Itchenor Keelboat Points Week supported by Strutt & Parker - Preview
by Rebecca Oldfield 3 Jun 2018 13:45 BST
11-15 June 2018
XODs out in full force at Itchenor's Points Week 2017 © Itchenor SC
A tradition that goes back many decades, Itchenor Sailing Club's annual Points Week is a celebration of classic keelboat racing at its best. Taking place from 11-15 June, the regatta invites keelboat sailors from Swallow, XOD and Sunbeam fleets to take part in a week of racing around Chichester Harbour.
One of Itchenor's flagship events, Keelboat Points Week is a five-day series of harbour races with longer than usual courses, making the best use of Chichester Harbour at high tide. The Club will also host a number of events through the week to enable participants to meet and mingle with like-minded sailors from other classes.
Around 50 classic keelboats took part in last year's event for a week of competitive racing. It was attended by sailors ranging from those in their early 20s to the winner in the Sunbeam fleet aged 85, demonstrating the appeal of this form of racing for all ages.
With this year marking the 95th anniversary of the Solent Sunbeam, the Club is anticipating an even larger attendance for this year's event.
Itchenor Sailing Club is known for its first class, one design racing and is home to the largest fleet of Swallows, XODs and Sunbeams in the UK. Itchenor's keelboat sailors have enjoyed national success over the years, including consecutive wins at Cowes for the last seven years.
Leading local property experts and waterside homes specialist, Strutt & Parker, sponsors this year's event. A long-term supporter of Itchenor Sailing Club, Strutt & Parker has previously sponsored the Club's Mirror Nationals as well as the Club's annual Open Day.
For more information on Itchenor Sailing Club and its upcoming events visit www.itchenorsc.co.uk or call the office on 01243 512400.