Fast Cruise 6 - 2026/27 Series
Sat 20 Mar
|Cowes
The Little Ship Club Fast Cruise Series brings tide, trim and tactics together in the Solent. Spirited passages test seamanship and spark friendly rivalry, before crews gather in harbour for a tot and hearty supper. Hoist sail, chase the wind, and join the fleet for adventure afloat and ashore.
Time & Location
20 Mar 2027, 11:00 – 15:00
Cowes, Cowes, UK
About the event
The Little Ship Club Fast Cruise Series is a winter tradition in the Solent, established in 2006 to blend spirited sailing with friendly rivalry. By day crews test their seamanship; by night they gather ashore for good company and a hearty meal.
Post-event, we will be heading to the The island Sailing Club, Cowes.
Skippers are responsible for registering their boats with the club event; berths will be booked in advance by the club for skippers.
Times
The race will start at 11:00 and finish at 15:00 *Race officer may adjust based on environmental factors
Course
The course will be published 72 hours prior to the race.
Two courses are set each cruise: one for small ships and one for larger vessels. Please contact the Rear Commodore (Sail & Power) to confirm which course your vessel should enter.
Result
Skippers must provide the following information to the race officer by 16:00 hrs, or the vessel will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish)
Start time
Finish time
Boat ahead
Boat astern
NOTE: The Little Ship Club has migrated to the YTC handicap; all boats must be pre-registered and handicap assigned prior to the race.
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TBC
Organiser-Simon Kaye/Lewis McDonald
Duty Officer-Leigh Gibson