About Bart’s Bash
Our flagship sailing race, connecting sailing communities all over the world
Join us this year for our flagship fundraising event, connecting sailing communities all over the world in an annual participation campaign: together we transform lives through sailing!
Bart’s Bash is the flagship annual event of the Andrew Simpson Foundation, inspired by Olympic Gold and Silver medalist Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson MBE who passionately believed that everyone should have the chance to try sailing and enjoy the many benefits that it brings.
“Members and friends of all ages, experience and aspiration took part, in a true reflection of the Bart’s Bash ethos; for some this was was the first time they had ever raced and for others it is the only race they will enter this year – that is how special an event Bart’s Bash is” – Redesmere Sailing Club
2023 Results
Who Led the Way!
Results by Country
Sailors by Country
| 1 | United Kingdom |  |
| 2 | South Africa |  |
| 3 | Antigua and Barbuda |  |
Top Sailors - Dinghy
Sailability
| 1 | Tom Hepburn (57th) | |
| 2 | Philip Hall (73rd) | |
| 3 | Michael Gill (126th) | |
Top Venues
Sailors by Club
| 1 | Andrew Simpson Centre - Portland | |
| 2 | UKLA | |
| 3 | CIRCOLO NAUTICO CHIOGGIA |  |
Bart’s Bash 2024
How To Take Part in Bart’s Bash
Step 1
Nominate
Your Event Organiser
This person is going to be the main point of contact between your venue and the Bart’s Bash team for all notifications and information.
Step 2
Register
Your Venue
Each venue will be able to register online here to receive the latest event updates, connect with your wider sailing community and customise your fundraising and race page.
Step 3
Use
ASF Resources
Use Bart’s Bash resources downloadable here to help you run your event and encourage your entire membership to participate in this global race.
Step 4
Officers
and Safety Crew
Ensure there is the usual team of race officers and safety crew, fully briefed on race requirements prior to the day.
Step 5
Gather
Your Participants
Step 6
Involve
the local community
Use this opportunity to involve your wider local community by encouraging sign up from individuals who would not ordinarily actively participate in sailing.
Step 7
Upload
your results
Step 8
Tell
everyone!
Make the most of your local press and shout about your clubs involvement as much as you can to encourage your community to come sailing!
Step 1
Nominate
Your Event Organiser
This person is going to be the main point of contact between your venue and the Bart’s Bash team for all notifications and information.
Step 2
Register
Your Venue
Each venue will be able to register online here to receive the latest event updates, connect with your wider sailing community and customise your fundraising and race page.
Step 3
Use
ASF Resources
Use Bart’s Bash resources downloadable here to help you run your event and encourage your entire membership to participate in this global race.
Step 4
Officers
and Safety Crew
Ensure there is the usual team of race officers and safety crew, fully briefed on race requirements prior to the day.
Step 5
Gather
Your Participants
Step 6
Involve
the local community
Use this opportunity to involve your wider local community by encouraging sign up from individuals who would not ordinarily actively participate in sailing.
Step 7
Upload
your results
Step 8
Tell
everyone!
Make the most of your local press and shout about your clubs involvement as much as you can to encourage your community to come sailing!
Giving back to the Community
Supporting the Andrew Simpson Foundation
Bart’s Bash is the flagship annual event of the Andrew Simpson Foundation. We are inspired by the memory of Olympic Gold and Silver medallist Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson MBE, who passionately believed that everyone should have the chance to try sailing and enjoy the many benefits that it brings.
Use Bart’s Bash as your mass participation event platform and fundraise for the Andrew Simpson Foundation or your own club, venue or community project. Visit our Fundraising page for more information.
Since its inception, the event has successfully raised funds for the ASF which in turn has helped a huge number of sailing projects in our local communities and across the world and we encourage our supporters to consider making a donation to the ASF.
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Keeping up to Date
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 […]
26-09-23
Isle of Wight Clubs Join Together for Bart’s Bash 2023
Twenty competitors from across the Island took part in a Charity Event raising over £300 in aid of the Andrew Simpson Foundation at Brading Haven YC last Friday representing Brading Haven YC, Ryde Model YC & Brook YC. Bart’s Bash is the flagship annual event of the Andrew Simpson Foundation, inspired by Olympic Gold and […]