This page is an archive of recent events. Details of upcoming events can be found here.
2026
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11 Sep
Annual Race & Rally 2026
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September Report and results This year’s event is over. Thank you to everyone who made… read more
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5 Sep
Hamble Classics 2026
At the tail end of the sailing season, Hamble Classics is back for it’s 11th year on the 5th and… read more
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29 Aug
Hamble Valley Regatta
This is a long standing community event, organised by the villages around the Hamble. Find out more at: https://theregatta.org/ You… read more
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16 Aug
Summer Cruise 2026
Sunday 16th August – Saturday 27th August 2026 Sail in company with Solent Gaffers in August 2026 on a cross-channel… read more
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14 Aug
Informal Rally/Cruise
A chance to explore the Solent at a relaxed pace in company. This cruise precedes the Cross-Channel Cruise in Company.… read more
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20 Jul
British Classic Week
Organised by the British Classic Yacht Club, the next British Classic Week will take place from 20th – 25th July… read more
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11 Jul
Round the Island Race
50.1 nautical miles. Saturday July 11th 2026. The countdown is on for the iconic Round the Island Race. Make sure you’re… read more
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3 Jul
Folly Inn rally
Arriving from Friday, mooring on a mid river pontoon with a pontoon party on Friday (bring some food to share… read more
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4 Jun
Cowes Classics Regatta
Cowes Classics Regatta is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore. Metre boats,… read more
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29 May
Cowes Spring Classics
Cowes Spring Classics will be running from 29 May to 31 May 2026. The racing will be organised by the… read more
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22 May
Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta 2026
Friday 22nd to Monday 25th May Reports and results This year’s event is over. Thank you to everyone who made… read more
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2 May
Newtown Creek informal rally
For our first event of the season we are planning to repeat last year and have a very informal rally over… read more
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28 Feb
Tour of RNLI College
CANCELLED Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event due to lack of interest. Please do tell us what events… read more
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15 Feb
Christchurch SC Sunday Lunch
Join us for the first social event of 2026 and enjoy Sunday Lunch with us as guests of Christchurch Sailing… read more
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18 Jan
Sail Repair Course
This will be a one-day course comprising sail repair tuition by Mark Matthews (Lyme Regis Boatbuilding Academy tutor). The event… read more
2025
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30 Nov
Solent Gaffers Festive Lunch & AGM
Join us on Sunday 30th November 2025 for a festive lunch and a brief AGM in Winchester. Following the meal… read more
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11 Oct
BRNC Dartmouth
We have been offered a very rare opportunity for a private, OGA only, black-tie dinner at the Britannia Royal Naval… read more
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20 Sep
Centenary Chase
The RSYC Centenary Chase at Yarmouth is regular end of season Solent event. This is an informal pursuit race, where… read more
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6 Sep
Hamble Classics
At the tail end of the sailing season, Hamble Classics is back for it’s 10th year on the 6th and… read more
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30 Aug
Annual Race & Rally
Join us on Friday 29th August 2025 to Sunday 31st August 2025 for the Solent Gaffers Annual Race & Rally… read more
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12 Jul
Folly Inn Rally
We’ll meet at the ever popular Folly Inn, up the Medina from Cowes, on the mid-stream pontoons. We’re planning a… read more
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6 Jun
St. Malo Festival
An invitation from ‘Old Gaffers Fédération des vieux gréements de France‘ of St. Malo: “‘We are delighted to invite British… read more
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22 May
Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta
Thursday 22nd May to Monday 26th May 2025 Yarmouth Gaffers is the highlight of our sailing season. Join us for… read more
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3 May
Newtown Creek – Informal meet
For our first event of the season we are planning to have a very informal rally over the weekend of 3-4… read more
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31 Jan
Berthon Tour and Lunch
For our first Solent Gaffers event of 2025, we have arranged a visit to the renowned Berthon Boatyard in Lymington.… read more
