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November 2023

Provisional 2024 Calendar
32 technical articles added or updated on technical library

April 2023

WhatsApp chats from Jan, Feb & Mar posted to technical libryary
All winter webinar presentations added
Member listing updated as of 29 March 2023
Tuning video from XYOA factory visit loaded

January 2023

Webinar presentations added


Member Yachts

28 different models from the X-Yachts range, past and present:
X-119, X-302, X-332, X-342, X-362, X-372, X-382, X-402, X-442, X-482,
X34, X37, X40, X43, X46, X50,
Xc35, Xc38, Xc42, Xc45, Xc50,
Xp38, Xp44, Xp50
X4.0, X4.3, X4.6, X4.9


Yearly Calendar

January - March 2024 - Winter Webinars

We will be running another series of webinars covering technical, cruising and racing topics on the following dates: 9 Jan, 13 Feb & 5 Mar 2024. All webinars will start at 19:00 GMT. More details to follow

31 January 2024 - AGM

19:00 GMT, to be held over ZOOM to enable maximum participation

13 April 2024 - Fitting Out Lunch

Lunch will be held at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London.

1 & 2 June 2024 - Solent Cup Racing

Being organised by X-Yachts GB. Look out for more details from Debbie Wheldon

Mid September 2024 - Autumn Rally & Dinner

Provisionally, we will hold a Solent based rally and may try to organise another North Sails sail handling/tuning day.


About Us

139 members from 17 countries

We ended 2023, with 139 members from 17 countries. We have seen strong growth in our membership over the last few years as our membership has become more international. We now have members from Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Guernsey, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Wales. 


Vibrant Forum - Get Connected

Approximately 120 of our members participate in our private WhatsApp group with regular sharing of information, mainly around technical support or guidance on cruising areas.  Most questions for help or advice a response within a couple of hours.

We also run winter webinars for enabling members to share technical and cruising information.


Comprehensive Technical Library

We have over 250 articles discussing a range of topics including service tips, maintenance, issue resolution, tuning, equipment and sail handling. All indexed by yacht system.

We also provide links to technical videos provided by X-Yachts GB&I and materials from our Winter Webinars series.


Camaraderie in Cruising or Racing

Recent posts on sailing in Scotland, cruising around Mallorca, exploring the Baltic, and bringing a new X-Yacht back from Denmark.  Read up about our XYOA rallies, Lundy & Bristol, ARC2016, tips for cruising Croatia.  Write-ups on racing RTI and the Fastnet.