Forthcoming Events May 21 - July 9

In addition to club racing there are a number of events taking place over the next couple of months.

Firstly over the weekend of May 21 and 22 as well as club racing we have the Southern Championships for Europes, as well as Open meetings for Lasers, Radials, 4.7s, Supernovas, Lightning 368s and Streakers. There is no need to be a member of the class associations to take part and in the case of the Laser classes you can take part using a replica sail. Entry fees for club members are £10 for Europes and Supernovas who are racing on both days and £5 for all the other classes who are racing on just one of the days. Full details are on the club website.

In addition on the Sunday, in between club races, we will be entertained by Powerboat P1 AquaX racing.

June 4th is a long distance race for all boats at no extra cost for club members. The race is expected to last 2-3 hours and will explore more distant parts of Southampton Water. Although not compulsory, participants are recommended to carry an easily accessible orange hand held flare. Flares will be for sale at the club. We will be joined in this race by most of the Fast Cats which will be taking part in:-

June 5th is the Solent Slog for fast multi-handed catamarans. The mass start will be at 10:00 or shortly after and is a good spectacle.

June 25th is the club open day. Entry for visitors is from 11:00 with last entry at 15:00. It is an opportunity for you to bring friends to see what we get up to. We also need you to help out by making suitable craft available to take people out for a short sail or just taking people out in the club boats. We also hope to have some less usual craft. If you can lend any spare buoyancy aids or spray tops it would be much appreciated. There is a club race in the evening followed by a barbecue. You will need to bring your own produce to barbecue but salads will be available. We are endeavouring to arrange some live music and the committees will be there for you to meet and lobby.

June 26th is the club’s Junior Fun Regatta for under 16s. Entry is restricted to 30 participants. Details of this were in your membership pack but if you need to see them again or want more information please contact Maggie Futcher. Maggie’s email and phone number are in your yearbook.

July 9th is the RYA National Pirate Day. We will be raising funds for Sailability. There will be spot prizes for best dressed boats or pirates. Watch out for more details and bring some extra cash with you.

Julius Mach (Sailing Secretary)