Representing Great Britain, the team from Burnham Sailing Club took part in the 2025 Sailing Champions League final in Kiel, Germany, from July 11 to 13, finishing 24th out of 33 teams from 14 countries.
The sailors are looking to compete in the 2026 Sailing Champions League. (Image: Burnham Sailing Club) Flynn Davies, the team’s helm, said: “The racing has been so intense – such a high standard throughout.
“We had to fight for every place, but it’s been an incredible experience.
“A big shout out to Clarke & Carter for supporting us – we couldn’t have done it without them.”
The Burnham crew of Flynn Davies, Chay Taylor, Niamh Davies, and Ellen Morley finished ahead of fellow British teams from Marconi Sailing Club and the Royal Thames Yacht Club Academy, marking the highest-ever placing by a UK team in the competition.
All four sailors started as cadets at Burnham Sailing Club, developing their skills on the River Crouch before progressing through national and international RS Tera and Feva class events.
Their journey has brought pride to the Burnham community and put the club on the global sailing map.
Tom Sadler, commodore of Burnham Sailing Club, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled with what the team has achieved.
“To see our small club not just racing at this level, but finishing as the top UK entry, is something really special.
“They’ve done themselves, the club, and the country proud.
“It’s been inspiring to watch their journey, and we’re all so excited to see where it takes them next.”
The team competed in unpredictable, gusty conditions over three days and secured a third-place finish in one of the final races.
Their place at the SCL final was earned through consistent results in the 2024 British Keelboat League.
The sailors are now aiming for the 2026 Sailing Champions League, with qualification events starting later this month.
For more information about the team and their supporters, visit www.burnhamsailingclub.co.uk and www.clarkeandcarter.co.uk.