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The British International 6 Metre Association event schedule has not been published and can be viewed here. The programme incorporates a terrific mix of locations and events and we hope to see as many Sixes out racing in 2020 as … Continue reading →

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of The British International Six Metre Association Royal Southern Yacht Club Rope Walk, Hamble, Hampshire, SO31 4HB http://www.royal-southern.co.uk 18:30 hours Friday 22nd November 2019 followed by Dinner at 20:30 hours Agenda Apologies for absence … Continue reading →

The second weekend of the British Open was again held in Cowes from the RYS line. Generally a really lovely regatta spread over the two weekends combined with the 8mRs. There were some beautiful boats on show and good racing … Continue reading →

Hamble Classics Regatta 2019 – 20-22 September EVENT INFORMATION Regatta organised by Hamble Classics and hosted by the Royal Air Force Yacht Club Open for entries at: https://rafyc.org.uk/hamble-classics-regatta/  Racing for all classes on Saturday & Sunday 21st & 22nd September ‘Big Classic Friday’ on Friday 20th September for the IRC Zero Class … Continue reading →

The British Open Championship is held over two weekends and this is the second edition of this event which has been hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron, with the 8 metres joining in for the Lady Burkeley Cup. It is … Continue reading →

The International Six Metre Association Spring Meeting took place at the New York Yacht Club in New York over the weekend of 9 and 10 March with wide ranging discussions and decisions on a host of topics. The full minutes … Continue reading →

Happy New Year everyone! 2019 is upon us and we have a great sailing programme planned so make sure you have your diaries marked and get organising your participation. If you need help with any aspect of your attendance at … Continue reading →

The British 6 Metre Association sailing programme for 2019 has now been confirmed and can be viewed here. Our aim has been to create a concise programme of events at which we hope to see maximum numbers to create great … Continue reading →

Many of you will know Tapio Lehtinen, owner and long time campaigner of May Be IV from Finland. Tapio often sails his 6 long distances to reach events, but currently he is taking on an even greater challenge in the … Continue reading →

Don’t forget that the BISMA AGM will take place this coming Friday 3 November at the Royal Southern Yacht Club.  Association members should already have received the agenda and associated papers from the Secretary.