Fast Cruise 1 - 2026/27 Series
Sat 17 Oct
|Lymington
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
17 Oct 2026, 11:00 – 16:00
Lymington, Lymington SO41, 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 Royal Lymington Yacht Club.
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 will vary based on whether your on the 'Long' or 'Short' course.
Long and short course boats will start at 11:00.
Cutoff for declaring is 17:00.
Course
The course will be published 72 hours prior to the race.
Two courses are set each cruise: 'Short' for slower boats and 'Long' for faster boats. These courses combined with the handicap system should result in the majority of the fleet to be visible to each other throughout the course. Plus create an environment where boats at different parts of the sailing spectrum can compete on an adjusted time basis.
Boats rated at 0-999 will sail the Long course. Boats 1000 and above will sail the 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.
Sailing instructions-2026/27 TBC
Berthing instructions
When arriving at Lymington call the harbor on VHF Channel 66 or you will normally find the harbor patrol will meet you and guide you to your allocated berth.
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TBC
Event Organiser-Simon Kaye/Lewis McDonald
Duty Officer-Leigh Gibson