SOLENT EVENTS DIARY Y SOLENT EVENTS DIAR RSYC Southampton Water Summer Series RSYC SOUTHAMPTON WATER SERIES 8 January – 19 November Throughout the year the Royal Southampton Yacht Club runs several Series of keel boat races in Southampton Water - Frostbite, Twilight, Summer, and Winter Series. Catering for both IRC and Club rated boats, they run on Sunday mornings in the winter months and Thursday evenings in the summer. They welcome entries to individual races or whole series. Entry and full details are available on the website. rsyc.org.uk/racing/ RSYC Southampton Water Frostbite Series COWES ETCHELLS REGATTAS March – October Etchells are 30 feet of pure one-design sailing machine, designed to plane downwind and sail easily in light winds built locally by David Heritage Racing Yachts. It is the largest fleet of dry sailed keelboat in Cowes. Sailed by a crew of 3 or 4 keeping to a weight limit of 285kg, more fun than big boats but with less hassle and maintenance! A full programme for 2023 can be viewed on the website etchellsuk.co.uk Loaner boats are available and we have an active youth programme. Committee boat starts, windward/leeward courses. The World Championship will be held in Miami in April. Class Secretary: Jan Ford. Contact: 07747 602707 or [email protected] 38 solenthandbook.com