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Wetstuff is aimed at those looking to "splash out" and spend some quality time on the water.


In choosing Prime Evil, our Sigma 400, you are getting the opportunity to race on a famous boat (in racing circles at least), with an enviable racing history. For any of you thinking that this means a stripped out racer with little or no comforts, think again! She is comfortable and quick!!

Our racing events are open to all. We have crew ranging from complete novices to crew who are taking part in the 09-10 Clipper Round The World Race. They all have the same desire to develop their sailing skills in a fun atmosphere.

To get a preview of her please click on Prime Evil . For full details of Prime Evil, follow this link to our Sigma 400

We will be entering Prime Evil into various events over the coming years, offering individuals and groups the opportunity to join us, developing their sailing skills, making new friends and having fun at the same time as taking part in world famous events such as the Fastnet Race, and Round the Island Race.

Racing Charters For those of you lucky enough to have a crew, but no boat, why not charter Prime Evil to enter the event of your choice? Racing charters are looked after on a case by case basis - after all, it is you who decides which events you would like to enter. Drop us a line by clicking Racing Charter to let us know which events you are thinking of entering.Through our contacts we are also able to offer Beneteau 407's, Reflex 38's and others.

Race Days and weekends 2009/10.

Portsmouth Parhelion Series,March / April 2010 - with upto 2 races a day, these are short and sharp, fun races. Our aims are to use these races to introduce newcomers to yacht racing and to give those who have sailed already a chance to develop their skills. We are offering training on the Friday followed by racing on the Saturday. Cost £180 per head Discounts available for multiple bookings or a group.

RORC Races - we are aiming to take part in several of the 2010 RORC races. Are you up for the challenge of one of the classic offshore races? Our RORC races are chosen to give us a decent ashore in addition to good racing.

These are great ways to build up your racing CV ready to charter a boat for events in years to come.

Cervantes Trophy  - racing from Cowes to Le Havre. Crew join on the evening of the 30th April, with us returning to Gosport on the afternoon of the 3rd May. Cost £240 per head.

Morgan Cup - Racing in the Channel, the destination for 2010 has yet to be confirmed. Join on the evening of the 10th June. The rest of the details are yet to be confirmed. Csot £240 per head.

Cowes - Dinard - St Malo -  This race sees crew join on the evening of the 1st July, then we race to St Malo returning to Gosport for the evening of the 6th. All being well this should allow for a good run ashore before stopping off at the Channel Islands on the way home. Cost £400 per head..

Cherbourg Race - Cowes to Cherbourg, the final RORC race of the year.Join on the evening of the 2nd September for a training sail on the Friday. Race starts around 1900 on the 4th, return to Gosport by the evning of the 6th. Cost £240.

Sail Handling / Race Training Weekends - these 2 day courses will allow you to get to grips with the techniques used to set and change racing headsails, and to develope the skills needed to set, gybe and drop spinnakers. Maximum of 6 students, cost £240. 16-18th April, 21-23rd May, 25-27th June.

Round the Island Race 2010 17-20th June

We are already fully booked for 2010, but are running a reserve list, just in case.!.Click on reserve list if you are interested.  Join on the Thursday evening prior to the race, then a days training before the big day itself.An abosulutely unforgettable race. If you are considering doing this classic event in 2011 drop us a clicking on Round The Island Race 2011

Tour Des Ports 2010, July - 10-18th July, only 2 places left!

A new event for us, this week long event is a mix of day races around the Cherbourg Peninsula and the Channel Islands. We will be taking part using our roller-reefing Genoa (to allow for quicker changes of gear) plus the spinnakers to gives us the power off the breeze. Crew join in Jersey on the 9th, or a couple of days earlier for the delivery down. The cost will be £750 including a training weekend. Please get in touch to register your interestby clicking on Tour Des Ports


Register your interest for the 2011 race now.

This classic offshore race requires dedication and enthusiasm - and that's just to qualify! With at least 300 miles of offshore racing required before you can take part in the Fastnet and compulsory training elements, our Fastnet 2011 package will see you sailing a total of around 1200 miles, in 4 races (including the Fastnet itself) and having two training weekends. You will get to be fully involved in our team, helping decide matters along the way that will make it "your Fastnet". Our overall aim is to do as well as possible, without breaking anything - and all wanting a beer together at the end!  We already have two crew  wanting to sign  up, will you be next?

Other Events

There are a whole raft of other racing events that you may be interested in. These range from the World famous Cowes Week - open to anyone- to industry specific events such as the Manches Cup - for the legal profession. A selection of events are listed below:-

The Manches Cup
15-16 May
2010

Lutine Lineslip Regatta

9-10 June

2010
TBC

PPP:PFI Challenge

2010
TBC

Cowes Week
 August 2010
TBC



Little Britain Challenge Cup

16-19 September 2010 TBC

The Silicon Cup

2010 TBC

Manches Cup 2008

Little Britain Challenge Cup 08
The Legal Profession regatta.  Macfarlanes join us again for their 4th year! The Insurance Industry regatta Public Private Finance sector regatta Open to all The Building Industries regatta -  booked again by Wates Construction. The IT industry regatta

 

 News

We now can accept payment through PayPal. Don't worry if you do not have a PayPal account - as long as you have an email address and a credit/debit card you can take advantage of this service.

New for 2010, sail handling / race training weekends. Dates TBC.  These weekends will enable you to get to grips with racing headsails including spinnakers. Peeling headsails, set up, gybe and drop of spinnakers all included. Cost £240.

New for 2010, 10-18th July - Tour Des Ports, a week of racing around the Cherbourg Pensinsula and Channel Islands. A great mix of day races and sociable evenings. £750 including a training weekend. Only two places left for this fantatstic event. To request more information click on Tour Des Ports

Round The Island Race 2010,  fully booked with 8 months to go! We are now running a reserve list, just click on the link This is an  unforgettable weekend.. £250 per head for 3 days. Date 17-20th June.

Portsmouth Parhelion Series 2010 -Either 2 short races or one long race on a Saturday, followed by a run ashore. The emphasis is on fun, and give you the chance to develop your sail trim skills along the way. Cost £180 per weekend.

Fastnet 2011. Register your interest in the 2011 race now. Get in touch if interested by clicking Fastnet 2011


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