The only way to sail in style!

The Supernova is a "one design" single handed sailing dinghy of 4.3 metres length with an 8 square metre fully-battened mylar sail ...

The only way to sail in style!

... It was originally designed and built by Mark Giles (Mk 1). After a redesign by Hartley Boats and Phil Morrison, the Supernova became stiffer as the Mark 2 with better flared hull and open transom ...

The only way to sail in style!

 ... Is is now built in epoxy (Mk2e) and is a stunning and popular boat, with a roomier and drier cockpit than a Laser.

The only way to sail in style!

The Class Association celebrated 25 years in 2021 and has a growing membership of active Supernova enthusiasts.

The only way to sail in style!

The Supernova class are very friendly, welcoming and helpful, a great family but a very competitive fleet.

Did you know the first supernova Sail Number 357 is still sailing. This boat came 4th in the 2016 Nationals at Llandudno!

Our events are very popular - we get over 120 entries for our National Championships. Also we now have both North and South Open events, with combined competition in the Midlands.

The ideal weight range is between 60 and 90kgs. It's easy to sail and righting the boat after a capsize is a breeze. We also have a small sail for those extra windy days.

Did you know that the Supernova suits both recreational and racing sailors. Although a 'one design' boat, you can upgrade 'non-major' components to suit your own preferences.

Our Class membership fees are great value at only £15 per year. You can join on this website and you don't even need to own a Supernova!

The hull shape gives you a stable but exciting ride, the side-decks are comfortable, tacking and gybing is easy. On the plane, the Supernova is even more exciting Smile

The only way to sail in style!

The Association offers free training at our Training days. You can also pick up free hints and tips on this website.

Latest news

New sail

Hartley Boats have launched a new sail for the Supernova

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Improved Cunningham and Halyard - Modification Articles

Hi everyone, I hope your Autumn sailing is going well. I have now released 2 new modification articles as promised. One looking at improvements to the cunningham so that it actually releases properly, and the other at improved halyard arrangements to prevent the mainsail slipping down the mast. Both are available HERE

Upcoming Events

CraftInsure Combined (North and South) Traveller Series Open

Mar 23rd, Saturday, 2024

The first Craftinsure combined Traveller Series Event of 2023 (In both the North and South Series) is at one of the core class clubs, Bartley SC.

Bartley SC hosts one of the largest fleets of the Supernova Class and both the Northern and Southern Traveller Series Champions 2022 are based here, so the turnouts and competion are always top drawer.

The large water allows classic courses and the club is very accessible from the M5 and M42.

The club also has excellent galley and club house facilities.

Venue: Bartley

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Combined (North and South) Supernova Class Training

Apr 6th, Saturday, 2024

The Combined (Northern and Southern) Supernova Class coaching event at Chelmarsh SC will be coached by The Supernova 2022 National Champion, Matt Thursfield, on Saturday 6th April 2024. Camping and catering are available on site.

Participents must sign on for the training at:

 

Itinerary:

Breakfast and hot drinks served by Chelmarsh SC.

Boats rigged by 10:30am

Rigging and tuning session to suit the conditions.

On the water session assessing static and dynamic tuning.

Debrief ashore followed by a free sandwich lunch and hot drinks provided by the club.

PM session to suit the conditions, comprising of a briefing and sailing drills, followed by fun short races.

The final debrief ashore will be followed by a chippy run and a social evening with music at the bar.

Venue: Chelmarsh

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CraftInsure combined (North and South) Supernova Traveller Series Open

Apr 7th, Sunday, 2024

Chelmarsh SC has an excellent stretch of water and is situated in glorious Shropshire; near to Bridgenorth and Ironbridge, not to be missed by any travellers wishing to see a beautiful part of England.

As well as really good water the club has excellent facilities and offers a welcome second to none.

Camping is available on-site for tents and campervans.

The entry fee includes breakfast and lunch, plus all day hot drinks.

A Saturday Night Social is scheduled with music and the bar, for early arrivals and those attending the training.

