Banger Dinghy Racing! ⛵ Old Boats Under £315 Battle for the Colander Cup

A GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/h3o9tqzG5HQ?si=V9MJ2afIYBz-wDJv #DinghyRacing #BudgetSailing #Sailing #DinghySailing #ClubRacing #SailingLife #UKSailing #SailingChannel Can you race a sailing dinghy for less than £315? Welcome to the Colander Cup at Northampton Sailing Club — where old, well-used, occasionally questionable boats line up for one of the most entertaining days in club sailing. This is dinghy banger racing: competitors take to the water in boats worth £315 or less, proving that you don’t need deep pockets to enjoy brilliant racing, smart tactics and fierce competition. From surprising speed to dramatic mark roundings and plenty of sailing stories, the Dinghy Racing Channel was there to capture all the action. Special guest presenter Lee Bratley from BE LESS LAST spoke with competitors to find out: Why race old boats? Can a cheap dinghy still be competitive? What makes the Colander Cup such a legendary event? The result? Close racing, clever tactics, laughs on shore, and proof that sailing doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Whether you're into dinghy racing, budget sailing, sailing club racing, classic boats, handicap racing or grassroots sailing, this event shows why local sailing is one of the best-kept secrets in sport. ⛵ Would you race a £315 dinghy? Tell us in the comments. If you liked this video, give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinghyracingchannel/ Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/DinghyRacingChannel/ Website: http://www.rya.org.uk Subscribe to the Dinghy Racing Channel: https://youtube.com/dinghyracingchannel?sub_confirmation=1 Want to get out on the water? Start your adventure: www.rya.org.uk/go/startboating