ROUND THE ISLAND RACE

Saturday 25th June 2022

 

Join the crew of our two, fully race prepared and matched SIGMA 38’s. We are having an optional training weekend to get the crew whipped into competitive shape before the race weekend itself!

Well done to the crews and skippers of Kindred Spirit and Rho our two matched sigma 38’s in Round the Island race 2021:

KINDRED SPIRIT - 1ST IRC Sailing School Boat

RHO - 4TH IRC Sailing School Boat

ONE OF OUR CREWS RACE TRAINING FOR ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 2021 FILMED FOR BBC NEWS

 

OVERVIEW

Round the Island is a great day on the water. As well as competing against Olympic, world-class and weekend sailors, there will be the opportunity to race against other Sigma 38s in this one-design class – and the Sigma skippers are a competitive bunch. With most of us racing on our home turf, the jostling around each leg of this race is absolutely cracking which is what makes it one of our race skippers favourites!

We have completed the Round the Island Race many times and, using our experience of what has worked well for us in the past, we have put together a package to ensure we are as competitive as possible.


Cowes harbour after the Round the Island race party, a sea of masts
Sigma 38 downwind racing round the island race
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The race often sees a variety of conditions which means that boats of all shapes and sizes are in with a chance of winning the race with over 1400 entries and 16,000 competitors. This makes it one of the largest sporting events in the country and one of the largest yacht races in the world.

The Race itself is also only part of the appeal. Cowes and the Solent offer a fanstastic bustling atmosphere, live music, beer tents, Cowes knows how to turn into a Festival venue and never disappoints!

 
 
 
 
 

BOOKING

THEN:

Options and Prices

  • Round the Island Race weekend only (Fri 24 - Sun 26 June) - £600

  • Round the Island Race weekend + 1 Race Training Weekend* - £795

  • Round the Island Race weekend + 2 Race Training Weekends* - £990

* Dates of optional race training weekends:

Saturday 4th June - Sunday 5th June

Saturday 18th June - Sunday 19th June

Also included:

  • Experienced & Qualified Race Skipper/Instructor

  • Race entry & Mooring Fees

  • Onboard provisions & accomodation

  • Berthing in Cowes after the Race

  • Team Racing Top

Then complete this Booking Form

ITINERARY

OPTIONAL RACE TRAINING WEEKEND(S):

Training Weekend

  • Meet in Hamble at 0930 on Saturday morning

  • On the water training and a night in Cowes (if allowed) or Hamble

  • Finish around 1600 on Sunday

PREP:

Race Prep - Friday 24th June 2022

  • Meet in Hamble 0930 for final practice and race preparations

  • Team dinner ashore

RACE:

Race Day - Saturday 25th June 2022

  • Early rise to get to the start line off Cowes to consider the wind

  • Approx 55nm Race which can take anything between 7-13 hours

  • Breakfast & Lunch onboard

  • Dinner & Drinks at the after-party in Cowes

RELAX:

Chilled Cruise & a Swim - Sunday 26th June 2022

  • Depart Cowes mid morning and head out for a relaxing sail and lunch in Osborne Bay

  • Anchoring up for a swim is on the cards if the weather & crew are up for it!

  • Back to Hamble and be on the road by 1500

EXTRA DETAILS:

  • Joining and leaving the boat in Hamble (options to leave after the race in Cowes)

  • Travel to and from the event not included

  • Food & Drinks ashore not included

  • The boat is based in HYS Marina, free Parking is available next to the boat

MORE INFO:

  • To find out what to take look at our Kit List

  • For more information about the yacht click here

  • For directions to the boat click here