Sailing & Racing Events in Southampton, Cowes, Poole, Portsmouth, & Lymington.
Redfunnel Easter Challenge
Start Date: 21st March
End Date: 23rd March
The RORC racing season kicks of with the Red Funnel Easter Challenge at Cowes IOW. This will be the 15th edition of this popular event. This regatta is the curtain raiser for what will be a marvellous season of sailing.
www.redfunnel.co.uk
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ISC Championship
Start Date: 8th May
End Date: 14th May
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Location: Solent
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RIBEX
Start Date: 12th May
End Date: 14st May
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Location: Solent
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Manches Cup Regatta (Law)
Start Date: 19th May
End Date: 21st May
The Manches Cup 2006 will be the 16th staging of the event and promises to be the largest and most spectacular to date. As the main social, sporting and networking event for lawyers, the Manches Cup has established itself as one of the largest regattas in the country. The Manches Cup is open to competitors of all levels of experience, from the complete novice to the expert yachtsman. Entry is open to crews from law firms, in-house counsel, barristers' chambers and suppliers to the legal community.
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Location: Solent
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Bank of England Regatta
Start Date: 27th May
End Date: 28th May
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Volvo Ocean Race
Start Date: 29th May
End Date: 2nd June
Portsmouth is welcoming the Volvo Ocean race fleet in May, with the leaders due to arrive on the 19th May. There will be an import race on the 29th May with the main race restarting and departing Portsmouth on 2nd June.
www.volvooceanrace.org
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Location: Portsmouth Harbour
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Round The Island Race
Start Date: 3rd June
End Date: 3rd June
One of the world's largest and most famous yachting races, the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island race takes place from Cowes, Isle of Wight, England and attracts an annual entry of up to 1700 boats. Whether you are taking part, a spectator or a sailing fan interested in the event, you'll find all the information you require here on the official website. Over the coming weeks we'll be keeping you up-to-date with all the latest news and info from event headquarters in Cowes - and during the event itself, you will be able to follow the racing live with our comprehensive coverage of news, pictures, weather plus, of course, the unbeatable JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island results service.
www.islandsc.org.uk
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Queen Jubilee Race
Start Date: 4th June
End Date: 4th June
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Quarter Ton Cup
Start Date: 5th June
End Date: 7th June
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Location: Royal Corinthian Yacht Cob IOW.
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Lutine Lineslip Regatta (Insurance)
Start Date: 7th June
End Date: 8th June
In June 2006, teams from the insurance industry will come together for the 6th staging of the Lutine Lineslip Regatta. More than twenty teams are expected to participate in the regatta. Companies involved in the insurance industry, be they insurers, brokers, reinsurers or professional advisers, will find participation in the Lutine Lineslip Regatta a valuable way to raise its profile, network within the industry and entertain clients, potential clients and staff. The Lutine Lineslip Regatta has been established since 1999 and is the most prestigious sailing and social event for the insurance community.
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IRC Championship
Start Date: 9th June
End Date: 11th June
This Regatta is run by the Royal Ocean Racing Club from the 9th-11 June.
www.festivalofthesea.co.uk
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HSBC Regatta
Start Date: 14th July
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Industry Regatta
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Cork Week
Start Date: 15th July
End Date: 22nd July
ISORA Race Week was held at Crosshaven in 1978 this was the original spur to set up an event that eventually became Cork Week. A must for all yachting enthusiasts.
www.corkweek.com
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Location: Cork Republic of Ireland
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Skandia Cowes Week
Start Date: 4th August
End Date: 11th August
Skandia Cowes Week is one of the most famous sailing regattas in the world. The event attracts crews of all ages and abilities and the Solent is a great testing ground for their sailing skills: with over 1,000 yachts and 8,500 competitors taking part in some very challenging first-class sailing, the Event attracts a wide range of local, national and international entrants, from true amateurs to Olympic and World champions. This week is supported by a busy day and nightlife programme with shops, live entertainment, food, bars and a spectacular fireworks display on the last Friday night. Again this is a must for all sailing enthusiasts.
www.skandiacowesweek.co.uk
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Beneteau Cup
Start Date: 16th August
End Date: 19th August
2007 promises to be another fabulous year for the Bénéteau Cup. Eighty-five Beneteau yachts of all ages and lengths and 500 competitors participate in the Beneteau Cup for three days of racing and partying. It's a great time for families, leisure sailors and competitive yachtsmen alike - there are four divisions to choose from, depending on how seriously you want to race - full-on IRC grand prix, leisurely white sail racing, or a mixture of fun racing and a very entertaining Treasure Hunt. There is fun for all the family, and serious competition for the hot-shots. Every evening is fun with some great entertainment. All racing will be in the Solent ...
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British Classic Boats Regatta
Start Date: 22nd July
End Date: 28th July
The British Classic Yacht Club was formed to bring together owners and enthusiasts and promote the ownership and enjoyment of Classic Yachts throughout the UK and across the world.
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Cowes Powerboat Festival
Start Date: 25th August
End Date: 28th August
International power boating returns to Cowes this year with the arrival of race teams from countries all over Europe including Italy, France, Switzerland and Malta to compete in the Cowes Powerboat Festival. There will be eleven races over four days for some of the most popular UK race classes plus the arrival of the Gillette MACH3 NITRO Gel sponsored Powerboat P1 British Grand Prix.
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The Blade Run
Start Date: 30th August
End Date: 3rd September
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Little Britain Challenge Cup (Construction)
Start Date: 14th September
End Date: 17th September
The Little Britain Challenge Cup is the largest industry sailing regatta in Europe and is open to any company from the construction industry. Each year the LBCC raises over £100,000 for charity and always proves to be one of the most enjoyable and competitive regattas in the sailing calendar.
www.littlebritain3.co.uk
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Southampton Boat Show
Start Date: 15th September
End Date: 23rd September
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The Silicon Cup 2007 (IT Regatta)
Start Date: 27th September
End Date: 28th September
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The largest annual sailing event in the IT industry, The Silicon Cup 2007, will take place again in Cowes on 27th & 28th September 2007!
Now in its 8th year, the original idea came from four senior people in the IT industry who got together and decided to combine their passion and their profession to raise meaningful amounts of money for charity. The first Silicon Cup was competed in the summer of 2000; last year the event was contested by over 900 people, representing over 300 companies and again raised over £50,000 for our nominated charities.
www.thesiliconcup.com
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Admirals Cup 2007
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Admirals Cup 2007, an international team event which will see and incredible start from Cowes, I.O.W
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The Fastnet 2007
Start Date: 12th August
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The Rolex Fastnet Race is considered one of the world's classic ocean races, the 608-mile course a test for skippers and crews with its tricky tidal currents and changeable weather conditions. The race attracts over 250 yachts and tests even the very best skippers and crews. The 608nm course starts from Cowes, heads to the Irish Sea round the Fastnet Rock, finishing in Plymouth.
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Urban Extreme 2006
Start Date: 27th May
End Date: 29th May
If you love extreme sports then this is the event for you.
www.urbanextreme2006.com
Time(s): 10.30 am - 8.00pm
Location: Victoria Recreational Ground, Canterbury, Kent, UK
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