Solent Yachting – a brief history
The Solent is often referred to as the "home of world sailing" but why is this? Racing of boats has long been an informal activity, born out of necessity. Before…
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Racing
Solent Events announced as official supplier for SailGP in Cowes
Today SailGP have revealed more of their plans for the British stage of the SailGP circuit in Cowes, Isle of Wight. SailGP is set to deliver the greatest stadium racing…
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It’s a Long Way To Go For a Dark & Stormy!
4th November 2018 will see the start of the single handed Route Du Rhum sailing race starting from St. Malo in Brittany, Northern France. Over 125 boats will make their way…
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Lendy Cowes Week 2018
The highlight of the British sailing season is fast approaching; Lendy Cowes Week is the ultimate mix of yacht racing and après fun! Saturday 4th August - Saturday 11th August…
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Rolex Fastnet Race 2017
The Rolex Fastnet Race starts from Cowes on Sunday 6th August 2017 A new record! It took an astonishing 4 minutes and 24 seconds to fill the 340 boat entry list for…
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Exclusive interview with Phil Robertson
World Match Racing Tour We are delighted that Phil Robertson has given Solent Events an exclusive interview. Phil recently won the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) Match Cup Australia &…
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Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation - Official Charity for Cowes Week 2017 Cowes Week have selected the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF) as the official charity for 2017. The foundation was…
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New Presenting Sponsor for Round the Island Race 2017 – Cloudy Bay
Cloudy Bay Wines announced as the official Presenting Sponsor for Round the Island Race 2017 Whilst this announcement was made on Monday the 27th February, we are now very excited to…
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Volvo Ocean Race 2017/18 – Stand by for a transatlantic thriller to Cardiff
Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 - 200 day count down The next Volvo Ocean Race is set to start in Alicante on 22nd October 2017. In a change from recent races,…
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Flashback to a Very Busy June!
What a year we had in 2016! As ever, it goes by in a blur and we find ourselves in March poised for the season ahead. The winter was spent…
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Southampton Sailing Week 2017
Wednesday 24th - Monday 29th May 2017 An action packed week to celebrate everything that is Sailing and Southampton! This new annual event will be six days of sailing…
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Air, Defence and Security Industry Sailing Cup
New to the 2017 calendar is the Air, Defence and Security Sailing Cup sponsored by Ajilon Technology Services, part of the Adecco Group. As well as a fun and competitive…
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