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The Royal BVI Yacht Club


The home of sailing, in the sailing capital of the world


Back to School Regatta

&
ILCA Masters Championships

20 September 2025
The Royal BVI Yacht Club Back to School Regatta was first held in 2006 and the Laser Masters Championship in 2018.

2023 Back to SChool Regatta & BVI ILCA Masters
The 2023 edition took place on Saturday 16 September.

Gilbo Simpson won the ILCA Masters title whilst Aerin Westlake won the Optimist class and Rosie Wooldridge with Nathan Haycraft were victorious in the RS Feva.


2021 Back to School Regatta & BVI Laser Masters
The 2021 edition of the Back to School Regatta and Laser Masters Championship took place on 11 September.

Colin Rathbun won the Masters title whilst Savion James claimed the Laser Radial first.  Samuel & Ethan won the Feva class and Harry Dixon the Optimists.
2019 Back to School Regatta & Laser Masters
The 2019 edition of the Back to School Regatta and Laser Masters Championship took place on 12 September.

Christian Thompson retained the Masters title whilst Seddon, Rowlette, Duff and Allen picked up the Back to School wins.
2018 Back to School Regatta & Laser Masters
The 2018 Back to School Regatta took place on 15 September.

Christian Thompson claimed the inaugural Laser Masters title from Chris Haycraft.

2017 Back to School Regatta presented by Cedar International School
16-17 September 2017

Unfortunately the regatta was cancelled to the passing of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.


2016 Back to School Regatta presented by Cedar International School

Click here for results, Click here for a full report and here for a photo gallery

Racing took place in Optimist Championship, Optimist Green Fleet, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7 and IC24.