Three Generations. One Race. Family Rivalry at the Mirror Nationals

A GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/-tZYEczfYEU?si=qUvqFsmhbNRHLkUf Who wins when three generations of one family line up against each other at the Mirror Nationals? At the 2026 Mirror National Championships, the Gebhard family swap family dinners for friendly rivalry as dad, sons and grandad battle it out on the racecourse. With plenty of banter before racing, tactical sailing on the water and post-race bragging rights at stake, this is competitive family sailing at its best. From windy conditions and close racing to near misses, good humour and impressive performances, this episode captures what makes the Mirror Class such a fantastic place for families to race together. Whether you're a Mirror sailor, thinking about getting into dinghy racing, or simply enjoy inspiring sailing stories, this is one you won't want to miss. ⛵ Subscribe to the RYA Dinghy Racing Channel for more race coverage, sailor stories and behind-the-scenes features from events across the UK. 00:00 Family Feud Begins! 00:12 Welcome to the Mirror Nationals 00:25 Meet the Gebard Family 00:51 The Pre-Race Banter 01:53 Launching for the Race 02:08 Racing Gets Underway 03:06 Midday Race Debrief 04:31 Who Won the Family Battle? 05:18 Bragging Rights Settled #MirrorNationals #MirrorClass #DinghyRacing #Sailing #FamilySailing #RYA #JuniorSailing #SailingLife #SailingCommunity #RaceDay 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