The Cowes – Dinard – St Malo race is one of the oldest events in the RORC racing calendar. The race will provide the team with a varied and interesting course, as once we have headed west out of the Solent, our first natural race markers are the amazing Channel Islands, which often prove challenging to negotiate as we fly towards the Breton Coast.
Being 151 n.mile, this is a great opportunity to gain and develop your skills and knowledge and will add to your nautical miles which will allow you to compete in Fastnet.
Famous for being a fishing town, depending on how the race goes, we hope to explore the streets, soak in the atmosphere and enjoy their specialities, food! Before cruising back to Hamble.
Hamble
11th July, 1st Warning Signal 10:50am
Join us for a crew dinner on shore and stay on board for an early start the following morning.
You are welcome to join the morning of July 11th for the sail to Cowes, but please be aware that we will be leaving promptly at 9:00am.
8:00 – Meet at the boat in Hamble where we will prepare for the race
9:00 – Set off for Cowes
10:50 – First Warning Signal
With a 151 mile race we should arrive in St Malo approximately 24 hrs after departure (weather dependent)
We’ll rest here briefly, use the facilities and depart for Hamble in the evening
If you want to stay for the Prize Giving, it is scheduled for 10:00 on July 14th. You will need to find your own local accommodation and transportation back to Hamble or wherever you wish to go next.
All being well, we’ll be back in Hamble on Sunday evening, we may arrive back into Hamble on Monday so please ensure you don’t have any prior commitments for this day.
“When you have a great crew and a strong skipper even the rough weather can be dealt with. Looking forward to sailing again soon with SRA.”
