Fast Cruise 5 - 2026/27 Series
Sat 13 Feb
|Town Quay
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
13 Feb 2027, 11:00 – 15:00
Town Quay, Town Quay, Southampton SO14, 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 Dancing Man Brewery
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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TBC
Organiser-Simon Kaye/Lewis McDonald
Duty Officer-Leigh Gibson