Fast Cruise 4 - 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 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.

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.

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.

Sailing Instructions

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Starters

(V) Stilton & Garlic stuffed Mushroom, Rocket & Walnut

or

Pork & Chicken Liver Parfait, Real Ale Chutney, Warm Toast

or

Smoked Salmon, Teriyaki & Corinander Salsa, Baby Leaves

Mains

Crispy Pork Belly, Creamy Mash, Diced Squash, Black Pudding & Sage

or

Grilled Tuna Loin, Sesame & Soy Red Cabbage, Buttered Broccoli & Green Beans, Crispy Potatoes

or

Seared Supreme of Chicken, Mushroom, Parmesan & Galic Risotto, Truffle Oil

or

(V) Crispy Haloumi, Grilled Mediterranean Vegerables, Citrus & Herb Couscous

Desserts

Caramel & Whiskey Glazed Peach, Honeycomb Ice Cream

or

Black Forest Chocolate Trifle, Chantilly Cream

or

Iced Strawberry Parfait, Nutty Granola, White Chocolate

or

Selection of Cheese & Biscuits

Organiser-Simon Kaye/Tim Bizzey/Lewis McDonald

Duty Officer-Leigh Gibson