Published on: 25 August 2021
Bart’s Bash is a global sailing race that was founded in 2014 and verified by Guinness World Records as ‘The Largest Sailing Race in the World’, taking place at 100’s of venues, with 1000’s of sailors in 100’s of different classes of boat around the world.
Bart’s Bash gives the sailing community a united opportunity to remember Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, a double Olympic medallist who tragically lost his life whilst training for the America’s Cup in 2013.
This year Bart’s Bash takes place 11 -12 September 2021 and is open to all sailing clubs, yacht clubs, schools, universities, scout groups, sea cadets, windsurfing clubs, individuals and any venue globally that can host a race and is inspired to take part. Each individual event is organised by a venue and organising authority for all activities at the site. The Notice of Race is viewable here.
Fundraising opportunities
Bart’s Bash is a fantastic way for you to fundraise for the Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF) and/ or your own sailing club, venue or project. The ASF is dedicated to increasing participation and improving young people’s lives through sailing. With your help we can transform lives through sailing.
For ideas on how to take part, start your fundraising or ideas of how to drive your fundraiser then please read through the Bart’s Bash 2021 Event Guide here. Additional essential documents that you’ll need in preparation for you event can be downloaded from the Bart’s Bash 2021 Event Toolkit.