Latest Updates and News
19/06/08 - Sheppey has record turn out of Darts and the event was rated by all to be a huge success, particulalry for winners Dave and Louise Roberts. Results...
26/05/08 - Strong winds prevented any racing from happening at Bridlington, but didn't stop competitors from having a great time. Geoff and Jenny Lloyd win the Northern Circuit prize.
09/05/08 - A big thank you to all the sponsors of the 2008 National Championships Copyrite, Towergate Mardon, Laser, Fluid Boat Services, WH Insurance Consultants, Pusser's Rum (Cellar Trends), Windsport and Rosie and Charlie Hillier
06/05/08 - Dan Norman and Mel Rogers win the 2008 Uk Dart 18 National Championships at Parkstone Yacht Club. Results...
03/05/08 - Current World Champions, Dan Norman and Mel Rogers, lead the Uk National Championships after 3 races on day 1. Provisional Results...
02/04/08 - If you've not yet booked your accommodation for the 2008 Nationals at Parkstone Yacht Club, this list may help. Accommodation...
27/03/08 - Post your Nationals entry today to take advantage of the early bird discount. Notice of Race now available Notice of Race...
25/03/08 - At Dee sailing club for the 2nd event of the TT series, those that patiently sat out the +35knot winds on Saturday were rewarded with 4 excellent races in F4-5 conditions on Sunday. Credit goes to Starlight Coaching (Race Management) for ensuring quick turnarounds between races. Results...
20/03/08 - Laser, Towergate Mardon and Copyrite announce sponsorship for the UK National Championships to be held at Parkstone Yacht Club Sponsors...
06/03/08 - The early bird gets the discount! Submit your entry for the Nationals before 31st March and save over 14% on the entry fee. Entry form...
04/03/08 - Get your crew kitted out and support your class. UKIDA branded clothing is now available from Ocean World, with a small percentage of the price being returned to UKIDA to help run your class.Show me...
04/03/08 - Under 21s (where helm and crew are both under 21) may have free temporary membership for all UKIDA events (including TTs and Nationals). Entry fee to event must still be paid to host club.
20/02/08 - Want to win a brand new jib? You'll have to enter GP1 at Rutland. More info...
04/02/08 - The traditional Dart 18 Teach-in at Grafham Water has unfortunately had to be cancelled this year, but all is not lost! Brian Phipps (top catamaran coach and ex-Dart 18 National Champion) of Windsport has come forward with a proposal. The result is that the Dart18 2008 Teach-in will be hosted by Windsport's Cat Clinic in Falmouth Cornwall. More info... Entry form...
31/01/08 - UKIDA Teach-in 2008 cancelled, see posting on chatpage by the Chairman for more information. Chat Page...
18/01/08 - Worlds 2008, entry fee can be paid to UKIDA, see Jenny's message on chat page for details.Chat Page...
15/01/08 - If you have not received your winter edition of the Art of Dart magazine and your free 2008 diary, listing the 2008 UKIDA events, please check that Jenny has your correct details. Contact Jenny...
14/12/07 - International Events page updated with info on World Championships for the next two years Events...
12/11/07 - Parkstone will not be re-run, see posting by the Chairman for more info. Chat page...
12/11/07 - Dan Norman wins the Single Handed Championships at Rutland. A good turnout of 28 boats and gusty conditions on Saturday made for a challenging and entertaining weekend. Results...
12/11/07 - 2008 UK fixtures now confirmed. Events...
05/11/07 - Rumour has it, there are going to be some world class international sailors at this weekend's Single Handed Championships. Will they show the same class without a jib and crew? Is this your chance to beat them? Notice of Race...
17/10/07 - Final TT of the 2007 season has been rescheduled for the 24/25 November at Parkstone. Discounted entry for those who entered the previous failed attempt.
15/10/07 - Parkstone, the final event for the 2007 TT series was becalmed, not a single race sailed. Will the event be rescheduled? Watch this space to find out.
24/09/07 - The penultimate TT for 2007, held at Pentewan, was won by Alan & Fiona Kernick. Results...
16/09/07 - Marco wins his first TT, when the 2nd day of racing at Bridlington is blown off.
03/09/07 - Britain rules the Lake. Lake Garda, venue for the 2007 Dart 18 World Championships, was truly ruled by the British sailors when they took all three podium positions. Congratulations to Dan Norman and Mel Rogers for securing a definitive victory.
26/07/07 - Brits dominate the podium at the French Nationals. Well done to Gareth Owen and Will Thompson for winning, Dave and Louise Roberts for finishing second and Joanna Jones-Pierce, crewing for Herve Le Maux, finishing third.
23/07/07 - Although Neil Rosie and Alan McIntosh took 5 out of 6 bullets to win the Helensburgh TT, racing in the light airs was reported as being very close. Results...
09/07/07 - The sun shines at Snettisham. Alan and Fiona Kernick win Grand Prix (TT) 5. Results...
25/06/07 - Dave and Louise Roberts win their first Dart 18 National Championships on a wet and windy weekend at Worthing.
11/06/07 - Dan Norman and Mel Rogers are the new Inland Champions, showing consistant form with three 1sts and a 2nd at Datchet in extremely light and frustrating conditions.
08/06/07 - National Championships re-scheduled for Worthing, which will also remain a TT.
29/05/07 - National Championships held at WPNSA fail to achieve minimum of three races when strong winds kept competitors ashore on Sunday and Monday. Geoff Sherwood is winner of this Dart Open of two races, but National Championships will be re-scheduled.
15/05/07 - Strong winds reduced TT number 3, held at Stokes Bay Sailing Club over the weekend of 12th & 13th May, to a one race event. Results...
08/05/07 - South African Darts are built to win. Carnac
09/04/07 - The second TT held, in glorious sunshine, at Dee Sailing Club over the Easter weekend was won by Alan & Fion a Kernick. Results...
01/04/07 - First TT for the 2007 season held at Netley Sailiing Club over the weekend 24th and 25th March got off to a cold and windy start on the Saturday. Sunday proved to be milder abd the event was won by Dan Norman. Results...
