SOLENT EVENTS DIARY Y DE GUINGAND BOWL 13 May Presented to the club by ‘Buster’ (Vice Commodore 1957-1959) and Mrs De Guingand, the Bowl goes to the winner of the annual race bearing their name. This will head out from the Royal Yacht Squadron line, rounding marks and waypoints, and taking in the SOLENT EVENTS DIARheadlands of the central English Channel, before returning to the Solent to finish. VICE ADMIRAL’S CUP 19 – 21 May The Royal Ocean Racing Clubs Annual Vice Admiral’s Cup regatta will take place from Friday 19 - Sunday 21 May. This event, held in the Solent, is designed for class racing and closely banded IRC classes with a mixture of windward/leeward and round the can’s races. A social programme will be based at the RORC Cowes Clubhouse. Among the classes expected in 2023 are Performance 40, J/111, J/109, HP30, J/70, SB20, Quarter Ton. CONTESSA RSYC REGATTA 2023 9 – 11 June A weekend of Contessa Racing including 26 Nationals, 32 points series and open classes to include all Contessas racing under handicap. The intention is to hold a minimum of three races on Saturday 10 June and two on Sunday 11 June if all races are completed one discard will be permitted. There is a full social programme included over the weekend including a reception on Friday evening and an informal supper on Saturday with dancing to The Accelerators. Prize Giving will be on Sunday with a Hog Roast available. In recognition to the immense contribution made by Jeremy Rogers, there will be an exhibition in the RSYC displaying many of his achievements. Contessa RSYC Regatta, Jake Sugden IRC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 23 – 25 June The annual championship which brings together the cream of IRC boats competing in tightly banded IRC classes. A unique formula allows an overall winner to come from any class, giving the smaller boats as much chance as the grand prix racers to claim the overall title if sailed well. 42 solenthandbook.com