There are a wide range of events around the Solent that welcome gaffers. The list below includes both those that we organise ourselves and those organised by other clubs and associations, that welcome gaffers.
All of these events welcome anyone who wants to participate, although there may be practical restrictions in a few cases.
2026
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21 Nov
End of season dinner and AGM
Join us for a sociable end of season dinner and short AGM at Christchurch Sailing Club. The club is very… read more
2027
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TBC
Winter programme…
Watch this space for details of gaffer-related events, to occupy you between the 2026 and 2027 sailing seasons: read more
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16 Jan
HM Coastguard visit
We have a arranged a visit to HM Coastguard’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) based in Hampshire on 16 January.… read more
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21 May
Cowes Spring Classics
Cowes Spring Classics will be running from 21st May to 23rd May 2027. Find out more at the Cowes Spring… read more
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28 May
Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta 2027
28th to 31st May 2027 Yarmouth Gaffers will be back in 2027. Details will come in the new year, but… read more
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27 Jun
British Classic Week
Organised by the British Classic Yacht Club, the next British Classic Week will take place from 27th June – 2nd… read more
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10 Jul
Round the Island Race
50 nautical miles. Saturday 10th July 2027. The countdown is on for the iconic Round the Island Race. Will Dan Shaw’s… read more
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4 Sep
Hamble Classics 2027
At the tail end of the sailing season, Hamble Classics is back for its 12th year on the 4th and… read more
