News & Events – Bart's Bash

20-10-25

HHYC Celebrates Record-Breaking Bart’s Bash Regatta in Sai Kung

On Saturday, 13th September, Hebe Haven Yacht Club (HHYC) kicked of another thrilling year of participation in Bart’s Bash, the world’s largest sailing regatta. With over 56 countries competing for their chosen charities, Hong Kong stepped up its game, brining together a vibrant fleet in the stunning waters of Sai Kung. Despite the scorching heat, […]

23-09-25

How Our Centres Marked Bart’s Bash 2025

Taking place over the weekend of the 13th and 14th of September, the 12th edition of Bart’s Bash was another fantastic occasion. Thousands of water lovers joined in across the globe, and whether they sailed, paddled, raced, fundraised, barbecued, or simply cheered from the shore, they were part of something truly powerful. We hope you all enjoyed […]

15-09-25

uSail Bermuda takes to the water

Find out how uSail Bermuda’s Bart’s Bash went with their update… What a day on the water! 🌊⛵️ Last weekend we wrapped up summer in style with Bart’s Bash Family Fun Day – an incredible mix of racing, paddling, BBQ-ing and pure summer vibes ☀️🍔💙 From the morning Bart’s Bash race start 🏁⛵️ to the […]

14-09-25

Huntington Radio Yacht Club 2025 Race Report

Race Report By Andy Start: DF95 Pursuit Racing 13th September £102.00 was raised for the Andrew “Bart” Simpson Foundation this morning, thank you for everyone that donated 😊 A very strong SW wind greeted the 7 skippers this morning, some arrived with B rigs on but quickly changed up to A’s after the first race. […]

12-09-25

Best of luck to all sailors taking part in Bart’s Bash 2025!

From everyone at Artemis Technologies, we are incredibly proud to support this unique global celebration of sailing in memory of my great friend, Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson. Bart’s Bash is more than just a race, it’s a moment when sailors all over the world come together to celebrate the sport we love, to remember Bart, and to […]

Sir Ben Ainslie wishes best of luck to Bart’s Bash participants

ASF Trustee, Sir Ben Ainslie shares a message ahead of the 12th Bart’s Bash race…     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ben Ainslie (@benainslie)

08-09-25

Andrew Simpson Centre Portsmouth launches incredible raffle

Join in the fun at our Bart’s Bash celebration here at the Andrew Simpson Centre Portsmouth with our big raffle! All money raised goes to the Andrew Simpson Foundation, which helps young people from every background get out on the water and discover the joy of sailing. Tickets are just £2 each – don’t miss your chance […]

01-09-25

A message from Team GB Sailor Micky Beckett

Team GB and British Sailing Team ILCA 7 sailor Micky Beckett has been helping us get prepared for this years Bart’s Bash event, and left us a lovely message. “Support the best cause in sailing which is the Andrew Simpson Foundation.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bart’s Bash (@barts_bash_) […]

14-09-24

Racing the 11th Bart’s Bash at Andrew Simpson Centres

2024 marked the 11th edition of the flagship fundraising race, Bart’s Bash – which saw thousands of sailors take part at different sailing clubs from across the globe. Bart’s Bash is a truly unique event, which sees a complete mix in abilities, ages, and experience compete against not only those on the same start line, but those from […]

27-09-23

Over 120 Sailors Take Part In Bart’s Bash 10 at ASC Portland

“What a wonderful end to Summer 2023, our 10th Annual Bart’s Bash brought together over 120 people from the Weymouth and Portland community, a brilliant event to mark 10 years of transforming young lives through sailing. It was amazing to see such a large mixed fleet with sailors from all backgrounds, kids to adults, beginners […]