Below are listed some of the main
sailing events organised for the Solent this year. Valhalla
Yachting will have one or both of our yachts participating
in or spectating these events.
You can also check the following pages which are updated
regularly: Solent
Sailing
Status key: S = Spectating, P = Participating
Month
Dates
Event
Based
March
Fri 21st to Sun 23rd
Red Funnel Easter Regatta
Solent/Cowes
The first regatta of the season. Sailing on tight Solent courses which are designed to emphasise crew work and boat handling. A great team builder!
April
Sat 12th
Nab Tower Race (JOG)
Cowes/Solent
A great way to shake down for the season with this 33 mile race out of the Eastern Solent around the Tower and back into Cowes.
May
Sat 17th
Christchurch Bay Race
Christchurch Bay/Solent
Organised by the Island Sailing Club this is one of a series of 3 races, which can also be entered individually. The longest of the races which takes you out of the Western Solent to Christchurch Bay and back to Cowes. It’s a good days sailing!
Fri 30 May to Sun 1st June
Vice Admiral Cup
Solent/English Channel
Fiercely competitive racing in 4 classes.
June
Sat 21st
Round Britain Powerboat Race
Solent
This is Swan’s most
popular racing yacht and offers a very competitive fleet.
Why not watch the battle of the Swan’s from the comfort
of one of our beautiful Swan 55’s.
Sun 15th to Wed 18th
Quarter Ton Cup
Solent
This regatta draws together a group of fanatic sailors and boat designers with their vessels from different eras to unite at this recently revived event.
Sat 28th June
JP Morgan ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Solent/English Channel
This annual race anti-clockwise round the Isle of Wight now attracts around 1700 entries and is probably the largest regatta in the world. It is a colourful spectacle not to be missed! Please check for availability.
Sun 29th - Sun 6th July
Rolex Commodores Cup
Cowes
Running alongside the
Six Metre Regatta, this offers a chance to see some of
the grandest old ladies of the sea, as they gather for
their annual event in Cowes.
July
Fri 11th
Cowes, Dinard, St Malo Race
Cowes
Cross channel racing at its best, with a warm French welcome in the pretty port of St Malo. 164 miles. Jointly organized by RORC and JOG.
Bookmark this page and check back regularly
for updates. Check
availability.
DID
YOU KNOW...?
Cowes Week 2008 is on the 2nd to the
9th August. Both Valhalla
and Galiana will be racing in the regatta. Cowes Week 2008
is always extremely popular so please contact us as
soon as possible if you want to charter any of our yachts to
spectate or participate in this world famous regatta.
