Champagne Challenge 2026
Sponsors of the Champagne Challenge 2026
Knight Frank Estate Agents – Your trusted partners in property
An Open Fun Race for Cruisers to Brixham.
Note, this is a “fun” race and there is an unwritten rule of not “winning it twice”. There’s hope for everyone!
The Official Notice Board (ONB), including the entry form, can be found further down this page.
First start 11.00 BST.
The race will be from Exmouth to Brixham and is expected to be 3 to 4 hours duration.
Entry is free. The link to the entry form can be found below, please note, the closing date for entries is midnight on 1st September.
There will be a post race evening meal at Brixham YC, £18 per head. Please book meals in advance also using the link below.
Main course options:
- Chicken curry with rice, poppadom with mango chutney.
- Red lentil and roasted squash Dahl, coconut milk, poppadom and mango chutney
- Plus Gourmet salad choices with both meals
Dessert options:
- Chocolate brownie with Biscoff sauce and Chantilly cream
- Raspberry pavlova with Chantilly cream
Skippers can book meals for their whole crew or crew members can book individually. The closing date for meal bookings is midnight on 1st September.
Once you start the entry you will be asked to login. If you are an ESC member or have previously entered events at Exe Sailing Club, you should be able to use your existing log-in details (use “forgot password” if you can’t remember the password), otherwise create a new account.
Boats will race in two fleets (Fleet 1 and Fleet 2) where Fleet 1 is intended for the faster boats and Fleet 2 is intended for the comfort boats. Entrants can self-select which fleet they wish to race in.
Race sign on/sign off will be performed using WhatsApp, details on how to join the Champagne Challenge 2026 Whatsapp group are given in the Notice of Race document.
If you are taking Under 18 year olds/Vulnerable adults for whom you are not a parent/primary carer, the consent form provided in the ONB must be completed and held by the skipper.
Berthing on the events pontoon at Brixham MDL Marina or by arrangement within the marina – Tel. (01803) 882929 or VHF Ch 80.
Events pontoon (no electricity) berthing costs:
- Up to 12.5m £4.25 per metre per night including VAT
- 12.6m+ £4.95 per metre per night including VAT
Queries to Nick Martin Champagne.Challenge@exe-sailing-club.org
Official Notice Board
Notices to Competitors, if any, at end of this page
Unofficial Handicap Request Form
Under 18 Years Old or Vulnerable Adult Consent Form
“Results”:
Notices to Competitors
None
Last updated 12:49 on 6 August 2026