GP14
Fleet Captain: Mike Martin
The GP14 is used for all levels of sailing, from training beginners to club racing to competing at regional, national and world events. As a relatively stable boat, it is ideal to learn to sail in and can be sailed by people of all ages and abilities.
The GP14 has been a favourite at Budworth for many years. It was adopted as a fleet in 1956, initially with 12 boats. In three years this had risen to 33 boats, and in ten years to 40 boats, maintaining that minimum for the next fifteen years. In 1995 the fleet recorded its highest number with 55 boats. Fast forward to 2025 and the fleet now has over 40 boats with regular racing, making Budworth one of the largest active GP14 fleets in the UK, not to mention an active social calendar and camaraderie in the club bar after racing!
Two new boats were purchased in 2017 for the training fleet and are available for hire to members for practice/cruising as well as being eligible for race entry. To hire a boat for the day, please visit 'club boat booking' on the m ain web page.
Events in 2026
- 10 May 2026 - Bolton Open
- 31 May 2026 - Budworth Open
- 11-14 June 2026 - GP14 Nationals @ Llandudno Sailing Club
- 9-14 August 2026 - GP14 World Championships @ Royal Northern Ireland Yacht Club, Belfast
- 12-13 September 2026 - WLYC 24 Hour Race
- 19-20 September 2026 - Hollingworth Lake Open weekend
- 4 October 2026 - Windermere Open