Fast Cruise 5 - 2025/26 Series

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 Creek Restaurant, Haslar Marina.

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

Cutoff for declaring is 16:00

**Officer on the day may adjust declaring cutoff time depending on weather constraints

Course

The course will be published 48 hours prior to the race. NOTE, weather can be unpredictable. Any changes in course will be relayed asap on the Whatsapp channel or even via VHF 77 on the day.

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.

Boats with Handicap <999 - Long course

Boats with Handicap 1000> - Short course

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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Starters

Spiced Butternut & Sweet Potato Soup with Crusty Bread.

or

Ham Hock & Rarebait Croquette server on a Broad Bean Salad

or

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms on Toast

Mains

Seared Salmon served with Creamed Cabbage & Bacon Gremolata

or

Beef Bourguignon served with Mustard Mash

or

Tomato, Garlic & Courgette Risotto served with Garlic Bread

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding served with Vanilla Ice-cream

or

Fig & Blood Orange Cheesecake

or

Chocolate Tart served with Chantilly Cream

Organiser-Simon Kaye/Tim Bizzey/Lewis McDonald

Duty Officer-TBC