Sunsail Yacht Racing
We are the only large charter business in The Solent with an RYA Affiliated Yacht Club, and therefore able to offer racing under the official rules of race sailing. As a Solent Cruising and Racing Association member, we pay for use and upkeep of the SCRA racing buoys (the yellow special marks) in The Solent area, and can use the official Racing Mark List.
As an SCRA member we work with all other yacht clubs in The Solent area and harbour authorities to ensure that your regatta is safe from shipping, risk assessed as per local notice to mariners' legal requirement and not delayed due to other yacht club events using the same marks.
Cowes Week
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Cowes Week is the most famous yacht racing event in the world. This grand old race attracts more than 1,000 boats and 8,000 competitors, and we can put you right in the heart of the action. Learn more about Cowes Week
Round The Island Race
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Round the Island Race 2018 in association with Cloudy Bay is one of the of the largest multi-class regattas in the world. Join Sunsail Events at the most exciting and unique events in the sailing calendar. Learn more about Round the Island Race
The GILL Sunsail Racing Series
Enjoy round the cans racing in The Solent on board one of our identically matched fleet of Sunsail Match First 40s. Test your mettle in a level playing field where skill and experience are everything. Learn more about Sunsail Racing Series
Where to see us next - Boat shows
| Boat shows | Where? | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Boat Show | Southampton, UK | 13-22 September 2019 |
2019 UK sailing events calendar
| Sunsail racing events | Where? | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Portsmouth, UK | 16-17 March 2019 | |
| Portsmouth, UK | 30 -31 March 2019 | |
| Portsmouth, UK | 13-14 April 2019 | |
| Drinks Trade Regatta | Portsmouth, UK | 10-12 May 2019 |
| Automotive Challenge Cup | Portsmouth, UK | 6 June 2019 |
The Gill Sunsail Racing Series Chapter 4 Inshore racing, including the Sunsail Portsmouth Regatta and the Professional Services Cup | Portsmouth, UK | 15-16 June 2019 |
| The Springboard Hospitality Cup | Portsmouth, UK | 17-18 June 2019 |
| Round The Island Race | Isle of Wight | 29 June 2019 |
| Co-Operation Ireland | Portsmouth, UK | 20 June 2019 |
| Cowes Week | Isle of Wight, UK | 10-17 August 2019 |
| The Investec Finance Challenge | Isle of Wight, UK | August 2019 |
| Little Britain Challenge Cup | Isle of Wight, UK | 14 September 2019 |
| The Wooden Spoon Regatta | Portsmouth, UK | 11 September 2019 |
| Southampton Sailing Week | Southampton, UK | September 2019 |
| Portsmouth, UK | 21-22 September 2019 | |
| The Moore Blatch Silicon Cup Regatta | Isle of Wight, UK | 26-27 September 2019 |
| British Marine Industry Regatta | Portsmouth, UK | 1 October 2019 |
| Portsmouth, UK | 5-6 October 2019 | |
| Portsmouth, UK | TBC |
Contact us on 023 9222 2221 or email [email protected]
Sunsail School and Events
Lock Approach
Port Solent, Hampshire
PO6 4TJ
Opening hours Sunsail UK Events Team
Monday to Friday 0900 to 1730 all year round. Please contact a member of the Sunsail Events Team for Joining Instructions.
Opening hours Base and Reception
Mon- Thu 0800 - 2000; Friday 0800 to 2000; Saturday 0800 to 1000; Sunday 1500 – 2000 when an event is running.
Contact Numbers
Reception for delayed arrival 02392 222 336 (Within base opening hours)
Emergency Sunsail UK operations 02392 222 277 (outside base opening hours only)
Overseas sailing events calendar
| Sailing event | Where? | Date |
|---|---|---|
| St. Maarten Heineken Regatta | St. Martin | 5 March - 8 March, 2020 |
| BVI Spring Regatta | BVI | 30 March - 5 April, 2020 |
| Antigua Sailing Week | Antigua | 25 April- 1 May, 2020 |
| Tahiti Pearl Regatta | Tahiti | 5 May- 9 May 2020 |
| Hamilton Island Race Week | Hamilton Island, Australia | 17 August - 24 August, 2019 |
| Phuket King's Cup Regatta | Thailand | 1 December - 7 December 2019 |
For more information about overseas events call us on 0330 3321503.
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