The 2025 SB20 European Championship came down to a nail-biting final race, where the title was decided in a head-to-head battle. The top two teams fought until the very end with every shift, wave and tactical move shaping the outcome of an unforgettable regatta in Ostend. “It was a very tight day between the top … Read more
Day 4 in Ostend brought even rougher conditions than the day before with the tide building quickly against the strong northerly breeze. This created steeper waves, making it tough for the small SB20s to drive through the chop. The racing itself mirrored the conditions: unpredictable and unforgiving. John Pollard’s Xcellent opened the day with a … Read more
Day 3 of the SB20 European Championships in Ostend delivered another bruising test for the fleet with three races in 18–22 knots and a rough sea state that had crews working hard. Three different international teams claimed race wins, including Desert Eagle of Hendrik Witzmann (UAE) in Race 7, Youth team of Paul Loiseau (FRA) … Read more
After two demanding days and six races, the leaderboard of the SB20 European Championship in Ostend has been shaken, but team Xcellent (GBR) still leads after a relentless day on the North Sea. Their dominance, however, was challenged on every beat and run. Even for the reigning World Champions, nothing came easy on Day 2. … Read more
The SB20 European Championship in Ostend opened today with a full-on test for the 40+ boat fleet. After a slow start with a two-hour delay ashore three races were completed in freshening breeze and challenging North Sea conditions. What started as 10–12 knots quickly built into a solid 15 with steep chop and strong currents … Read more
The stage is set in Ostend as the SB20 European Championship 2025 gets underway, promising a week of exciting competition and Belgian hospitality. It is the first big fleet reunion in Europe after two years since the Worlds have been hosted at the overseas venues. Organised by the Royal North Sea Yacht Club the event … Read more
With just 40 days to go until the 2025 SB20 European Championship, 17 teams descended on Ostend last weekend for a thrilling three-day rehearsal – the Open Belgian Nationals 2025. Hosted by the Royal North Sea Yacht Club (RNSYC), the event delivered everything a championship fleet could hope for: sunshine, squalls, big waves and bigger … Read more
Get ready for a thrilling return to the North Sea as the SB20 Open Belgian Nationals take place in Ostend on 4–6 July. Hosted by the Royal North Sea Yacht Club, this year’s Nationals mark the first international SB20 fleet reunion on the North Sea in 2025 and it’s shaping up to be a great … Read more
The countdown is on with less than 100 days until the SB20 European Championships 2025 in Ostend on August 18th – 22nd. The Royal North Sea Yacht Club will host one of the Class’ long awaited European events and it’s not only about sailing. Belgian hospitality will take you to the next level, here is … Read more
The Belgian SB20 Association is pleased to announce that Devoti Sailing is offering a selection of SB20 boats for charter at the upcoming SB20 European Championship in August 2024. This includes brand-new boats, one-regatta-old models, demo boats and high-quality trade-ins giving the competitors a fantastic opportunity to race in top-tier equipment. Charter Details: First-come, first-served … Read more