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Head to the 'Membership' page to join us for an exciting 2026 season!
The UK Europe Class Association is run by a passionate committee of volunteers, all current sailors in the class representing the diverse range of sailors throughout the fleet. The committee welcomes suggestions on how the class could be improved, and offers to help out with the organisational side of the class are always welcomed - each of the friendly faces below will be happy to hear from you!
John Rees
John Rees
Position: Chair
Sail No: GBR 431
Club: Hayling Island SC
About: Having joined the class in 2023, John took on the Chair role at the end of 2025. A regular both on the UK circuit and at Europe events overseas, John's boat is easily recognisable with a striking blue waterline!
Mandy Horton
Mandy Horton
Position: Secretary
Sail No: GBR 388
Club: Grafham Water SC
About: A regular at the front of the Europe fleet and former Ladies UK Europe National Champion, Mandy takes the role of class Secretary. Through liasing with various club's around the country, we are fortunate to enjoy a great racing calendar - racing at a wide range of venues with both standalone and shared events with many other classes.
Pete Bell
Pete Bell
Position: Treasurer & Membership
Sail No: GBR 437
Club: Castle Cove SC
About: Having competed in his first Europe event in 1999, Pete is a regular on the UK Europe circuit - one of the friendliest faces in the fleet! Pete can often be found racing his recently-imported boat on Portland Harbour at his home club of Castle Cove SC.
Ben Harris
Ben Harris
Position: Publicity & Communications
Sail No: GBR 331
Club: Weston SC
About: A national champion in multihull classes, Ben sails the Europe alongside competing in the foiling Waszp class. Ben's work in promoting the class, enhancing it's online presence and growing the Facebook group to build a great community surrounding the class, has been key to the resurgence in Europe sailing in the UK.
Luke Lazell
Luke Lazell
Position: Committee Member
Sail No: GBR 416
Club: Swanage SC
About: Having raced Europe's since his youth, Luke bought his stunning Gerry Ledger built wooden Europe in 2019, and has been a stalwart of the class ever since. Based in Dorset, Luke enjoys sailing his Europe in the rolling waves and chalk cliffs of Swanage bay, a pretty different backdrop to the River Crouch in Essex, where he grew up racing at Up River YC.
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