Calendar

2 Apr
Fri

Red Funnel Easter Regatta
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!
30 Apr
Fri

St Vaast Race
Organised by JOG this is an 80 mile race across the channel to this pretty French fishing port. Enjoy some fantastic French hospitality ashore before sailing back to Hamble or return by Ferry.
8 May
Sat

Christchurch Bay Race
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!
14 May
Fri

Vice Admiral’s Cup
Fiercely competitive racing in 4 different classes. This is a great event to spectate as the keenest of racers and their yachts will be here. This should be an outstanding visual spectacle as close racing is expected in all classes and no doubt a few surprises too!
30 May
Sun

Swan Rendezvous, Guernsey
A chance to Swan around in good company on the beautiful island of Guernsey. This event attracts a stunning fleet of Swan yachts and offers a friendly racing programme and lots of parties!
4 Jun
Fri

Old Gaffers Festival, Yarmouth
Celebrating over 50 years of gaffers racing in the Solent, it is anticipated that this years festival will attract more than 100 traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet. Not only can you spectate racing amongst the gaff rigged sailing boats, but ther
10 Jun
Thu

International Team Racing
An international team event with racing in 3 classes. Crewed by the cream of amateur yachtsmen, every race counts to the teams overall result! This should be a great one to watch!
19 Jun
Sat

Round the Island Race
The annual Round the Island Race is one of the most popular fixtures on the Solent racing calendar. Attracting around 1700 entries, with some 15,000 participants, it is reputed to be the largest regatta in the world and is a colourful sight not to be missed! Please check for latest availability.
2 Jul
Fri

Cowes, Dinard, St Malo Race
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.
5 Jul
Mon

Westward Cup, Royal Yacht Squadron
THE GLAMOUR OF BIG CLASS CLASSIC YACHT RACING RETURNS TO COWES IN JULY 2010. Organised by the Royal, Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club and Yacht Club de Monaco, this unique event launches a revival of the Big Class classic yacht racing in the Solent. It aims to offer a glance back in history as
10 Jul
Sat

Cork Week
This regatta's reputation precedes it! Held bi-annually it offers the perfect balance between competitive racing and amazing shoreside partying in the tented village. And the craic’s not bad either! Please let us know if you are interested in taking part and we can work with you to create an event
17 Jul
Sat

Solent Race, Island Sailing Club
Second in a series of 3 inshore races c. 30 miles starting and finishing at Cowes. A great day out.
18 Jul
Sun

Cowes Classic Week
This event offers a chance to see some of the grandest old ladies of the sea, as they gather for their annual event in Cowes. It is anticipated that some of the visiting big classic schooners may also take part.
31 Jul
Sat

Cowes Week Regatta
Firmly in our diaries as one of the biggest and best regattas in the world. 8 days of great racing with a fantastic shore programme of entertainment, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display on the Friday night. We offer the opportunity to race or spectate on board a fabulous Swan 55' yacht.
9 Aug
Mon

Pre-Olympic Sailing Regatta
Pre-Olympic Sailing Regatta at Britain’s Olympic venue, Weymouth Skandia’s SAIL FOR GOLD is a key pre-Olympic event which offers a great opportunity to spectate the future medal winners compete in Olympic classes. Key dates this week are Fri 13th for the Paralympic finals and Sat 14th with the m
14 Aug
Sat

Royal Solent Regatta, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
A friendly summer regatta based in this beautiful little port on the Island, sponsored by Tattinger Champagne. This regatta includes an excellent programme of shore entertainment, including lots of fizz and the famous Towers party. It's ideal for client entertaining or a team event.
14 Aug
Sat

Rolex Commodores Cup, Cowes
An international team event with racing in 3 classes. Crewed by the cream of amateur yachtsmen, every race counts to the teams overall result! This should be a great one to watch!
23 Aug
Mon

Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race
Described as the “Everest” of yacht races this is a tough 1760 mile endurance race. It will test boats and crews to the limit. You can spectate the start of this race as the yachts power through the Solent and out of the needles.
10 Sep
Fri

Southampton Boatshow
Why not combine your charter event with a day at the Southampton Boat Show where you can browse amongst the latest launches and boat accessories. It’s a great day out as well as a major retail opportunity!
11 Sep
Sat

Poole and Back Race, JOG
A popular race for those who want a couple of good days racing, without racing overnight. An enjoyable stopover in Poole before racing home the next day.
16 Sep
Thu

Little Britain Challenge Cup
The Little Britain Challenge Cup is the largest annual corporate yachting regatta in Europe with over 200 yachts taking part and around 2000 people racing. It's organised by - and for - the Construction Industry. There are plenty of excellent 'apres-sail' events including lots of parties, late-night
2 Oct
Sat

Nab Tower Race, Island Sailing Club
A great way to end the season with this 33 mile race out of the Eastern Solent around the Tower and back into Cowes.