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Sunbeam

The Solent Sunbeam - a classic keelboat with great performance

Few of today's one design classes are as long-lived or as successful as the Sunbeam, still racing hard after ninety-five years. Solent Sunbeams enjoy close competitive racing in Chichester harbour and in the Solent.

The key attributes of a Solent Sunbeam:

  • A classic keelboat, the largest of the Alfred Westmacott designs, the Solent Sunbeams at Itchenor range from 95 years of age to new all-GRP and newly epoxied yachts, yet all racing on level terms.
  • Highly competitive regular racing in a one-design fleet with no restrictions for tides on most weekends and Thursday evenings from March to October.
  • Beautiful lines with great handling across the whole wind spectrum.
  • Often just one crew member needed in boats that are suited to both men and women.
  • A well-organised crew/helm request system as well as training sessions and a welcoming attitude to new sailors.
  • Annual racing at Cowes Classic Week and Cowes Week with passage races
  • Sheltered moorings in beautiful Chichester harbour.
  • Great camaraderie and community spirit in the Class and Club with many social events.

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Show news Cowes Classics Week 2024 entries now open
Early Entry fees are discounted to encourage the majority of entries well before the closing date
Posted on 9 Mar Cowes Classics Week preview
The second biggest annual regatta in Cowes is run by sailors for sailors
Posted on 28 Feb Entries open for Cowes Week 2024
Hoping to welcome around 500 boats racing in up to 36 different classes
Posted on 5 Jan New Solent Sunbeam Launched in Centenary Year
Odyssey sets sail as a testament to timeless elegance
Posted on 6 Oct 2023 Bosham Regatta 2023
A perfect day on the water for the 140 boats and 250 sailors
Posted on 7 Sep 2023 Cowes Classics Week surveys needs your help
Competitors can influence future decisions
Posted on 17 Aug 2023 2023 Cowes Week day 7
Enigma wins White Group, and the week overall too
Posted on 4 Aug 2023 2023 Cowes Week day 6
Less wind, but more tide, and no discards
Posted on 3 Aug 2023 2023 Cowes Week update
Winner of inaugural Youth Trophy announced
Posted on 2 Aug 2023 2023 Cowes Week day 4
Women's Day highlight's the huge impact women have at Cowes and is to inspire
Posted on 1 Aug 2023 2023 Cowes Week day 3
Royal Navy Day and Charity Day in the presence of HRH the Princess Royal
Posted on 31 Jul 2023 2023 Cowes Week Day 2
Strong winds force abandonment of racing
Posted on 30 Jul 2023 2023 Cowes Week Day 1
Off to a thrilling start with winds gusting well over 20 knots
Posted on 29 Jul 2023 Cowes Classics Week overall
Strong winds all week for the 125 competing yachts
Posted on 18 Jul 2023 Cowes Classics Week Day 4
Another cracking day of sailing on the Solent
Posted on 13 Jul 2023 Cowes Classics Week Day 3
Wind consistently 25 knots, with gusts up to 30+
Posted on 12 Jul 2023 Cowes Classics Week Day 2
The day turned out dry, although mostly overcast
Posted on 12 Jul 2023 Cowes Classics Week Day 1
Off to a brilliant start under a cloudy bright sky
Posted on 11 Jul 2023 Sunbeam Centenary Regatta at Itchenor
The largest ever gathering of Sunbeams took part
Posted on 22 Jun 2023 Hyde Sails all set for Itchenor Keelboat Week
Speak with the team during the regatta
Posted on 17 Jun 2023 Cowes Classics Week discount entry ends soon
31st May is last date to benefit, before the July event
Posted on 22 May 2023 Solent Sunbeam Chisholm Weekend Regatta
19 out at Itchenor Sailing Club
Posted on 6 May 2023 Cowes Classics club-based social program update
The spirit of the week is Corinthian racing followed by a varied social calendar
Posted on 31 Mar 2023 Solent Sunbeams celebrate their Centenary
An action-packed year ahead for the fleet
Posted on 21 Mar 2023 Entries open for Cowes Classics Week 2023
Early-bird rates are available now
Posted on 1 Mar 2023 Entries open for Cowes Week 2023
In this iconic regatta two of the most competitive classes are worlds apart
Posted on 17 Jan 2023 Cowes Week 2022 overall
A spectacularly busy finish line at the Royal Yacht Squadron
Posted on 6 Aug 2022 Cowes Week day 6
Khumbu wins the New York Yacht Club Challenge Cup
Posted on 4 Aug 2022 Cowes Week day 5
Ian Atkins' Dark 'n' Stormy wins the Britannia Cup
Posted on 3 Aug 2022 Cowes Week day 4
Women's Day sees a great ratio of female helms
Posted on 2 Aug 2022
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© Kirsty Bang Henry Chisholm Weekend Regatta 2023 Winners: Joe & Cathy Burnie
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© Sula Riedlinger V4 Judy and V1 Dainty in 1926
© Sunbeam class Sunbeam fleet in Chichester Harbour 2022
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© Martin Augustus / www.sailingimages.co.uk Cowes Week day 6
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© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Solent Sunbeams at Itchenor Keelboat Week 2022
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