UK Cherub

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phil_alderson@undisclosed.example.com (phil_alderson) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:51:10 +0000

The UK Cherub is a two-person 12 foot racing dinghy with asymmetric spinnaker and twin trapezes. Just twelve feet long, weighing around 70kgs fully rigged for sailing, the UK Cherub combines spectacular performance with the “on the edge” handling characteristics only found in true lightweight skiffs.

The UK Cherub rules are simple and allow for maximum flexibility for designers, allowing boats to be created to incorporate sailor's own ideas. Also meaning the class develops over time as techniques, materials and ideas improve. All this makes the Cherub one of the most interesting and innovative of all dinghies: The challenge extends from the sailing skills to setting up the boat to suit the sailor, and maybe even designing and building, too.

Latest news

Entry for the 2026 75th Anniversary Nationals now open

Castle Cove SC

Entry includes-

Buffet Thursday evening

Formal Dinner on the Saturday evening

Pasta after sailing each day

Meal after sailing on Sunday

There is also a beach games and food arranged for the Friday evening.

More information and decision to be follow on the forum when back up and running following its major overhaul.

Spring News Report

New Zealand Rules Cherub Project

There are currently eight glass-skinned wooden boats under construction based on the popular Dan Leech design. They are single trapeze, with a wider hull than the UK 2005 rules boats. They have a total sail area that sits midway between our UK 1991 and 1997 rules designs, making them an ideal boat for adult-and-child combinations or those not wishing to twin-wire. A CNC-cut plywood kit and full instructions are available. Drop us a message at UK Cherub if you would like further information.

RYA Dinghy Show

We had lots of interest at the dinghy show, from elderly past class members reminiscing about the early days to new young sailors drooling over the shiny carbon “Marmite” display boat. We’ve received numerous emails from sailors wishing to have a trial sail at the upcoming Rutland Blast, others who can’t make Rutland but are being set up with trials elsewhere, and people requesting further information on the NZ Cherub kits. Thanks to all who helped make the show a success.

Rutland Blast / Trial Sail Weekend 28/29 March

A weekend of socialising, tuning, blasting, boat swapping, and sailing with people wishing to try out Cherub sailing. If you would like to join us, get in touch at UK Cherub.

2026 Racing Events

To better cater for the NZ and single-wire UK Cherubs, we plan to run two racecourses this season (numbers permitting). The aim is for twin- and single-wire boats to finish at similar times. There will also be separate results and prizes.

See the events page for dates.

This year’s National Championships will mark our 75th anniversary! Get the dates in the diary now and let’s make it a bumper year!

Events 2026 - [The Nationals]

oliver@undisclosed.example.com (oliver) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:09:58 +0000

Events 2026

For more details please see the events section of the Forum

The Nationals

The main event for the year, the 2026 Nationals will be held at Castle Cove SC between the 6th - 9th of August.

Thursday

Welcome Buffet Dinner (Evening)

Friday

Post-Sailing Pasta Meal

Beach Games & Evening Food Event

Saturday

Post-Sailing Pasta Meal

Formal Dinner (Evening)

Sunday

Meal Served After Sailing

Open Meetings

If you would like to borrow a boat for an event, contact us and we will try our best to connect you with one.

1. April 18/19 - Poole YC, Shared open with ISO and International Canoe

2. May 9/10 - WPNSA, Skiff Open

3. June TBA

4. July 11/12 - Grafham SC, Multi skiff event - INLANDS

More to follow.

Currently 3 out of 4 to count with 'The inlands' non-discardable.

Have a blast!

1. March 28/29 - Rutland SC

A blast is a cherub event a bit like an open meeting, but without racing to get in the way of the sailing. If you would like to try a Cherub this event is organised to give you the chance to get your heart racing. Contact before the event and we'll have a boat waiting for you…

If you can host one at your club in April or August please get in touch.

Reports from previous Year's events can be found here: here (Pre 2015 here)

Entry for the 2026 75th Anniversary Nationals now open - [Entry for the 2026 7th Anniversary ...

paul@undisclosed.example.com (paul) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:26:09 +0000

Entry for the 2026 75th Anniversary Nationals now open

Castle Cove SC

Entry includes-

Buffet Thursday evening

Formal Dinner on the Saturday evening

Pasta after sailing each day

Meal after sailing on Sunday

There is also a beach games and food arranged for the Friday evening.

More information and decision to be follow on the forum when back up and running following its major overhaul.

Spring News Report

oliver_morrell@undisclosed.example.com (oliver_morrell) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:50 +0000

Spring News Report

New Zealand Rules Cherub Project

RYA Dinghy Show

Rutland Blast / Trial Sail Weekend 28/29 March

A weekend of socialising, tuning, blasting, boat swapping, and sailing with people wishing to try out Cherub sailing. If you would like to join us, get in touch at UK Cherub.

2026 Racing Events

See the events page for dates.

This year’s National Championships will mark our 75th anniversary! Get the dates in the diary now and let’s make it a bumper year!

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paul_croote@undisclosed.example.com (paul_croote) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:13:35 +0000

Events 2025

For more details please see the events section of the Forum

The Nationals

The main event for the year, the 2025 Nationals will be held at Paignton between the 4th - 7th of September. Notice of Race Sailing Instructions

Open Meetings

Find Out Who's Who

The class boat 2692 Natural Born Skiffeurs, is available to be borrowed and raced for events. Please email us on link below.

1. April 12/13 - Poole YC, Shared open with ISO and International Canoe Results

2. May 10/11 - WPNSA, Skiff Open Results

3. June 28/29 - Grafham SC, Multi skiff event - INLANDS Results

4. July 19/20 - Datchet SC Shared open with B14 - Cancelled

More to follow.

Currently 3 out of 4 to count with 'The inlands' non-discardable.

The Blasts

If you can host one at your club in April or August please get in touch.

Reports from previous Year's events can be found here: here (Pre 2015 here)

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