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.

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Upcoming Events

CRAFT INSURE SUPERNOVA SOUTHERN SERIES

Dec 31st, Tuesday, 2024

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CRAFT INSURE SUPERNOVA NORTHERN SERIES

Dec 31st, Tuesday, 2024

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CRAFT INSURE SUPERNOVA COMBINED SERIES OVERALL

Dec 31st, Tuesday, 2024

THE COMBONED / OVERALL TRAVELLER SERIES EVENTS 2024 ARE NOW PUBLISHED.

PLEASE NOTE THE REMAINING EVENTS IN THE YEAR COUNT TOWARDS THE 2025 SUPERNOVA TRAVELLER SERIES.

Venue: VARIOUS

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CRAFT INSURE SUPERNOVA SOUTHERN TRAVELLER SERIES RESULTS OVERALL 2025

Jan 1st, Wednesday, 2025

Craft Insure Southern Series Results 2025 can be viewed here

Venue: VARIOUS

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CRAFT INSURE SUPERNOVA NORTHERN TRAVELLER SERIES RESULTS OVERALL 2025

Jan 1st, Wednesday, 2025

2025 Northern Travellers Results will be displayed here

Venue: VARIOUS

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Bowmoor SC Winter Supernova Championship

Mar 1st, Saturday, 2025

The Supernova 2025 Championship season starts at the classic Bowmoor SC Winters.

Date TBC

As a Championship event, entry is in advance (see details in the NOR)

Camping and Motorhome spaces are included in the entry fee.

Bowmoor has the perfect combination of a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, excellent facilities and a high standard of event management, as well as a superb extensive stretch of water. This combination makes for an unmissable Top Class event.

Venue: Bowmoor

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CraftInsure Supernova Southern Traveller Series Open

Mar 15th, Saturday, 2025

Cotswold is a great venue and the home club of many of our most successful sailors, so top competition is guaranteed.

Bring your own beverages if anything stronger than tea and coffee is required but be assured, the welcome, food and refreshment at the club, will be excellent.

The club can be open for Friday night campervan and camping / boat drop off arrivals; please direct your access queries to: [email protected] 

The club is 10 minutes away from The Cotswolds so consider combining a top sailing event with sight-seeing in one of the UKs most picturesque locations. Cirencester is a wonderful local town, well worth visiting by day or night!

Venue: Cotswold

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CraftInsure Supernova JATH2 Traveller Series Open

Mar 22nd, Saturday, 2025

The first Craftinsure combined Traveller Series Event of 2025 (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 draw.

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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Supernova Training 1 2025

Apr 5th, Saturday, 2025

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 5th April 2025. Camping and catering are available on site.

Participents must sign on for the training at: TBC

Itinerary: TBC

 

Venue: Chelmarsh

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CraftInsure Supernova JATH3 Traveller Series Open

Apr 6th, Sunday, 2025

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.

 

Venue: Chelmarsh

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CraftInsure Supernova Northern Traveller Series Open

Apr 26th, Saturday, 2025

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.

 

Venue: Bolton

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CraftInsure Supernova Southern Traveller Series Open

May 10th, Saturday, 2025

The POSH sailing event is a National sea sailing draw for single handers. If the Supernovas establish a good turnout,th club may provide a class start. All to be confirmed.

Venue: Paignton

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CraftInsure Supernova Northern Traveller Series Open

May 17th, Saturday, 2025

Filey SC is still to be confirmed.

A fantastic Northern sea sailing event.

Venue: Filey SC

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CraftInsure Supernova Southern Traveller Series Open

May 31st, Saturday, 2025

Cardiff Bay YC are hosts for their Supernova Southern Traveller Open on Saturday 31st  May 2025 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.

 

Venue: Cardiff Bay

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CraftInsure Supernova Northern Traveller Series Open

Jun 7th, Saturday, 2025

NOTE EVENT DATE CHANGED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CLUB

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.

Venue: Winsford Flash

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SUPERNOVA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 27th, Friday, 2025

The Supernova Champs 2021 are at Plymouth

Venue: PLYMOUTH

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Northern Training Event

Jul 26th, Saturday, 2025

The Girton SC Northern Training event details will be confirmed here in due ourse.

Venue: Girton

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CraftInsure Supernova Northern Traveller Series Open

Jul 27th, Sunday, 2025

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 27th July 2025.

Venue: Girton

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CraftInsure Supernova JATH4 Traveller Series Open

Aug 16th, Saturday, 2025

Burton SC is a well loved, nationally central venue, with good facilities and great water.

Venue: Burton

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SUPERNOVA INLAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Aug 30th, Saturday, 2025

Blithfield SC is the Location for the Supernova Inland Championship starting on Saturday 30st August 2025 to Sunday 31st August 2025.

Blithfield has a fabulous stretch of water in the Midlands with good access from most parts of the country.

A warm welcome and great facilities including Camping, galley and bar facilities will be available throughout the event.

Entry is limited to 75 boats and the entry fee includes camping.

Competitors should enter via the link below: TBC

 

Entry Fee is £45 and this includes free camping and free tea and coffee for competitors and guests throughout the event.

The club will be open from 1500hrs on Friday 29th August for early arrivals and a Friday night meal (including a vegan option) will be available.

Breakfast Baps will be available on Saturday and Sunday.

Lunch available on Saturday and lunchtime sanwiches available on Sunday.

Evening meal (including a vegan option) will be available for Saturday.

The Club contact is Doug Rankin: Supernova and General Fleet Captain at
[email protected]

Venue: Blithfield

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CraftInsure Supernova Southern Traveller Series Open

Sep 13th, Saturday, 2025

A Bowmoor SC open in September would be a wonderful thing, but it is yet to be confirmed

Venue: Bowmoor

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CraftInsure Supernova JATH1 2026 Traveller Series Open

Sep 27th, Saturday, 2025

Ogston SC is a fantastic venue and easily accessible in the Midlands.

The club is very friendly and camping will be announced here in good time.

Venue: Ogston

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Southern Supernova Training

Oct 11th, Saturday, 2025

Southern Supernova Training TBC here.

Venue: Haversham

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CraftInsure Supernova Southern Traveller Series Open

Oct 12th, Sunday, 2025

Haversham SC is a fantastic club accessible to all.

Venue: Haversham

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