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The British International 6 Metre Association event schedule has 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 possible.

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.