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The Contender has survived and thrived for the last 40+ years because it has benefited from an enthusiastic and dedicated class association.
The BCA and its international counterpart, the International Contender Association, are entirely voluntarily run members' organisations, and the only resources we have to look after the class and its interests comes from the annual membership subscriptions.
Without the support of all UK Contender sailors, the BCA will not be able to support, develop, or promote the class in the manner it deserves.
So if you own or sail a Contender, join us and help us represent YOU!
The British Contender Association
The British Contender Association is the official UK class association of the International Contender Class.
The International Contender is the World's most popular single-handed trapeze sailing dinghy.
It was originally designed back in 1967 by Australian Ben Lexcen as a potential successor to the Olympic Finn Class. The boat won the 1968 Olympic selection trials, but for a variety of reasons was never adopted as an Olympic class. This was probably something of a blessing, as the class has thrived ever since. The longevity of the class is a testament to the original design: simple, practical, with classic good looks.
The Contender Class is truly International, holding ISAF International status. As well as a strong UK fleet, there are fleets in Australasia, North America, and right across Europe. The World Championships routinely attracts turnouts of over 140 boats.
This site contains details of what's going in the Contender Class in the UK; How, Who, What, Why and where.
If you've found your way here, you probably have an idea of what you're looking for - and if you can't find on the site in the FAQs etc, please feel free to contact us, and we'll try to help, or just contact us anyway we're here to serve the Contender sailing community of the UK.
If you only find yourself here by accident, well, welcome again, and please feel free to browse the site to find out a bit more about the International Contender - you never know, you might get hooked!
Latest News & Announcements
Torbay open 3-4 October
The Contender class are invited to Torbay Yacht club on the 3-4th October for an open meeting.
We will have our own starts as part of their annual regatta.
More details including the NOR on the club website here.
Weston SC Contender Invitational
Weston Sailing club will be holding a Contender Open event as part of its club sailing on 5th & 6th September 2020.
First briefing at 11.00am Saturday with first race start planned for 12.45am, on Sunday first start estimated 13:15. 3 back to back races per day.
Opens cancelled
The following future opens have been cancelled.
Thorpe Bay 19/20 Sept
Nationals at Porthpean 4/7 September is now cancelled as well. An alternative venue on the same weekend is being looked for.
Some opens may be rescheduled for later in the year if at all possible.
2020 Fixtures
Dinghy Show- Feb 29/Mar 1
Datchet 1 day Open -15 March
*** Cancelled - Oxford open- 4/5 April
*** Cancelled - Hythe and Saltwood Open- 18/19th April
*** Cancelled - Castle Cove Open- 9/10 May
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Membership renewal for 2020 is £35.00
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