Annual Event. The Campaign starts in June
In non Fastnet years RORC organise a long distance race in August. The first year of the new RORC Cowes to Ushant Race was 2016.
The course will start in Cowes and cross the English Channel, heading for the Western Approaches. The turning point is the French Island of Ushant which lies at the join of the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay. Yachts will then head East navigating the tricky and tactical waters of North Brittany which involve some of the strongest tides in Europe. The second half of the race will be coastal and scenic and will lead the fleet to a finish in St. Malo France.
This campaign is unique in the way it includes four RORC races plus training weekends and training courses.
It involves 5 weekends plus the Ushant race itself.
The programme for this Ushant Campaign is
- Training Weekend Afloat – June TBC (evening) to June TBC (afternoon) 2017.
- Weather for Yachtsmen Course – various dates. Please enquire.
- Sail Trim Course – various dates. Please enquire.
- RORC Morgan Cup – June.
- RORC St. Malo Race – July.
- RORC Channel Race – July.
- RORC Ushant Race – August.
Pre Requisites
- Minimum age 18
- Sailing ability & experience to RYA Day Skipper
- RYA Sea Survival – (one day course)
- RYA ISAF Offshore Safety – (one day course)
What’s Included
- Campaign management
- Weather for Yachtsmen Course
- Sail Trim Seminar
- Experienced racing skipper and mate
- All meals, drinks and snacks on board
- Race entry fees and on board expenses (berthing, diesel, gas etc)
- Loan of a life jacket
- Team shirt
- Team Jacket
What’s not Included
- Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) – Required
- Wet weather gear – (can be hired)
- Meals taken ashore
Please Enquire for details of this event and available yachts.
