What we do
The Challenger is a 15' single-handed trimaran which is predominantly sailed and raced by disabled and less mobile sailors.
Challengers are widely sailed in Sailability groups (see Where to sail a Challenger).
The Challenger Class Association coordinates a number of racing events each year and encourages more experienced sailors to compete in club racing and open events.
Scottish Open Challenger Championship
The Scottish Open Challenger Championship will take place at Loch Venachar Sailing Club during the weekend 5-6 August (Sat & Sun). Enter by 28 July (late entries may be accepted).
See: Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions and online entry
Contact
Contact the Challenger Class Association by email or Facebook.
Join us
To compete in Challenger regattas you must be a member of the Challenger Class Association. The current annual membership subscription is £15. If interested, send us an email.
Buying a new Challenger
Challengers are built by:
White Formula
This is the most recent price list and contact details for White Formula are here.
If you are interested in buying a new Challenger you should contact White Formula for information on prices and possible delivery times.
Second-hand Challengers
There is a small second-hand market for Challengers. They sell for anything between £250 and £5500 depending on the age and condition.
Freethinker
Freethinker (Challenger 263) is owned by the class association and is used to promote Challenger sailing. Freethinker is easily recognised by its distinctive purple bows.
Buying new sails
To race at Challenger regattas (and many open meetings) the sail must have been made by the official sailmaker for the class. Since 2019 the official Challenger sailmaker has been:
Pinnell & Bax
Sails can be bought from the P&B website.
Sails made before 2019 can still be used for racing provided they were made by the official sailmaker of the time (these are predominantly Mouse Sails).
Boat covers
The following companies provide a range of covers. They are listed in alphabetical order along with their products.
- Impact Marine: flat cover, undercover, sponson covers and mast bag
- Pinnell & Bax: overboom cover
- Rain and Sun: overboom and flat covers
- Sail Register: flat cover, undercover and sponson covers