Please sign on for this event using the link below:

Venue: Chelmarsh

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CraftInsure Northern Traveller Series Open

Apr 27th, Saturday, 2024

Bolton SC is a jewel of the North, out in the wilds above the city, set on Belmont Resevoir. Natural beauty abounds; club history surrounds, the local welcome is simply wonderful. But these guys can race, so the very large local Supernova fleet (2nd largest in the UK) will provide fantastic competitive sailing on epic water.

The gates will open from 0830 on Saturday 27th April.

Camping is available at the club with prior arrangement. Travellers wishing to arrive the night before should contact TBC before Friday to make provision to access the club and dinghy park.

The entry fee for the event is £TBC which will include lunch and hot drinks throughout the day.

The Bar will be open for the pm prize giving.

Venue: Bolton

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CraftInsure Southern Traveller Series Open

May 11th, Saturday, 2024

Cardiff Bay YC are hosts for their Supernova Southern Traveller Open on Saturday 11th May 2024 on their none tidal inland lake. This is an historic club, with fabulous facilities and a local Supernova fleet keen to engage with the Traveller fleet.

As the club is in the centre of the capital city, it is an ideal venue to bring your family for shops, restaurants, castle tours, museums, picturesque walks etc etc.

As with all opens registration and payment will be available on the day.

Staying at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club

Cardiff Bay Yacht Club visitors can bring their cars in to the club for unloading/loading but must use the overflow carpark adjacent to the club for parking during the day.

Up to 3 motorhomes / campervans can be accommodated on the Friday night in the club boatyard/carpark with water and electrical hook-up but must move to the overflow carpark adjacent to the club on Saturday / during the day.

Unfortunately motorhomes / campervans cannot be accommodated on the Saturday night at the club.

Contact the Cardiff Bay Yacht Club office during business hours on +44 (0)29 2066 6627 to arrange.

Early arrivals

If you wish to drop your boat on the Friday evening, please contact TBC in advance and arrangements will be made to meet you at the club.

Gates will open from 0800 on Saturday 11th May 2024.

Venue: Cardiff Bay

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Sea Champs 2024

Jun 1st, Saturday, 2024

The First Sea Champs in several years at the wonderful South Devon Coast is scheduled for June this year.

Venue: Exe

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CraftInsure Northern Traveller Series Open Series

Jun 15th, Saturday, 2024

Winsford Flash SC has a strong and growing Supernova fleet, and enjoyed a 29 boat turnout at the event in 2023. Several members of the home fleet are actively engaged in the Traveller Series.

The club has a 90 Acre lake and is situated in the 'Cheshire Broads' so is an ideal challenge for inland sailors.

Camping for vans and tents is available on site.

Galley, bar and full shower and changing facilities will be available.

The club facilities are to a very good standard, and the club is experienced in hosting vibrant fleet open meetings.

Venue: Winsford Flash

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SUPERNOVA NATIONALS 2024

Jun 28th, Friday, 2024

Plas Heli is the Welsh national Sailing Centre.

A fabulous venue with a sheltered launching beech adjoining the idylic Cardigan bay sailing area.

Good on-site camping facilities for tents and campervans.

Good social event facilities on site, and many local beauty spots to visit on the famous Llyn Peninisula, including Abersoch, just a few miles away..

 

Venue: Plas Heli - Welsh National Sailing Centre

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Supernova Northern Training

Jul 20th, Saturday, 2024

The Northern Traveller Series Training event has been designed as a whole weekend 'Training, Social and Racing Getaway Break'.

Girton Sailing Club will welcome campers and campervans FOC from Friday pm onwards.

There is plenty of room for all, and the club offers electrical hookups, galley and bar facilities throughout the event weekend.

Training is on the Saturday, coached by Alistair Goodwin, an RYA Racing Dinghy Coach and the Supernova National Champion 2021 and 2023.

Visitors are welcome to join in club Pursuit Racing on Friday evening, training on Saturday is to be followed by an evening social, and the Northern Traveller Series event is scheduled for the Sunday.

