Isle of Wight GP & Solent Crossing

COMPLETE 3 EVENTS PLUS THE NATIONALS TO QUALIFY FOR THE SERIES AND GET A £50 CREDIT FOR FUTURE EVENTS!

Join the Isle of Wight swarm for another year at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club!

Cross by ferry, or sail across in a group on the Friday afternoon or Saturday morning and sail back to the mainland after racing on Sunday. Solent crossing will be RIB supported and will be able to take trolleys and any gear, including camping stuff, over the water.

The Solent Crossings will be non-competitive, group sails from Stokes Bay. Light wind options will be arranged if the weather doesn't work out. Last year the Friday group crossing enjoyed some of the best WASZP sailing the UK has ever seen in a perfect, sunny downwinder over the Solent! Join the adventure this year!

Accommodation: Camping at Kite Hill is cheap and within walking distance of the club (https://www.kitehillfarm.co.uk/). AirBnBs and other options are available.

Ferry discount:

20% discount using this link (https://book.wightlink.co.uk/book/?clear&aff=120479184) for those travelling to the island after 1720 on Friday. Valid for any return time.

Family/supporters: Activities and race viewing can be organised for supporters whilst on the island.

The IOW swarm can help with all sorts of logistics to ensure sailors have the best time on the island!

The Solent Crossing

• If you need to leave a trailer at Stokes Bay Sailing Club, you must pay the overnight storage fee here: https://webcollect.org.uk/stokesbay-sc/event/overnight-berthing
• Friday evening crossing preferred - Launch at 1915!
• Car parking - do not leave the in the seafront car park. There is free parking on streets nearby, so factor that timing in!
• Throw bags, tents, trolleys and supporters in the RIB
• The RIBs will shadow sailors across the Solent and will tow/rescue where needed

Cancelations made within a week of the event starting will be charged 100% of the entry fee