Bart's Bash 2025 - 13th and 14th September 2025

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Join thousands of water lovers across the globe as we race, paddle, sail, float, and connect in the world’s biggest celebration of sailing. Whether you’re on a yacht, a paddleboard, a dinghy, or a kayak – this is your moment to be part of something bigger.

Bart’s Bash isn’t just a race. It’s a global movement that brings people together across six continents and over 90 countries. It opens up access to the water, builds stronger communities, and helps raise vital funds for the Andrew Simpson Foundation and local sailing clubs – supporting grassroots sailing and projects around the world.

From lakes to coastlines, from first-timers to seasoned sailors – if you’re out there, you’re part of Bart’s Bash.

Share your results and see how you stack up against top sailors globally

At the heart of Bart’s Bash is a unique race that connects clubs, sailors, and water lovers around the world. Each participating venue hosts its own event – big or small – and all results are fed into one global leaderboard.

So whether you’re racing on a breezy coastal course or cruising around your local lake, your result counts.

Thanks to a clever bit of handicapping, you can see how you stack up against thousands of other sailors worldwide – from weekend warriors to Olympians.

It’s not just about winning, it’s about being part of something, challenging yourself, and celebrating the shared love of getting out on the water.

We’re on a mission to raise £20,000 to enable more young people to access sailing

Since it was founded in 2014, the Andrew Simpson Foundation has raised and reinvested £15 million into the sailing community.

Use Bart’s Bash as your mass participation event platform and fundraise for the Andrew Simpson Foundation or your own club, venue or community project. Visit our Fundraising page for more information.

We look forward to seeing you on the water!