The training itinerary will be as follows:

Northern Series Class Coaching (open to all class members).

2021 and 2023 Supernova Class National Champion and RYA Class Coach, Alistair Goodwin, will lead the coaching.

The exact content for the day is subject to change depending on the wind. But the timings will be as follows:
 
- 10:00 Briefing, rigged but not changed.
 
- Morning session will be based around rig set up to get the boat moving quickly in the conditions of the day.
 
- We will have a lunch break in the middle of the day to review the morning and form a plan for the afternoon.
 
- The afternoon session will be focused on boat handling skills to get the boat off the start line and around the course.
 
- The day will end with a debrief, hopefully with some video and time for a Q and A session.
 
- Aiming to wrap up by 17:00

Venue: Girton

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Craftinsure Northern Supernova Traveller Series Open

Jul 21st, Sunday, 2024

Girton Sailing Club is the host for a whole weekend 'Training, Social and Racing Getaway Break'.

GSC has a keen travelling and growing Supernova fleet.

Girton Sailing Club will welcome campers and campervans FOC from Friday pm onwards.

There is plenty of room for all, and the club offers electrical hookups, galley and bar facilities throuout the event weekend.

Training is on the Saturday; visitors are welcome to join in club Pursuit Racing on Friday evening, training on Saturday to be followed by an evening social, and the Northern Traveller Series event is scheduled for the Sunday 21st July 2024.

Venue: Girton

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Craftinsure Supernova North and South Traveller Series

Aug 17th, Saturday, 2024

Burton SC is a well loved, nationally central venue, with good facilities and great water. Camping and open meeting meal deal (breakfast bap, lunch and all day hot drinks) is available by pre-registration (paid for on the day at registration confirmation in person).

Burton Sailing Club is looking forward to welcoming the Supernova Class and their friends and followers again for hopefully another fantastic racing event.

 

Venue: Burton

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Supernova Inland Championship 2024

Aug 31st, Saturday, 2024

Blithfield SC is the Location for the Supernova Inland Championship starting on Saturday 31st August 2024 to Sunday 1st September 2024. Blithfield has a fabulous stretch of water in the Midlands with good access from most parts of the country.

Camping, galley and bar facilities will be available.



Venue: Blithfield

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Craftinsure Supernova North & South Traveller Series Open

Sep 14th, Saturday, 2024

The first of the new season 'joined at the hip' combined Northern and Southern Traveller event will be held at Ogston SC.

This iconic water has all the facilities and Open Meeting expertise to ensure a fabulous event.

Free camping available on the Friday and Saturday nights.

 

Venue: Ogston

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Craftinsure Supernova Southern Traveller Series Open

Sep 28th, Saturday, 2024

Always a popular event, just South of the Cotswolds and convenient for a mini-break. Bring the whole family and camp or motorhome in the club grounds next to the lake.

 

TBC

 

Venue: Bowmoor

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Supernova Southern Series Training Event

Oct 12th, Saturday, 2024

A Supernova Training Event with camping and Saturady night social.

Venue: Haversham

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Craftinsure Supernova Southern Traveller Series Open

Oct 13th, Sunday, 2024

Haversham SC is a Southern Series Event, it is well placed and also counts, as do all Supernova Traveller Opens, towards the overall Traveller Series Championship results. So all are welcome to enjoy the cosy water, warm welcome and ample bar, galley and club facilities.

A social event is planned before the Traveller event on Saturday night. Food and hot drinks will be available at lunchtime and also from 0800 for the early arrivals. Camping on site is available the night before the event and can be booked on the entry form.

 

Venue: Haversham

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CRAFT INSURE SUPERNOVA SOUTHERN SERIES

Dec 31st, Tuesday, 2024

Venue: -

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CRAFT INSURE SUPERNOVA NORTHERN SERIES

Dec 31st, Tuesday, 2024

Venue: -

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CRAFT INSURE SUPERNOVA COMBINED SERIES OVERALL

Dec 31st, Tuesday, 2024

Venue: -

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