Cruiser Racer Classes

Lymington is a superb base for cruiser racing.  The Club Starting Platform is only 20 minutes away from the town’s marinas and river moorings.  If you like tidal challenges, the Solent itself and the Needles Channel can provide them.  If you want to race with less tide under your keel, Christchurch Bay is the place.

The Club hosts a strong fleet of boats racing under the IRC handicap system.  Recent achievements of Club members include Commodore’s Cup team membership; Cowes Week winners; strong finishes in the Round Britain and Ireland double-handed race; and excellent results in the 2011 double-handed Azores and Back race.

Teams from the Club usually perform well in the annual Round Isle of Wight race, winning a Jeroboam trophy again last year.

The heart of cruiser racing in Lymington is the Thursday evening series when we race under both IRC and the well tried Lymington Handicap systems.  Boats range in length from under 6 metres to above 12 metres with every variety in between, including a strong fleet of classic boats.  In 2011 racing was organised into four divisions, with some skippers opting to be scored under both handicap systems.

Our season starts around the beginning of April with the Spring Series run over four Sundays, excluding Easter Sunday.  Another popular event is the Summer Regatta, combining light sailing and heavy partying.  In 2012, together with the Royal Solent Yacht Club, we will be crowding the Western Solent with a Diamond Jubilee Regatta over the early June Bank Holiday weekend.

You are most welcome to join us; click on the ‘Start to Race’ link on the left hand side.

Robin Taunt
Captain of Cruiser Racers

Get rated -the Rating Office is in Lymington - see RORC Website