Sir Robin Knox-Johnston & Suhaili will compete in Hamble Classics Regatta
by Peta Stuart-Hunt 19 Aug 2016 14:51 BST
24-25 September 2016
Robin Knox-Johnston aboard Suhaili at the finish of the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race © Bill Rowntree / PPL
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, an Honorary member of the Royal Southern Yacht Club, and his famous round-the-world yacht, the Bermudan Ketch Suhaili, are the latest confirmed entrants amongst the 45 Classic Yachts already set to compete in the first dedicated classic yacht regatta in the River Hamble, the Hamble Classics.
The Regatta is being hosted and run by the Royal Southern Yacht Club on 24-25th September. Club members with classic motor boats have also been invited to attend.
The Notice of Race including eligibility rules, current entry list, and online entry is available online here.
Event charities announced as The Cirdan Sailing Trust and WetWheels Hamble
During the Hamble Classics Regatta weekend there are opportunities to race aboard the Cirdan Sailing Trust's 70 foot vintage gaff-rigged yawl, the 1912 Duet, or you can enjoy a day's fishing trip aboard the Wetwheels Hamble powerboat (on a separate date to suit the successful bidder).
To bid for one or more of seven available crewing places to sail aboard Duet (with skipper Alex Carpenter and mate Paul Collins) please deliver a bid in a sealed envelope together with your name, address and telephone number to the Royal Southern Sailing Office by September 1st 2016. The minimum bid per place is £100 for two days sailing and the highest bids will secure the places. The bidding rules are available at the Sailing Office and please note that young people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For those who prefer a day's fishing you are are invited to bid for groups of 6-8 people aboard the WetWheels Hamble Cheetah Powerboat from £1000 (inc. VAT), on a date to be mutually agreed (after the Hamble Classics Regatta weekend). The highest bid will secure the trip. Please deliver your bid in a sealed envelope together with your name, address and telephone number to the Royal Southern Sailing Office by September 1st 2016. Again, the bidding rules are available at the Sailing Office, email
The Parade of Sail
On Saturday September 24th at approx. 1400hrs, weather permitting and with the necessary permissions in place, organisers are planning for the entire Hamble Classics fleet to finish their final race of the day on the Royal Southern Club line - a spectacle not to be missed!