Meetup Race 4 - Friday 10th January to Sunday 12th January 2025

What a way to welcome in the new year!!

Race number 4 is our New year celebration, out with the old in with the new. The plan is to stop over in the Hamble river for the regatta dinner.

So, for those who haven’t raced with us before here’s the format

First all its for everyone, even if you have never been before, its a great social sail with some added racing spice :)

There are 6 races through the autumn and winter months which adds extra excitement to our sailing and ultimately improves our sailing ability.

Each Month we compete against the other LSC members in a race around the cans [marks in the water] in the sheltered waters of the Solent. The race starts around 11am on Saturday and then finishes in a different port where all the crews gather for an après sail and dinner.

Sunday is a relaxing cruise giving anyone who wasn’t helming, trimming, or navigating time putting their skills into practice.

The weekend is going to be more enjoyable to those who have already sailed before, but if you’d like to try the experience, we’ll help you to get involved.

Meetup Friday @ 20:00hrs
Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport. PO12 1NU
There are two car parks, berth holders and visitors. You may be directed to the visitor’s car park, where the car parking is free for you.
Wolverine is stationed on pontoon F52 and the marina staff are happy to guide you.

Predicted Weather and Tides

Will be posted the week before we go.

Saturday
Up on deck for 08:00 preparing Wolverine to Race. Safety briefing at 09:00hrs and underway by 09:30am towards the start line. The racecourse is not published until the night before and will be delegated to one of the crew as navigator.
11:00hrs race starts and then race around the cans
Typically; 3:30 we arrive at the race port where we enjoy the après sail and share what you have brought.
Typically; 19:00hrs We join the rest of the crews for dinner, for which we would have given you the menu choices and paid for in advance.

Sunday
Breakfast and then head back into the Solent. Sunday is all about cruising and sharing knowledge with those who are still learning.

Costs
The Friday to Sunday trip is £265, which includes Yacht, fuel, skipper.
What’s not included is: Food and Drink or the marina berthing fees which are shared between us.NB the dinner menu and race fee will be advised as we find out but are usually quite reasonably priced.

What to bring
• Wash bag and towel
• Sleeping bag and pillowcase [not the pillow]
• Layered clothes in a soft bag for storage
• Hat and sailing gloves
• Sun cream / sunglasses, we are if nothing hopeful
• Non-marking out deck shoes
• Your favourite tipple and snacks to share around.
• Water proofs jacket and trousers if you have them
• Life jackets will be allocated on arrival and are to be worn whilst sailing