WOSC 8 Hour Race Race start time, on the water at 11:00hrs
PLEASE JOIN US FOR FUN FUN FUN!
Please turn up for 10:00hrs if you wish to join a team and don't have one - (or join conversations in club WhatsApp groups like the crewing one or the women's one).
We very much welcome new sailors to join in the fun, even if you only wish to crew, but you'd be welcome to helm of course. Rule number one is to have fun. (second to the other rule number one, which is to not crash.)
This is a fun, family Event - 30th August 2026 - this aims to be a social event, so ideal if you're new and wish to meet some other sailors and families.
Juniors are allowed to sail too, although they normally team up against the adults so watch out for those cheeky little things, they overtake when you least expect. There's also prizes for the winning junior team so two chances to win.
Bring your own picnic for the day, and pre-order food for the evening. Please be aware that there will be no access to the BBQ and limited access to the galley. We have organised food including vegetarian options for the evening (see below for how to pre-order), and the bar is open so bring your spending money. We have live band Rockingham playing classic rock covers in the evening, followed by music inside the clubhouse after dark.
Evening food will be a choice between beef burger or hot dog with salad, coleslaw and spicy rice, with vegan/veggie burgers or sausages available. Also on offer will be a selection of sauces. All meal options are £12.95. This food will be served from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, but needs to be ordered and paid for by 24 August at the latest, by using this food order registration link.
Visiting teams are welcome, so do invite sailors from outside the club.
Camping is available on Saturday and Sunday night.
Racing information:
Race briefing - 10:30hrs by the garage (near club house)
Race start time 11:00hrs
General Handicap Event
Rules - Minimum team size 6, to race two boats per team (one single handed, one crewed) for 8 hours changing the complete crew every 2 laps.
Prizes given on the day, prize for the winning junior team.
