Racing Programme 2008-2009

Manches Cup: 16th to 18th May 2008
Cork Week: 12th to 18th July 2008
Round the Island Race: Saturday 20th June 2009
Cowes Week: 1st to 9th August 2009
Little Britain Challenge Cup: 11th to 14th September 2008

Round the Island Race 2009

The 2009 Round the Island Race is set to be a great event with up to 2000 yachts competing to sail around the Isle of Wight. This is the largest racing fleet in the world, so why not join in what will be the spectacle of the year.

Saturday 20th June 2009

Cost includes the following:

Friday Evening:
Wine/Beer reception on board White Oryx IV
Supper at the Yachtsman's Bar at the Master Builder's House Hotel.

Saturday:
Breakfast & Lunch on board White Oryx IV
Racing Fees
Crew Shirt

Sunday:
Breakfast on board White Oryx IV

Antigua Race Week 2009

Preparations are now under way for next year's trip to the Caribbean.
Antigua is the destination, and Antigua Sailing Week is the event. For those of you who have not been before, Antigua Sailing Week can be described as Sun, Fun and lots of Rum!! Oh, and a week of very exciting racing! In 2009 Southwest Yachting will be based at Nelsons Dockyard in English Harbour, right in the middle of all the festivities. Our yacht will be a beautiful Beneteau 51. Nine berths are available and should be booked early to avoid disappointment. Call us now or enquire through the web site.

Date: April 2009

Cost includes the following:

Return Flights to Antigua.
Berth aboard an Oceanis 51
Race entry/Measurement fees.
Breakfast & Lunch (Evening meals are taken ashore).
Transfers to and from Antigua airport.
Crew Shirt.

Fastnet Race - Race Start 2009

Described by many as one of the toughest yacht races in the world. 730 Miles of the most fantastic racing, Are you up for it!!!

Join our Fastnet campaign in 2009. The campaign consists of two training weekends, two qualification races and then the Fastnet, 25 days of exhilarating sailing!!!

Call us now for a chat about what is involved or enquire through the web page.