Fast Cruise 3 - 2026/27 Series
Sat 05 Dec
|Hamble-le-Rice
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
05 Dec 2026, 11:00 – 15:00
Hamble-le-Rice, Hamble-le-Rice SO31, UK
About the event
We will be visiting Port Hamble Marina in the River Hamble with dinner at
Banana Wharf Restaurant following our day of winter excitement on the water.
As always, we ask skippers to please make sure that their crews sign up promptly as only paid for
spaces can be reserved for dinner.
Fancy dress has been suggested to get the Christmas spirit under way. Suggestions for a suitable
theme may well be posted on the WhatsApp Group nearer the time. Participation is optional but as its the last FC of the year its all in jest!
Christmas decorations on rival boats have become a tradition each year once we’re moored up in the Hamble. Bragging rights as well as a special mention in the next club newsletter await the crew with the most dazzling display.
Berthing instructions
Skippers are responsible for registering their boats with the club event. Berths will be reserved at the Port Hamble Marina if requested when booking. Rafting may be necessary if insufficient alongside space is available. Mooring fees to be settled directly with the marina, please ask for the rally discount (Little Ship Club Fast Cruise Rally) when paying. The Marina is available on VHF CH 80 (call sign: Port Hamble Marina) in the normal way when you arrive.
Times
Long and Short course boats 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 on the day.
Two courses are set each cruise: one for slower boats and one for faster boats. Please contact the Rear Commodore (Sail & Power) OR race officer 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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Organiser-Simon Kaye/Lewis McDonald
Duty Officer-Leigh Gibson