: Impetuous, sailed by Miller, Crompton and Hodges, made a perfect start with two race wins from two, leading the 14 boat class.

IRC 2: Jenie, sailed by Rosie Berry, led after the single race completed, ahead of Further West and High Five.

IRC 3: Aguila, sailed by Sam Laidlaw, also made a perfect start with two wins from two, leading the 18 boat class.

The strongest early performances came from Impetuous in IRC 1 and Aguila in IRC 3, both scoring back to back race wins.  

Championship Results: HERE

Full Image Gallery from Paul Wyeth HERE

Find out more on the official event website, pooleregatta.co.uk